Overview
An exploration of mission and ministry in a diverse society, including understanding cultures, migration patterns, generational challenges, refugee issues, intercultural connections and bicultural commitments from the perspective of Christian faith.
An exploration of mission and ministry in a diverse society, including understanding cultures, migration patterns, generational challenges, refugee issues, intercultural connections and bicultural commitments from the perspective of Christian faith.
About this paper
| Paper title | Cultures, Migration and Faith |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ministry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,393.95 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PAST 314
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts, PGCertChap, PGDipChap, MChap, PGDipFBLM, MFBLM BTheol(Hons), PGDipTheol, MTheol, PGDipMin, MMin
- Notes
- May not be credited together with PASX 308 or MINX 405 passed in 2012.
- Eligibility
- Suitable for people involved in Christian service or with an interest in professional training and development in a range of areas of Christian ministry.
- Contact
Dr Lynne Taylor - email lynne.taylor@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Topics:
- Module 1 - Overview of the paper, vocabulary
- Module 2 - Theology of culture, biblical issues and New Zealand's bicultural commitment
- Module 3 - Migration, religion and New Zealand today
- Module 4 - Migration and New Zealand history
- Module 5 - Multicultural congregations
- Module 6 - Cross-cultural connections
- Module 7 - Worship, leadership and other topics
- Teaching Arrangements
Six videoconferences throughout the semester, and one teaching day in Wellington.
- Textbooks
There is no textbook for this paper.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Articulate the theological issues that relate to culture and migration and critically analyse the global implications, as well as their relevance in Aotearoa/New Zealand
- Critically analyse the implications of New Zealand's bicultural commitment in a multicultural society, particularly as it impacts churches and other organisations
- Articulate the theological implications of ministry across cultures and critically analyse worldwide patterns of ministry across cultures, with particular attention to their impact in Aotearoa
- Critically engage with options for mission and ministry in multicultural New Zealand, including the relevance of practices from other countries
- Critically analyse practices of churches and religious organisations working in multicultural contexts in New Zealand
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the patterns of migration that are shaping New Zealand society and critically analyse their impact on churches and religious organisations
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the different ways the following generations in migrant communities (1.5, second, third) adapt to their new home in New Zealand and the challenges and tensions this brings for communities and churches
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the particular issues and challenges that migrants coming as refugees face and critically analyse the ways in which the church and other religious organisations have engaged with these
- Assessment details
Assessment:
- Three essays or projects (2,500 words each) 30% each
- One brief report (five minutes or 500 words) 10%
Overview
An exploration of mission and ministry in a diverse society, including understanding cultures, migration patterns, generational challenges, refugee issues, intercultural connections and bicultural commitments from the perspective of Christian faith.
An exploration of mission and ministry in a diverse society, including understanding cultures, migration patterns, generational challenges, refugee issues, intercultural connections and bicultural commitments from the perspective of Christian faith.
About this paper
| Paper title | Cultures, Migration and Faith |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ministry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PAST 314
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts, PGCertChap, PGDipChap, MChap, PGDipFBLM, MFBLM BTheol(Hons), PGDipTheol, MTheol, PGDipMin, MMin
- Notes
- May not be credited together with PASX 308 or MINX 405 passed in 2012.
- Eligibility
Suitable for people involved in Christian service or with an interest in professional training and development in a range of areas of Christian ministry.
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Topics:
- Module 1: Overview of the paper, vocabulary
- Module 2: Theology of culture, biblical issues and New Zealand's bicultural commitment
- Module 3: Migration, religion and New Zealand today
- Module 4: Migration and New Zealand history
- Module 5: Multicultural congregations
- Module 6: Cross-cultural connections
- Module 7: Worship, leadership and other topics
- Teaching Arrangements
Six videoconferences throughout the semester and one optional teaching day in Wellington.
- Textbooks
There is no textbook for this paper.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Articulate the theological issues that relate to culture and migration and critically analyse the global implications, as well as their relevance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Critically analyse the implications of New Zealand's bicultural commitment in a multicultural society, particularly as it impacts churches and other organisations.
- Articulate the theological implications of ministry across cultures and critically analyse worldwide patterns of ministry across cultures, with particular attention to their impact in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Critically engage with options for mission and ministry in multicultural Aotearoa New Zealand, including the relevance of practices from other countries.
- Critically analyse practices of churches and religious organisations working in multicultural contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the patterns of migration that are shaping Aotearoa New Zealand society and critically analyse their impact on churches and religious organisations.
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the different ways the following generations in migrant communities (1.5, second, third) adapt to their new home in Aotearoa New Zealand and the challenges and tensions this brings for communities and churches.
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the particular issues and challenges that migrants coming as refugees face and critically analyse the ways in which the church and other religious organisations have engaged with these.
- Assessment details
Assessment:
- Three Essays or Projects (2,500 words each) 30% each
- One Brief Report (five minutes or 500 words) 10%