InterVarsity

Seek Wholeness and Justice

Seek Wholeness and Justice

Seek Wholeness and Justice

We hear about brokenness and injustice every day. But God is bringing healing and liberation to our lives, our campuses, and the world. This course will help you think about, talk about, and lead a ministry that seeks wholeness and justice together.

Description

This course addresses the pervasive issues of brokenness and injustice by exploring how God brings healing and liberation to individuals, communities, and the world. It equips participants to think about, discuss, and lead ministries that prioritize both wholeness and justice. Through practical examples involving race and sexuality, learners will see how the gospel inspires and empowers such efforts. The course also provides tools to overcome common obstacles and build culture within campus ministries. Ultimately, it aims to strengthen leadership skills for those seeking lasting, meaningful change in their ministry contexts.

Learning Objectives

  • Jesus brings wholeness and justice at a personal, communal, and systemic level.
  • Learn how the gospel empowers communities to seek wholeness and justice on campus, using the issues of race and sexuality as case studies.
  • Encounter God and experience Jesus’ heart for wholeness and justice, becoming better equipped to lead others.
  • Develop a plan for growing your ministry in communal practices of wholeness and justice, addressing common barriers and concerns.

Course Details

6
chapters
18
lessons
2
content types
45min
Estimated time

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Introduction

1Introduction
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2Before we begin . . .
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Chapter 2: What Does Wholeness and Justice Mean?

1Lesson 1: Start and Stay with the Gospel
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2Lesson 2: Jesus' Thesis Statement
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3Lesson 3: But What Does It Mean To Seek Wholeness and Justice?
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4Lesson 4: Personal, Communal, Systemic
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Chapter 3: A Healthy Culture

1Lesson 1: Seeking Wholeness and Justice on Campus
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2Lesson 2: A Healthy Culture of Seeking Wholeness and Justice
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3Lesson 3: General Justice Pathway
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Chapter 4: Getting Practical

1Lesson 1: Engaging the Issues of Sexuality and Race
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2Lesson 2: Seeking Wholeness and Justice Around Sexuality
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3Lesson 3: Seeking Wholeness and Justice around Race
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Chapter 5: Barriers to Seeking Wholeness and Justice Together

1Lesson 1: Barriers are Inevitable
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2Lesson 2: Personal Experience
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3Lesson 3: Pushback
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4Lesson 4: Fear of...
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Chapter 6: Conclusion

1Closing Remarks
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2Before you go . . .
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