Preparing to Go Student Pages

Preparing to Go-101 Schedule

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• • Week 1 Introduction and Basic Orientation

    RJC Introduction Video from Rick Chuman

    1. Basic Assignments:

    a. Reading:

    Before I Go: Getting An Overview of Japan
    Exploring Japan

    b. Video:

    Prayercast Japan

    c. Praying for Japanese and Japan, using Operation Japan.

    2. Digging Deeper:

    a. Personal Preparation Paper

    b. Read Newspaper:

    Japan Today
    Japan Times

    3. Japanese Learning:

    There are many on-line programs. Please use one that fits your level, and include your learning in your blog. Here are several World Venture Language videos:
    Language Phrases #1
    Language Alphabet #1
    Additional Japanese Language Videos

    4. Writing: Weekly Observations

    There is no minimum or maximum amount here. Use this as an opportunity to reflect and apply what you have read.

    5. Read other students’ writings and comment on these.

    6. Conference Call:

    Time to be decided. Skype Registration is required.

  • Week 2 Practical Information

    RJC Practical Information Video (Diane Date)

    1. Basic Assignments:

    A. Reading:

    –Preparing To Go Week2
    –Japan-Guide
    –International Air Travel
    –Taking the Train
    –Local Buses
    –Taxis
    –Money Exchange/ATMs
    –Cell Phones in Japan
    –How to Dial

    Sample Documents:

    –Customs Declaration Explanation
    Customs Declaration (When returning to U.S.)
    Embarkation:Disembarcation Card for Foreigners

    B. Video:

    Getting Around

    Videos available at this site.

    Getting Around: Buses
    Getting Around Convenience Store
    Getting Around Public Bath House
    Getting Around Bike Park
    Minding Your Manners: Bathing
    Minding Your Manners: Bowing and Gifts
    Minding Your Manners: Using Chopsticks
    Minding Your Manners: Shoes
    Minding Your Manners: Tatami Rooms
    Minding Your Manners: Trash
    Asakusa Kannon Temple

    C. Pray

    For Japanese and Japan with Operation Japan.

    2. Digging Deeper:

    a. Do internet searches concerning the locations at which you will be serving.
    b. Find out specific information concerning your ministry.
    c. Read Yomiura Newspaper or Japan Today
    d. Japanese and American Culture Clash, Seminar from 2013 International RJC Conference

    Optional:

    Japan Outreach Manual (May 13, 2011)

    3. Japanese Learning

    Continue to review and learn. Include your learning in your blog.

    4. Writing: Weekly Observations

    5. Read other students’ writings and comment on these.

    6. Conference Call

  • Week 3 Japanese Culture

    RJC Video – David Mills

    1. Basic Assignments:

    a. Reading:

    1. Looking into Japan – From the Outside Looking In, Paper by David Mills
    2. How to Share the Good News with Your Japanese Friends, (Read from “Introduction” through “The Religions of Contemporary Japan”)
    3. Japan Cultural Tendencies

    b. Interviewing:

    Interview a Japanese and non-Japanese concerning their experience in Japan.

    2. Digging Deeper

    Optional:

    Shame, Man Dishonors God by Roland Muller.

    3. Japanese Learning:

    Continue to review and learn. Include your learning in your blog.

    4. Writing: Weekly Observations

    5. Read other students’ writings and comment on these.

    6. Conference Call

  • Week 4 Sharing Jesus

    RJC Video (Don Wright)

    1. Basic Assignments

    a. Reading: How to Share the Good News With Your Japanese Friend by Mark Reasoner (“Being an Effective Christian Witness” through “Conserving the Fruit of a New Christian.”
    b. Visiting a Japanese church (If that is not possible, interview someone who has attended a church.)

    2. Digging Deeper:

    a. Differences Between Buddhism and Christianity by Patsy Oda
    b. Optional: The Big Story (May 6, 2011) (Paper by Arthur Rouzer)

    3. Japanese Learning:

    Continue to review and learn. Include your learning in your blog.

    4. Writing: Weekly Observations

    5. Read other students’ writings and comment on these.

    6. Final Conference Call

  CONGRATULATIONS! We hope that the Lord has taught you much through this course!