STI 330 - Transformational Development

3 Credits
This course provides a survey of international development theory and practice focusing particularly on Christian perspectives on transformational development. Major attention will be given to theological perspectives on mission and their application to students’ ministry practicum context. Drawing on students’ experiences in their ministry sites, this course will address social, cultural, political and spiritual issues with an emphasis on holistic ministry responses and the gospel’s impact on both individuals and society. The theoretical components of the course will focus on theories of inequality, poverty and development. The practical components will stress holistic, contextualized responses that provide students with the analytical tools and basic skills needed for transformational development work.