Jehu J. Hanciles, Associate Professor of Mission
History and Globalization
Summer 2008
Massive post-1965 immigration is radically
transforming American society and religious life, with profound implications
for the ministry and witness of the church.
This course is intended to introduce students to the concepts, major trends,
critical issues and variety of challenges associated with this new reality from
a Christian perspective. It combines classroom
lectures and interactions with guided ethnographic research (principally among
immigrant Christian communities). Among
other things, particular attention will be given to a biblical understanding of
migration; the importance of South-North migration for understanding long term
developments within global Christianity; the formation and missionary
significance of proliferating new immigrant congregations (African, Asian, and
Hispanic); Christian ministry in a context of vibrant religious plurality; and
the de-Europeanization of American Christianity.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Student
should expect to 1) gain an understanding of theories and structures of global
migrations; 2) acquire some knowledge and practical experience of ethnographic research;
3) comprehend the link between migration and missionary expansion from a
biblical perspective; 4) appreciate the need for new models of ministry and
mission in connection with
COURSE FORMAT:
Class meets twice a week for
a period of three hours each session. At
least forty minutes of each session will be devoted to class discussion of
recommended readings, student presentations and progress reports.
REQUIRED
1. Ebaugh Helen R & Chafetz, Janet S., Religion and the New Immigrants.
2. Fetterman, David M., Ethnography: Step by Step. Sage, 1998.
3. Haddad, Y. Smith, J. & Esposito,
J. (eds.), Religion and Immigration.
4. Hanciles, Jehu J., Beyond Christendom: Globalization, African
Migrations, and the Transformation of the West. Orbis, 2008.
5. Portes, Alejandro and Rumbaut, Rubén
G., Immigrant
6. Spellman, W. M., The Global Community: Migration and the Making of the Modern World.
Sutton, 2003.
RECOMMENDED
1. Crane, Ken R.,
2. Eck, Diana L., A New Religious
3. Foley, Michael W. & Hoge, Dean
R., Religion and the New Immigrants: How
Faith Communities Form Our Newest Citizens.
4. Hirschman, C., Kasinitz, P. &
DeWind, J. (eds.), The Handbook of
International Migration: The American Experience. Russell Sage, 1999.
5. Olupona, Jacob, K. & Gemignani,
R. (eds.), African Immigrant Religions in
6. Wind, James P. & Lewis, James W.
(eds.), American Congregations.
7. Yoo, David, K., New Spiritual Homes: Religion and Asian Americans.
1. Read at least 1200 pages from required and
recommended books.
2. Identify and attend an immigrant
church/congregation for at least three consecutive weeks.
3. Write and submit three (3-4 page) seminar
papers based on related topics, assigned readings, and individual research.
4. Write and submit two (3-4 page) reports based
on ethnographic research and study.
5. Submit one (2-3 page) final paper
proposal addressing a pertinent topic/issue and outlining ethnographic study.
6. Write a 15-20 page final paper
(excluding bibliography) based on research proposal and incorporating
ethnographic research findings..
7. (Th.M. students will write a review
of a book related to the course and submit a 20-25 page final paper).
** Students are advised that the details of
these assignments are subject to last minute change.
COURSE FORMAT:
Class meets twice a week for five weeks, three hours each session. At
least forty minutes of each session will be devoted to class discussion of
recommended readings, student presentations and progress reports.
PREREQUISITES: None. NO AUDITS;
maximum capacity of 25 credit students.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.
Meets ETHN requirement for SOT MAT program.
FINAL EXAM: None.
Note: This ECD is
a reliable guide to the course design, but is subject to modification. Last
Date Edited: 27 May 2008