FLDC 7315 Intercultural Development Module
Each degree-seeking student is required to participate in an approved tangible cross-cultural experience. Students are also encouraged to foster cross-cultural competence through ministry and campus activities, and diverse interpersonal and professional relationships. This one-day reflection module addresses the many cultural dimensions that influence our individual and communal narratives. Such cultural intersections may include race, ethnicity, gender, age, socio-economic, education, as well as organizational culture and not limited to these descriptions. Diversity permeates every aspect of our personal and professional lives, which can be enriching and anxiety producing. These intersections, that can be conflictual because of differences, assumptions, and bias reactions can be learning opportunities that foster intercultural development. Furthermore, the technical age is expeditiously advancing multicultural ministry contexts locally and abroad. The intent of this course is reflective, experiential, and formational.