Migration, Diaspora and Church

30 September - 2 December 2025 (every Tuesday, 2pm - 4pm GMT)
MODULAR online optional

Global migration is a growing and complex phenomenon which is having a profound religious, social, cultural, economic, and political impact at every level of society, nationally and intercontinentally. This module is primarily aimed at leaders and members of diaspora/intercultural church communities, as well as those who want to reflect missiologically on this form of church. It examines the intersections of migration and polycentric missiology with a particular focus on the contribution of demography, anthropology, theology, and biblical studies. These explorations are grounded by reflection on the concept and practice of intercultural church—together with opportunities for reflection on personal migration experiences and/or interactions with migrant communities.

Those accessing Advanced Short Courses will be provided with relevant reading materials and other information to enable their full participation in the course.

ASC participants are not required to complete an assignment and will receive a certificate of participation on completion of the course.

Course Tutors

Sue Barclay, BA (Hons) Latin & Physics, BA (Hons) Biblical & Intercultural Studies, MA in Aspects of Biblical Interpretation, PhD

Richard Evans, BSc (Econs), London School of Economics; MA (Leadership in Mission) with Distinction, Open University, CELT

with a variety of external experts.

Library

All Nations has one of the finest mission libraries in the country with over 50,000 volumes, over 12,000 eBooks and a wide range of journals and audio visual material.

For remote access students, readings are supplied by college online and any additional reading you would like from our library catalogue may be accessed by emailing our librarian.