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Resources for Studying Buddhism

Monday, November 28th, 2011

All About No-Thing: A Critical Summary of the Teaching of the Dalai Lama An Armless Monk? Apologize: How to Evangelize a Buddhist (Michael Ramsden summarised; Theology of the Body) Ashoka and the Early Development of Buddhism Barriers to Buddhist Belief in Christ Series Body and Soul Buddhism and Christianity: Contrasting Stances on Historical Foundations Buddhism [...]

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The Doctrine of Creation and Multicultural Ministry Series

Friday, November 25th, 2011

1. The Creator-Creature Relationship 2. Genesis 1 and the Hymn to Ptah 3. Genesis 1 and the Hymn to Atum 4. Genesis 1, Psalm 74 and Enuma Elish

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Perspectives on Western Culture

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Human Rights and Social Station The Idol of Self-Reliance Imaging God and Human Rights Is There Hope for the Self-Reliant? Self-Reliance and Self-Deception in American Individualism Worldly Rights and Church Commitment

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Historical Perspectives on Christians and Culture Series

Friday, November 25th, 2011

1. Christian Beginnings 2. Imperial Patronage 3. Nestorianism in China 4. The Rites Controversy in China 5. Martyn and Muir’s Contrasting Approaches to Islam 6. American Slavery and Misuse of Paul

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Paul and Culture Series

Friday, November 25th, 2011

1. Fatalism and Triumphalism in River Plate Culture 2. Above the Law in River Plate Culture 3. Life and Death in River Plate and Latin American Culture 4. Self-Reliance and Self-Deception in American Individualism 5. The Idol of Self-Reliance 6. Human Rights and Social Station

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Case Studies for Cross Cultural Ministry

Friday, November 25th, 2011

1. Cultures with a Self-Destruct Button 2. Table Manners 3. Dead Serious? Culture and Ancestors 4. Servanthood or Status? 5. The Hidden Request 6. Eyes Right! 7. Willing to Pay the Price? 8. The Dog and the Chickens 9. The Lamp 10. Question Time

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Resources for Intercultural Ministry

Friday, November 25th, 2011

1. Biblical Perspectives 2. Hot Issue: Multi-Ethnic Congregations/Church Communities OR HUP (Homogeneous Unit Principle) Churches? 3. General 4. Videos 5. Websites ____ 1. Biblical Perspectives The Bible as Authority as an Antidote to Cultural Imperialism Bible Translation in Historical Context. The Changing Role of Cross-Cultural Workers (International Journal of Frontier Missiology) A Biblical Model of [...]

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ESL Resources (Free, Accessible and Ready to Use Resources)

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

First port of call: Aussie ESL (lots of great resources and links) 1. General 2. Help in Particular Areas 3. Relevant Resources from Face to Face Intercultural 4. Resources to Use Online (usable in classes IF internet access and good video-audio capability) ____ 1. GENERAL Activities for ESL Students Arlington Education and Employment Program. REEP [...]

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Case Studies for Crossing Cultures: 10. Question Time

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Introduction This man can speak a little English. He can not read or write in English.  He has a problem at work. Abdul’s Story Hi. My name is Abdul. I am from Morocco. In my country I was an accountant. When I came to the U.S., I needed a job. My friend told me about [...]

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Protestant Church Websites in Sydney

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

1. BY DENOMINATION OR NETWORK ANGLICAN Sydney Anglicans All Saints Balgowlah All Saints North Epping All Saints Oatley West All Saints Petersham Chinese Anglican Church Carlingford Christ Church Blacktown (includes Sudanese Gospel Ministry) Christ Church Gladesville: Gladesville, Meadowbank International Church, Canada Bay Christ Church St Ives Church @ the Hut Fairfield Denham Court Anglican Church [...]

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