Examination of theories, concepts, and dimensions of development and underdevelopment from an anthropological perspective. Attention to concepts of poverty and inequality; the history of theories of development, social, cultural and economic dimensions of development/underdevelopment; the third world and the global system; and integration of development and missional works.
The course equips learners with skills for community development. It will help them understand and address physical, emotional and spiritual needs in culturally appropriate ways in a variety of contexts. The skills and approaches from this course will prepare MU’s graduates for the job opportunities in missional tasks and secular roles.
Addressing physical and spiritual needs of the poor in a culturally appropriate way is at the center of missional work. This course equips missional leaders with the skills and techniques that enable them reach people and serve spiritual and physical needs.
This course is designed based on understanding of John 6:1-14 hat addressing spiritual and physical needs of people was part of the ministry of Jesus.
The course equips missional leaders with tools and techniques to reach people in Christ through holistic development.
The course examines the principles and practices of holistic development in the contexts of the peoples with diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic backgrounds.
The theories and dimensions of development will be examined cross-culturally. The course examines case studies on practices of development works from diverse cultural contexts.
Beyond learning theories and principles, students will be exposed to practical works and case studies of development projects. The course will provide tools and techniques that enables learners to change their knowledge into practice.
As a pat of course requirement, learners will observe development activities in their community and gain experiences. They will learn arts and techniques of designing and implementing culturally appropriate development projects.
