M.A. in Pastoral Ministry

MSSN 546 - Mission in Cultural and Religious Context

Professor: Bruce Bauer
Date: October 18-22, 2015
Location: Southwestern Adventist University, Keene, Texas

Course Description:

The aim of this course is to provide a Christian and biblical framework for the understanding of the relationship between Adventist mission within cultural and religious contexts. Biblical principles and models, historical examples, and contemporary case studies in cross-cultural missions are explored.

The course explores concepts of intercultural communication with emphasis on the challenges Adventist missionaries face as they witness in cross-cultural contexts.Attention is also given to the fundamentals of culture, group organization, and social change. The class aims at promoting the development of cultural sensitivity for effective communication of the gospel to all people and nations of the world.

Class Resources:

Reservation Form (The reservation period is now closed for this class. Thank you)
Course Syllabus  Updated 10/5/15 New Start time
Location Information

Student Attendee List:a

1. Daniel Charles
2. Willard Gene Clapp
3. Daniel Hoover
4. Victoriano Parilla
5. Lillian Torres
6. Elida de Toruno
7. Gregorio Toruno
8. Mark Valadez
9. Paul Wilmot