Living Faiths

EM021
AQF Level
AQF Level 6/7/8/9
Mode
Daytime
Field of Study
Missiology/Evangelism
Semester
Semester 2, 2026
Days
Thursday
Start Date
16 July 2026

Description

Over 4 billion people in the world follow traditional religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam. Perhaps God has given you an interest in helping people in these religions find Jesus?

This unit will help you do that. In it, we explore the basic beliefs, practices, and some deeply held assumptions of Animists, Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims. You will discover not only the formal elements of these faiths, but also something of the everyday needs, and fears of their practitioners. You will hear from adherents of these faiths how they practice their faith and why it is important to them, and you will discuss both their faith and your faith in Jesus with a practitioner of one of these religions.

Lecturers

Ed Grudier, Director of the SMBC Centre for Cross-Cultural Mission, Head of Missions - smiling professional headshot
Dr Ed Grudier Director of the Centre for Cross-Cultural Mission, Head of Missions Learn more
Tim Silberman, SMBC Lecturer in the Centre for Cross-Cultural Mission - smiling professional headshot
Dr Tim Silberman Lecturer in Missions; International Student Care Learn more

Key Unit Information

Course Codes:
AEM021EM021-612 (Level 6)EM021-712 (Level 7)EM021-812 (Level 8)EM205-912 (Level 9)EM206-912 (Level 9)
Enrol by Start Date:
16 July 2026
Location:
Croydon Campus, 43 Badminton Road, Croydon 2132 + Online

Dates & Times

Dates
July
16, 23
August
6, 13, 27
September
3, 17, 24
October
15, 22, 29
November
5
Exam Period
16 – 20 November
Times
Thursdays
2:20pm–3:10pm + 3:15pm–4:05pm + 4:10pm–5:00pm

Levels, Credit Points & Costs


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