Presuppositions for the development of the curriculum of the Maria Molnar Bible Training Center : perspectives for the development of an indegenous pastors' training in a Melanesian context /

Bredow, Rene,

Presuppositions for the development of the curriculum of the Maria Molnar Bible Training Center : perspectives for the development of an indegenous pastors' training in a Melanesian context / Rene Bredow. - 1996. - vii, 97 leaves, bound : maps ; 30 cm.

Typescript. 1. Introduction 2. Historical Development of the College 3. Anthropological Asects Relevant for the Pastoral Training 4. Requirements for Teachers and Students 5. Concept for the Curriculum 6. Conclusions Appendix: Questionnaires Maps Figures



Purpose of the Project -- Significance of the Study -- Research Design -- Logic of Presentation. Introduction -- Geographical Setting -- General Historical Outlines -- The Evangelical Church of Manus -- Outline of the Church's History -- Maria Molnar Bible Training Centre (BTC) -- The Name of the College -- The History of the College -- Conclusion. The Indigenous People on Manus -- The Composition of the Student Body -- Reasons for Choosing the Titan As An Example -- Indigenous Culture on Manus -- Enculturation -- Reciprocity -- Leadership in Melanesia -- The Melanesian Bikman -- Bikman-ship and Christian Leadership -- Ancestor Worship -- Excursus: The Cargo Cult. General Goals in Teaching and Modeling -- Suggestions Towards a Melanesian Theology -- Improving of Standards -- Contextualization -- Theological Aspects-Requirements As Seen in Scripture -- Pastor or Bikman? -- Teaching Methods -- In General -- In Classes -- Evaluation. General Approach -- Introduction of Changes. Questionnaires for Students -- Questionnaires for Graduates -- Questionnaire for National Faculty -- Questionnaire for Expatriate Faculty. Papua New Guinea -- Admiralty Islands. Contextualization: The Double Edged Danger of Syncretism -- Teaching: Example for Contextualized Teaching - Model of the Elements Involved in Effective Theological Training.




Columbia International University.--Ministry perspective project.


Bible--Study and teaching--Papua New Guinea--Manus Province.


Indigenous church administration--Papua New Guinea--Manus Province.

BV4070 / .P747 1996 BV4070