MNST 6101 Practicing Neighborology
Learning to love one's neighbor takes intentionality and practice. This experiential course will expose students to cultural exegetical skills that can help them better connect with their current contexts of ministry. Students will learn to discern how historic developments of neighborhoods have impacted and constructed the ways we define, divide, and systematize our communities today. Hybrid learning will combine online interaction, reading, and written reflection with travel providing exposure to issues in the communities in and surrounding the chosen site. Through site visits, guided tours, and group discussions with local historians, pastors, residents, and experts, students will participate in several replicable activities that may assist in raising neighborhood awareness in their own ministry contexts. Meets criteria for the Cultural Diversity Elective.