EXAMINING THE CROSS-CULTURAL DYNAMIC BETWEEN THE AMERICAN

CHURCH AND THE INDIAN STUDENT DIASPORA IN THE U.S.,

USING MENTORING AS A DISCIPLESHIP TOOL.

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A Thesis
Presented to
the Faculty of the Department of Educational Ministries and Leadership
Dallas Theological Seminary

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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Theology

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by
John Stanley
December 2015

Accepted by the Faculty of the Dallas Theological Seminary in

partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Theology

Examining Committee

ABSTRACT
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John Stanley
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Thesis Topic and Outline - John Stanley, Spring 2015

Examining the Cross-cultural Dynamic between the American Church and the Indian
Student Diaspora in the U.S., using Mentoring as a Discipleship Tool.
Thesis Statement:
As U.S. sees an ever increasing influx of International students, especially from the
Indian sub-continent, coming to pursue an advanced degree: the need and the opportunity
for discipling has been on the rise too. This Thesis aims to explore the dynamics of using
Mentoring as a discipling tool, to form 1-on-1 or 1-on-many relationships between an
International student and an average American church goer.
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Introduction
a. Background and rational for study
b. Problem defined
c. Terms explained
d. Biblical basis for Mentoring as a discipleship tool
e. Methodology for study
f. Review of literature
Cross-cultural Mentoring
a. Common Myths in cross-cultural mentoring
b. Factors affecting a cross-cultural relationship with an Indian student.
1. Relationship expectations defined
2. Cultural barriers defined
Cross-cultural Mentoring for effective discipleship
a. General Observations from field studies and Interviews
b. Specific Observations from field studies and Interviews
c. Conclusions
Appendices

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