عنوان

Creating an Online Platform for Christian Education through Wilson College for Spanish-Speaking Apostolic Pentecostals

Number

TLpq2355994793

.Language of Text, Soundtrack etc

انگلیسی

Title Proper

Creating an Online Platform for Christian Education through Wilson College for Spanish-Speaking Apostolic Pentecostals

General Material Designation

[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

Galindo, Jesus Teodore, III

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

Shipley, Cory

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2020

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

203

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

D.Min.

Body granting the degree

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Text preceding or following the note

2020

Text of Note

The issue of immigration continues to hover at the forefront of society. Whether in politics, society, or faith groups, the topic provides a challenge to every strata of American society. Immigrants from Spanish-speaking nations are pouring into the United States, and with them come new tests straining at the fabric of this country. Many immigrants come with strong cultural moorings and minimal, if any, education. This lack of education is trapping immigrants into an economic malaise that inhibits their ability to advance in American society. This project examined how Wilson College created a department within their academic structure where Spanish-speaking only individuals can pursue educational opportunities. The project included the participation of Wilson College administration, faculty, and staff, newly enrolled students, pastors and ministers, professional translators, and many other bilingual individuals to bring it to fruition. Results saw the genesis of a program that ultimately will be offering degrees in time that are completely in the Spanish language, 100 percent online, and with affordable tuition. The empowering aspects of the Holy Spirit coupled with education create a new dynamic in a people whose cultural value system has minimized education. Based upon responses in the surveys completed by the first group of students that completed the initial phase of implementation, their confidence has increased after successfully completing the first phase of classes. Many have embraced the process and overcome preconceived notions about education that were placed on them by their Hispanic culture.

Adult education

Hispanic American studies

Information technology

Religious education

Galindo, Jesus Teodore, III

Shipley, Cory

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[Thesis]

276903

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