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Research and Teaching Staff (Faculty) members are invited by their respective churches, other churches, seminaries, theological Colleges, other groups such as non-government organisations, planners and development workers, volunteer organisations or other interested groups to conduct courses, workshops and seminars or present papers on cultural issues relating to the particular topic being pursed at those courses, workshops and seminars.

 

CULTURAL ORIENTATION

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CULTURAL ORIENTATION COURSE

How often does MI runs the Cultural Orientation Course?   Annually 

Who is this Cultural Orientation Course Focused at?   At expatriate church workers and other volunteer expatriates working in the country to help them with the  understanding and integration of the many new experiences which result from cross-cultural endeavours, with reference to cultural values, customs and religious beliefs of the people they have worked or will be working with.  

Why do MI offer this course?

To introduce expatriates who come to work in Melanesia, was the primary and first service of the Melanesian Institute. It was the initial reason why it was set up in 970 but since then has expanded to offer these courses as are they needed to others. These courses help towards a better understanding of one's own cultures and a better integration of new experiences which result from cross-cultural endeavours.

Who should attend?

Expatriate church workers, expatriates and even Papua New Guineans.

To download the 2009 Application Form, click on the 2009 Form. (849 kb; pdf document. Acrobat Reader required.)

 

Participants of 2008 Cultural Orientation Course

   COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS 

The Research and Teaching staff (Faculty) members disseminate information from their research findings about Papua New Guinean cultures, changes and developments through courses, workshops and seminars, on a regular basis and on request. Seminars are conducted on request, on research topics like: Land and Churches in Melanesia, Sorcery and Witchcraft in Papua New Guinea,  Security and Violence in Society, Politics and Youth, etc. Email the Head of Course with requests: