LAS 341-01
Gerald W. Schlabach, professor
Still dressing in colorful garb, Guatemalan Indians farm a patchwork of fields up and down the side of scenic mountains. But beauty masks tragedy. Peace accords recently brought an end to the region's longest civil war. But Guatemalans continue to wrestle with the truth of their history. Mission efforts are nothing new to Guatemala, as Catholic churches testify in every colonial town and an explosion of new Protestant groups testifies on many a busy street. But what does "good news" really mean in such a setting? That will be our focus as we talk, sing, study and pray with Guatemalan Christians who are asking that same question. Designed as part of BC's minor in Missions, this trip is open to all students who would like to include a missions focus in their Cross-cultural Experience. Hosting us will be the Central American Study and Service (CASAS) program.
- Syllabus
- Journal questions
- What to bring
- Books to choose from:
- Baker, Mark D. Religious No More Building Communities of Grace & Freedom.
- Boff, Leonardo, and Clodovis Boff. Introducing Liberation Theology.
- Booth, John A., and Thomas W. Walker. Understanding Central America.
- Kraus, C. Norman. An Intrusive Gospel?: Christian Mission in the Postmodern World.
- Newbigin, Lesslie. A Word in Season: Perspectives on Christian World Missions.
- Nouwen, Henri J. M. Gracias! a Latin American Journal.
- Tedlock, Dennis, trans. Popol Vuh: The Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life.
- Tooley, Michelle. Voices of the Voiceless: Women, Justice, and Human Rights in Guatemala.
- The Missions Minor at Bluffton College
- Biblical Texts for Reflecting on Christian Missions
- CASAS website
- Guatemala Truth Commission Report
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Other resources on the web
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