Understand your ethnic and racial story using The Big Story gospel outline.
Articulate the concept of multiethnicity and why it matters for campus ministry
Understand the concept of the racial and ethnic identity journey in light of the gospel, using the Big Story outline
Map your own racial and/or ethnic identity journey along the four circles and identify next steps for your growth
Engage with the material in your context!
All your progress will be saved so you can resume where you left off.
This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it.
See a list of the resources referenced in this course, all collected in one spot for your convenience.
Introduction
Before we begin . . .
Lesson 1: Beginning with God's Big Story
Lesson 2: Defining Some Terms
Lesson 3: Ethnic and Racial Identity through God’s Big Story
Lesson 4: Check for Understanding (Quiz)
Lesson 1: What Does It Mean to Be Designed for Good?
Lesson 2: Reflecting the Image of God
Lesson 3: Reflecting on Your Story
Lesson 1: What Does It Mean to Be Damaged by Evil?
Lesson 2: Facing Racial and Ethnic Brokenness
Lesson 3: Practicing Lament
Lesson 1: What Does It Mean to Be Restored by Jesus?
Lesson 2: Finding Shalom in Jesus
Lesson 3: Inviting Jesus' Healing
Lesson 1: What Does It Mean to Be Sent to Heal?
Lesson 2: Being Sent on Campus
Lesson 3: Pursuing Shalom by Seeing, Discerning, Committing
Lesson 1: Putting It All Together
Lesson 2: Sharing Your Story & Learning Others’ Stories
Closing Remarks . . .
Before you go . . .
All resources referenced from this course will be linked below for your convenience to view and download. Please adapt these resources to what works for you in your ministry context.
Exploring Ethnicity, Race and Sexuality Quicksheet(4-page pdf) This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it! |
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Where I'm From Poem(1-page fillable pdf) This exercise will help you explore your cultural identity. Fill in the blanks and use the prompts, or go of script if you get inspired—just as long as it gives you an opportunity to reflect on your story. |
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Lament Liturgy(1-page pdf) Follow example prayers of lament individually and communally. |
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Justice Bible Studies(Ministry Library page) What does Jesus have to do with justice? This 7-week series traces the theme of justice from the Old Testament to the New Testament, offering a biblical basis for justice as an attribute of God’s character and central to God’s mission in the world. This foundational series will propel participants towards a life-long pursuit of justice that is grounded in Jesus. |
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Beyond Colorblind Resource Collection(Ministry Library page) This collection of resources includes a proxe station, small group Bible studies, and video series. |
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Flourishing Communities Bible Study Series(Ministry Library page) Jesus is all about creating the kind of community that goes beyond just being known—how we live and love each other will change the world around us. Get your roomies and friends together and encounter God in this 7-week series as you unpack what it means to be a flourishing community. |
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Linger in God's Presence Playlist(Spotify playlist) A curated list of songs to help you take some extra time to linger in God’s presence. |
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College Students Talk Race, Culture, and Faith(Youtube Video) Crossing cultures is so important, and so hard sometimes! But this InterVarsity chapter at Northeastern University has gone on an inspiring journey doing just that. |
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