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The Importance Of Mandarin Language Mastery For STT Kerusso Graduates In Global Evangelism Missions Joshua Christian
International Perspectives in Christian Education and Philosophy Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): August : International Perspectives in Christian Education and Philosophy
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidkan Agama dan Filsafat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/ipcep.v1i3.77

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This study focuses on the importance of Mandarin language proficiency for active students of the Kerusso Theological College (STT) in the context of global evangelism missions. The urgency of this study lies in the increasing role of foreign languages, especially Mandarin, in reaching unreached communities in various parts of the world. With a very large number of Mandarin speakers, this language ability is essential for those involved in evangelism missions, in order to build effective communication and expand the reach of the mission.The main objective of this study is to show the importance of foreign language proficiency, especially Mandarin, for active students of STT Kerusso who are involved in global evangelism missions. This study is expected to provide insight for theological educational institutions in designing a curriculum that better supports foreign language proficiency as an integral part of mission preparation. This study uses a qualitative method with an in-depth interview approach, literature study, and participant observation. Interviews were conducted with active students and alumni of STT Kerusso who have been involved in evangelism missions in Mandarin-speaking communities. The data collected were analyzed descriptively to identify key themes related to the role of foreign languages in evangelism.The results of this study are expected to provide a deeper understanding of the urgency of mastering foreign languages in global evangelism missions, as well as offer strategic recommendations for STT Kerusso in preparing its students to face the challenges of evangelism in the future.
Pentingnya Penguasaan Bahasa Mandarin bagi Lulusan STT Kerusso dalam Misi Penginjilan Global Joshua Christian; Edward Nimits Abraham; Eunike Eunike; Lucky Antonio; Matius Kala'tiku
REDOMINATE Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristiani Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019): REDOMINATE
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologia Kerusso Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59947/redominate.v1i1.96

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This research focuses on the importance of Mandarin language proficiency for active students of Sekolah Tinggi Teologi (STT) Kerusso in the context of global evangelism missions. The urgency of this study lies in the growing role of foreign languages, particularly Mandarin, in reaching unreached communities across different parts of the world. With a large number of Mandarin speakers worldwide, proficiency in this language is essential for those involved in evangelism missions to establish effective communication and expand the mission's reach. The primary objective of this research is to demonstrate the importance of foreign language proficiency, especially Mandarin, for active STT Kerusso students involved in global evangelism missions. This study aims to provide insights for theological education institutions in designing curricula that better support foreign language acquisition as an integral part of mission preparation. This research employs a qualitative method with an approach that includes in-depth interviews, literature review, and participatory observation. Interviews were conducted with active students and alumni of STT Kerusso who have been involved in evangelism missions in Mandarin-speaking communities. The collected data were analyzed descriptively to identify key themes related to the role of foreign languages in evangelism. The findings of this study are expected to provide a deeper understanding of the urgency of foreign language proficiency in global evangelism missions and offer strategic recommendations for STT Kerusso in preparing its students to face future challenges in evangelism.