Culture & Worldview Fieldbook¶

Culture & Worldview Fieldbook is a Level 2 course for active workers and small teams operating in cross-cultural environments. It teaches field practitioners how to map local worldview assumptions and communicate the gospel without creating syncretism.

Field Practitioner course

This course is intended for active workers who need practical cultural mapping tools. It should be reviewed by experienced field leaders and local partners before use.

Course Purpose¶

This course teaches learners to identify the worldview assumptions that shape local rituals, merit systems, and animistic thinking so they can present the gospel clearly and faithfully.

Intended Audience¶

Active field workers in cross-cultural settings.
Small teams working with sensitive communities.
Mentors and sending partners supporting field practitioners.

Prerequisites¶

Learning Objectives¶

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

Describe the six worldview lenses.
Explain why animism can lead to syncretism without careful teaching.
Use a structured observation model to interpret cultural practice.
Map one local ritual through a practical fieldbook framework.

Estimated Time¶

60-75 minutes.

Practical Output¶

A completed Culture & Worldview Fieldbook Starter Worksheet mapping one local ritual through observation, interpretation, verification, reflection, and ministry implication.

Lessons¶

Required Reading/Viewing¶

Read this course overview.
Complete all three lessons.
Consider a local ritual or practice you will map with the fieldbook worksheet.

Reflection Questions¶

Which worldview lens feels easiest to observe? Which feels hardest?
How might a local ritual be mistaken for a Biblical practice by an untrained worker?
What question will you ask a local insider before drawing a conclusion?

Practical Assignment¶

Download or build a Culture & Worldview Fieldbook Starter Worksheet. Choose a local ritual and map it through the Observation to Implication framework.

Completion Criteria¶

Review the overview and all lessons.
Answer the reflection questions.
Complete the knowledge check.
Draft a fieldbook map for one local ritual and discuss it with a local cultural insider or mentor.

Facilitator Notes¶

Emphasize that worldview mapping is a practice, not a one-time analysis.
Help learners avoid quick judgments and encourage local verification.
Review whether the fieldbook worksheet is faithful to the community's lived reality.

Revision History¶

Date	Version	Notes
June 7, 2026	`0.2`	Added Level 2 course and fieldbook structure.

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