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    • Japan 101: Understanding Japan
    • Japan 102: The Japanese Mind
    • Japan 103: Jesus for Japan
    • Culture Specific Evangelism 101
    • Culture Specific Evangelism 201
      • CSE 201 Discussion Board
    • メンタリング準備コース (Mentoring Prep Course)
    • Sowing The Gospel In Japanese Soil; Understanding Japanese Religious Beliefs
    • Starting and Developing Churches in Japan
    • Preparing to Go 101
    • Hosting A Japanese Student – Training
    • Learning The Japanese Language
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Japan 102 The Japanese Mind

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  • JAPAN 102

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    Class Schedule

    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 highlight key Japanese cultural phenomena, and seek to ask how these cultural characteristics will or should influence the way we live and minister within the Japanese culture.

    Format for Course:

    1. Reading:

    i. The Japanense Mind, edited by Roger J. Davies and Osamu Ikeno, $13.70 (paperback); $9.99 (Kindle Edition) at Amazon.

    ii. Japan-Guide $0.00

    iii. 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. View:

    RJC Video – One Lecture at RJC Video of Jack and Keiko Marshall’s message at the 2011 International RJC Conference..

    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 Family/Gender Issues: Ryosaikenbo, Danjo Kankei, Ikuji, Ie
    Week 2 Communication: Chinmoku, Aimai, Haragei
    Week 3 Rituals, Religion: Omiai, Soshiki, Kisetsu, Iitoko Dori, Otogibanashi
    Week 4 Cultural Concepts: Zoto, Wabisabi, Bigaku, Amakurari
    Week 5 Cultural Concepts: Bushido, Do, Kenkyo, Gambari
    Week 6 Human Relationships: Hedataru to Najimu, Honne to Tatemae, Nemawashi, Amae
    Week 7 Human Relationships: Sempai-Kohai, Shudan Ishiki, Uchi to Soto, Giri
    Week 8 Review

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    The spring of 2015 will be the first time this course has been offered at RJC Academy, but we are thankful that Anne

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  • Return to…
    • RJC Directory
    • RJC Network
  • About
    • About RJC Academy
    • Meet The Instructors
  • Courses
    • Japan 101: Understanding Japan
    • Japan 102: The Japanese Mind
    • Japan 103: Jesus for Japan
    • Culture Specific Evangelism 101
    • Culture Specific Evangelism 201
      • CSE 201 Discussion Board
    • メンタリング準備コース (Mentoring Prep Course)
    • Sowing The Gospel In Japanese Soil; Understanding Japanese Religious Beliefs
    • Starting and Developing Churches in Japan
    • Preparing to Go 101
    • Hosting A Japanese Student – Training
    • Learning The Japanese Language
  • Enroll
  • Contact