{"id":2120,"date":"2025-12-03T21:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T02:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missional.university\/professionaleducation\/?p=2120"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:11:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:11:28","slug":"globalizing-faith-localizing-theology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missional.university\/professionaleducation\/globalizing-faith-localizing-theology\/","title":{"rendered":"Globalizing Faith & Localizing Theology"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why Do Theology in Context?<\/h2>\n

This transformative microcredential equips missional leaders with essential skills for contextual theology and mission. Through three life-changing courses, participants discover how to engage meaningfully with the mission of God (missio Dei<\/em>)\u2014recognizing that mission originates from God's nature, not human initiative.<\/p>\n

Learn to develop indigenous theological expressions that authentically honor local cultures while remaining faithful to the gospel. Master facilitation skills for creating collaborative learning environments where communities discern and participate in God's work together. Explore diverse methodologies and resources for contextual Bible study, congregational analysis, and theological reflection.<\/p>\n

This microcredential addresses critical needs in post-colonial missiology by centering God's purposes rather than cultural preferences. Participants gain practical frameworks for theological education that transform communities, enabling them to recognize God's activity in their specific contexts and join His redemptive work. Perfect for pastors, missional leaders, church planters, and ministry leaders seeking deeper missional engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Department of Cultural & Contextual Theology<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3 TERMS<\/span><\/h2>\n

6 Months Time to Complete<\/span><\/p>\n

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9 CREDITS\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stackable<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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$2,665<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Skills covered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Contextual Analysis<\/td>\nBiblical Contextualization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Theological Reflection<\/td>\nCongregational Assessment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cultural Discernment<\/td>\nTheological Dialogue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Missional Facilitation<\/td>\nMissional Imagination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Community Engagement<\/td>\nEducational Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indigenous Expression<\/td>\nIntercultural Communication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Learning Cultivation<\/td>\nTransformative Leadership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collaborative Theology<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Microcredential course requirements - 9 credit hours<\/h3>\n

THC2100EN - Doing Theology in Context\u00a0<\/a>
\nTHC3300EN - Learning Theologically Together<\/a>
\nTHC4160EN - Methods and Resources in Contextual Theology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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This microcredential is stackable<\/h2>\n

Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success. See below for just some of the stackable opportunities.<\/p>\n

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The power of microcredentials from your online Missional campus<\/h2>\n

Missional University's microcredentials are raising the bar nationally and internationally for high-quality, Christian, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of Missional's microcredentials are designed to be:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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High Quality<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval\u00a0 of Missional University microcredentials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Stackable<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other credentials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In-demand<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging missional needs and align with\u00a0 relevant industry standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Portable<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and\/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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