Immersion Courses

PSR Approved 3-Credit Immersion Courses 2010-2011

PSR-sponsored courses:

National:

US/ Mexico Border Immersion (FTRS3835)

Dates:  January 12 - January 22, 2011   Faculty:  Randi Walker

San Ysidro/Tijuana is a site where the historical and contemporary issues of the US/Mexico border come together dramatically.  Issues will be introduced in ways that will help students develop theological depth, critical ethical analysis and historical insight.  Skills in developing inter-cultural relationships and working in partnerships for justice will also be explored.

Local:

REFUGE IN THE CITY (FTRS 2450)
Dates for Course: January 03-14, 2011  Faculty: Bishop Yvette Flunder
This two-week intensive course will immerse students in hands-on learning in ministries with the most marginalized people in the inner city: ministries with people who are homeless, in recovery from substance abuse, and living with HIV/AIDS. We will also visit hospital and juvenile hall chaplaincy programs and feeding programs. Students will learn about the City of Refuge theology and model for ministry development and will reflect on praxis each day.

GTU Courses:

CALIFORNIA IMMIGRANT THEOLOGIES (STRS 1392)
Dates for Immersion: Fall Semester  Faculty: Joanne Doi (FST)
An interdisciplinary approach weave immigration and religious history within a theological framework of remembering, reconciliation and postcolonial pilgrimage spirituality in order to reconnect to the past immigrant experiences of suffering and hope in the Sacramento-San Joaqin River Delta.  This course includes a Delta Pilgrimage. See GTU catalogue for further description. 

ROME: A CROSSROAD OF RELIGION (STHS4013)

Dates for Immersion: 2 weeks in January, 2011  Faculty: Gabriella Lettini (SKSM)

Utilizing the history, arts, architecture and geography of Rome-- at the crossroads between Europe and the Mediterranean and rapidly becoming increasingly diverse in every respect-- this course will address central issues in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, while also bringing forth the unique perspective of the Waldensian minority in Italy. See GTU catalogue for further description.

Other Approved Courses:

APPALACHIAN MINISTRIES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER (AMERC)
See website, www.amerc.org or talk with the Director of Contextual Learning for intersession and spring Seminary Immersion Courses.