TM505
Wong/Taylor/Stevenson
TM505: MULTI-CULTURALISM TODAY: REFLECTION AND RESPONSE.
Hoover Wong/Jorge Taylor/Robert Stevenson.
DESCRIPTION:
- The course purpose is to explore the varied experiences of
multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-cultural people groups, to learn from
their historical journeys, to develop cultural sensitivities that will lead to
authentic relationships and effective ministry in the urban context. Initial
foci for this study will center on African-American, Hispanic-American, and
Chinese-American experiences. Dr. Faith Kim will join the instructional team as
a guest lecturer on the Korean-American experience.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The course will allow the following ministry readiness and
benefits:
- The development of a multi-cultural worldview;
- A theological understanding of multiethnicity and multi-culturalism, as
they relate to the body of Christ;
- A missiological understanding of issues as they relate to
multi-culturalism;
- An increased readiness and competence in multi-cultural relationships and
ministry.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class experience will center on lecture and discussion led by a
multiethnic faculty. Outside guests and fieldtrips may be included as
opportunities exist. Participant observation and experience is crucial.
REQUIRED READING:
- Acuña, Rodolfo. Occupied America: The History of
Chicanos. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1988.
- Griffin, John Howard. Black Like Me. Boston: Houghton Mifflin,
1961.
- Hsu, Francis L. K. Americans and Chinese. Honolulu: University of
Hawaii Press, 1981.
- Kim, Elaine H. and Eui-Young Wu, eds. East to America (Korean Life
Stories). New York: New Press, 1996.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Galarza, Ernesto, Herman Gallegos, and Julian Samora.
Mexican-Americans in the Southwest. Santa Barbara: McNally and Loftin,
1969.
- Galarza, Ernesto. Barrio Boy. University of Notre Dame Press,
1971.
- Hacker, Andrew. Two Nations. New York: Scribner, 1992.
- Kitano, Harry. Asian-Americans: Emerging Minorities. Englewood
Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1988.
- Moore, Charles A. The Chinese Mind. Honolulu: University of Hawaii
Press, 1986.
- Multiethnic Coalition, Two Day Symposium. Claremont: Regina Books,
1995.
- Pye, Lucian, W. and Mary W. Asian Powers and Politics: The Cultural
Dimensions of Authenticity. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press/Harvard University
Press, 1985.
- Roboteau, Albert J. Slave Religion: The Invisible Institution in the
Ante-bellum South. New York: Oxford University Press, 1985.
- Takaki, Ronald. Strangers From a Different Shore. New York: Penguin
Books, 1989.
- __________. A Different Mirror: History of Multiculturalism in American
History. 1993.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- One page reflection reports on required readings.
- Eight page final integration paper on subject of choice related to the
theme of integration.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Missions (MIN 8).
FINAL EXAMINATION: None