Theology and Practice of Diaspora and Multiethnic Missions

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Theology and Practice of Diaspora and Multiethnic Missions

In the current era, marked by the post-colonial period, the effects of globalization have prompted a diaspora movement, predominantly from the Global South to the Global North. This has resulted in a rich tapestry of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity in major Western cities, including Toronto. Consequently, the nature of Christianity is transforming from Western Christianity toward Global Christianity. In light of this, this course is designed to deepen students’ theological, theoretical, and historical understanding of multiethnicity and global diaspora mission movement. This course aims to prepare students to effectively engage in multiethnic societies and ministries and serve diaspora and refugees locally and globally.

  • Date: Starting Mondays, Sept 29, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 pm to 10 pm
  • Period of Study: 12 weeks
  • Online

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Rev. Dr. Daniel (Sung Ho) Ahn

Instructor

Rev. Dr. Daniel (Sung Ho) Ahn currently serves as a Research Fellow and Managing Editor for A Dictionary of Asian Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Greater Boston, USA. He has extensive experience in teaching and intercultural missions with Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) across Europe, North America, and Asia. He has also served various multiethnic, diaspora, and refugee communities in the Global North. He earned a Ph.D. in World Christianity from the University of Edinburgh, UK, and holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary in the US. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a mechanical engineer at the R&D center of a motor company, holding a B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering.

Course Objectives

By the end of this semester, students will have developed the ability to:

  • Articulate the theological and theoretical foundations of race, multiethnicity, and diaspora and refugee ministries as depicted in the Scriptures.
  • Distinguish among the concepts of multicultural, cross-cultural, and intercultural communities.
  • Trace the historical development of global diaspora missions through various time periods.
  • Explain the current trends in the global diaspora movement, the global refugee crisis, and the missiological responses to these issues.
  • Critically examine and compare personal and collective worldviews and cultural frameworks, both their own and those of others.
  • Develop the ministry competence to effectively engage in ministries for multiethnic, diaspora, and refugee groups.