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Preparing for a Justice Program

Preparing for a Justice Program

Preparing for a Justice Program

Understand how your story of ethnicity and justice and the redemptive work of Christ come together in a Justice Program experience.

Description

This course is designed to help you reflect on how your personal story of ethnicity and justice intersects with the redemptive work of Christ in the context of a Justice Program. You will develop a deeper understanding of the biblical foundation for justice and consider its significance in various aspects of life. The program invites you to examine your own ethnic identity and explore how God has been working within it. Through experiential learning, you will be better prepared for discipleship and engagement in justice work. The course equips you with resources and practical exercises to facilitate meaningful reflection and response.

Learning Objectives

  • Articulate the centrality of justice in the biblical worldview/narrative; explore how the redemptive work of Christ brings healing and renewal in personal, relational, and systemic dimensions; prepare for an experiential discipleship encounter through a Justice Program; map out your personal ethnic identity journey and articulate God’s work within it.

Course Details

5
chapters
12
lessons
1
content type
45min
Estimated time

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Introduction

1Lesson 1: Welcome!
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Chapter 2: The Bible Talks About Justice (A Lot)

1Lesson 1: God Cares About Justice
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2Lesson 2: What is Justice?
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3Lesson 3: Personal, Communal, Systemic
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Chapter 3: Ethnic Identity, Racism, and Reality

1Lesson 1: Your Ethnicity Matters
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2Lesson 2: Racism, Poverty, and Shalom
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3Lesson 3: Mapping Out Your Ethnic Identity
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Chapter 4: Experiencing a Justice Program

1Lesson 1: Experiential Learning
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2Lesson 2: Risky Business
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3Lesson 3: How to Respond
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4Lesson 4: Make a Plan
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Chapter 5: Conclusion

1Closing Remarks
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