This course examines norms and traditions found in African music, and studies in depth ways to study and analyse this in order to achieve Kingdom goals.
Students gain the necessary tools to carry out effective research and analysis of African musical cultures. Through personal research, students take a hypothetical or real-life scenario and create their own plan of action to promote indigenous music and reach others with the Gospel.
Understanding African music and culture is of vital importance in the effective communication of the Gospel.
In Acts 1:8, Christ says "..you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Africa is included in this, and understanding its culture and people is essential.
The tools and methods covered in this course enable effective missional practice.
African contexts are interwoven into this course.
An intercultural focus is the essence of the course.
Students gain the necessary practical skills and methods.
Through research, independent study and teaching, students' view of African missional work is transformed for the better.
