• JAPAN 101 Understanding Japan

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    Course Requirements:

    There is no charge for taking this course except for the cost of the three test books. However, there is a required $25 (US) deposit, to be received before the beginning of the classes. This deposit will be returned upon completion of the class requirements. Also, the course does not require any face-to-face interaction, so you can participate wherever you live.

    Course Description:

    This eight-week study program will give a general introduction to Japanese culture, history and religion. It will also introduce basic principles for sharing the gospel in the midst of the Japanese culture.

    Format for Course:

    1. Reading:

    i. Understanding Japan Through The Eyes Of Christian Faith; (Fifth Edition), 2014. $14.95 at Amazon. A PDF downloaded version is available from Don Wright.

    ii. Japan-Guide $0.00

    iii. How to Share the Good News With Your Japanese Friend, Mark Reasoner. A print copy and PDF file can be purchased here.

    iv. Operation Japan, CD version is now available from Don Wright. This is an updated version for $5 and linked with the internet. It includes pictures and greatly expanded content. Request for Operation Japan CD

    2. Listening:

    RJC Audio Tapes – One Lecture at RJC Audio.

    3. Practical Application:

    4. Interviews:

    Two interviews with Japanese and one with foreigner. If a Japanese person is not available, a contact will be provided.

    5. Visit a Japanese Church.

    6. Writing:

    1. Weekly Observations (Approximately 200 words): Due every Saturday 11:59pm. “What I Have Learned.” This will be submitted on-line and posted on www.rjcnetwork.org, accessible by password only.

    2. Students will read three reports from other students weekly and make comments.

    3. Final Paper

    7. Attend two Conference Call Discussions.

    Class Schedule

    Week 1 Japan-A Brief Review
    Week 2 Japanese History
    Week 3 Japanese Society
    Week 4 Religion in Japan
    Week 5 Christianity and Japan
    Week 6 Japanese Culture and Christian Faith
    Week 7 Conclusions and Analysis
    Week 8 Review

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  • STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

    Yasushi M. (Japan). Japan 101 is a fascinating learning community; I have been able to learn about my home country, Japan, from historical and cultural perspective, especially on those relations with Bible. On early stage of my Christian life, I am grateful to look back my roots and to encounter with new findings about how Americans and/or Christians might see Japan and how these are diverse.

    Mary T. (Japan). This has been a wonderful course overall. It really opened my eyes in learning about how to reach out to Japanese in many different ways. Whereas before when a Japanese person would talk about their religion or culture, I would just step back and become quiet. Now I vigorously seek ways how I can use the Japanese history/culture to point them to Christ.

    David M. (California). I have been ministering among the Japanese for many years. Some of my very closest friends are Japanese and my wife is Japanese. But my understanding of the Japanese people has just taken an important step forward because of the Japan 101 course offered by RJC. Through the readings and interacting with others I have gained practical insights into why Japanese people think and act as they do and how I might be viewed by them as I seek to build friendships and share the life-changing message of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. I highly recommend this as a foundational course or as part of an orientation to ministry among the Japanese.

    Hurumi B. (Japan). This class has provided so much information about Japanese history, culture and the way Japanese people live daily. Through this class I learned why Japan is so unique. I thought I knew a lot about Japan being a native myself, but learning from the perspective of Christianity was such a growing experience for me. I was able to look at the country of Japan and people in it from a perspective of God. How He might be feeling watching the Japanese struggle through life. God has refreshed my love and calling for Japanese people, thanks to Japan 101 class. I loved the comradely of fellow brothers and sisters, learned a lot from one another. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the day Jesus comes back. Till then, may we press on to see God working in our lives, touching more Japanese people’s hearts. The best is yet to come…..

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