$50 or 5 payments of $10
Crossing Cultures 101 Part 1
Know Thyself is aimed at anyone interested in cross-cultural living - whether you are thinking about moving to another country, living in a cross-cultural setting, or working with people from different cultures.
The course is focused on you; hence the name! It provides a space to reflect and learn about your own cultural lens and highlights how this may influence the way we interact with situations and others, especially in a cross-cultural environment. Doing this course alongside others online, in a cohort, is a great opportunity to learn from a wide range of experiences and share your cross-cultural journey.
We offer self-study and cohort options for this course. The cohort is a rich, interactive, experience, meeting regularly online with a group, led by our Dean of Studies, whereas the self-study offers the benefit of flexibility to take the course at your own pace.
Solo learning at your own pace, with online discussion boards and additional resources.
Can't afford this? We don't want anybody to miss out on the basis of cost. As a non-profit, we have solutions available for those who might struggle to pay. Please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll gladly discuss the options with you.
"A total revelation for me and it helps to explain some of my past struggles in cross-cultural experiences."
What we'll cover
❓Part 1 - What is culture?
We go through the broad definitions and categorization of global cultural patterns. We will explore where our own cultural heritage fits within these.
Cultural Definitions
Global Cultural categories
👥 Part 2 - Socialization
We will analyze which aspects of our upbringing have influenced our cultural perspective.
How we pick up our culture
Breaking down the cultural wall of separation
🧳 Part 3 - Baggage & Walls
We look at the specific elements of cultural difference that can hinder or divide us from the people we are working/living amongst
Things that hinder and divide
Communication differences and biases
How to find reconciliation
💭 Part 4 - Towards Cultural Intelligence
We identify the specific areas that can help us grow in cultural intelligence, maximizing our ability to communicate and relate cross-culturally, all within a biblical framework of how Jesus loved across cultural expectations.
Understanding our cultural “core” and “flex”
How we can increase cultural intelligence in ourselves
Faith vs culture
The course was right to the point addressing relevant topics. It is more than essential for missionaries
Benefits
Lifetime access to...
▶️ 10 Videos recorded by lifelong missionary Christine Paterson
❓ Quizzes to test your understanding
💭 Reflective questions
📕 Further reading and resources
👥 Access to our exclusive learning community
📚 Access to our resource library
👋 Opportunity to engage with our Dean of Studies
"I thought the coverage of culture shock and reverse culture shock and thorough preparation of what patterns to expect...was excellent."
Learn with others
Learn from a live tutor.
Deepen your perspective through discussion.
Meet others like you, and different from you!
Opportunity to build cross-cultural friendships.
A structured learning environment.
Course Creator
Christine was brought up in a mission environment – her parents served together for over forty years as missionaries in Africa, where she spent her early years. This unique background has helped her to be the support and ministry partner for her husband Ross in the various countries and continents to which the Lord has led them over the years. A qualified coach and cross-cultural tutor, as well as blogger on the topic of crossing cultures, Christine has lived and breathed this for decades!
Your Facilitator
Ben is our Dean of Studies. Growing up as a missionary kid had a range of challenges, not least when he returned 'home' to the UK and found he didn't really fit in. Ever since, Ben has held a range of educational and missional posts, and we're delighted to have him on board with us at FieldPartner! He's currently based in Sri Lanka with his wife Shiyani and their children.
"Excellent and very insightful…I need to think on this more, a lot more! This should be part of all church discipleship programmes."
We don't want anybody to miss out on the basis of cost. As a non-profit, we do have solutions available for those who might struggle to pay. Please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to discuss the options with you.
This will vary depending if you take the self-study option, or join a cohort. The cohort will last four weeks - with a session each week. Self-study will take as long as you want to take.
Either way, you will still have lifetime access to the material after you have completed it.
All students are invited to participate in our free FieldPartner Community Facebook Page.
Cohort students will also be added to a private group with their fellow learners to connect with one another!
Meetings will take place on Zoom (you do not need to pay for Zoom to join them).
Meeting details will be sent out in advance of each session.
We aim to serve all areas of the world. Our Dean of Studies, Ben, will coordinate with signups to find a time which suits all group members.