TM 624: Twenty-First Century Ministry in the Urban Setting

This course of study will explore the diverse philosophical, theological, sociopolitical, and cultural experiences and perspectives of contemporary urban dwellers to create modes and strategies for ministry engagement and evangelization. Over the past fifty years, urbanization in the US has been shaped by numerous historical events and cultural shifts that have greatly impacted the ways people relate and navigate the urban landscape. By exploring those events and shifts we can better understand the various people groups who make up the urban community and devise strategies for meaningful dialogue and engagement. Topics such as women, children, and poverty in the urban context are explored.