Asian/Oceanic Cltrl/Fth Trdtns

Catalog description

Taught by JST/ABSW. This seminar course addresses the complexities and heterogeneity of the cultures and faith traditions of Asia and Oceania. Students will learn the beliefs and practices of religious others with deeper theological understanding, critique, and cultural sensitivity. The course objectives are set to prepare students for ministry across cultural contexts, within and among Asian and Oceanic communities The classes will be taught by a team of GTU scholars of religion from various traditions. Some class sessions will be conducted as immersion experiences to different ethno-religious communities and cross-cultural/interfaith settings in the San Francisco Bay area. Students must attend and participate in ALL classes and field trips. [15 max enrollment]