What does the Bible say about Immigration?
All too often the narrative on immigration in the U.S. is dominated by politicians and the media, portraying the lives of (im)migrants and refugees as a highly political and divisive issue. It is time to have a better conversation. It is time for the narrative to change.
New Online Course!
Join us as we establish a theological foundation for understanding what the Bible says about human migration, and how it can speak to contemporary narratives of immigration in our world today.
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Course Details
Cost: One-time payment of $49.00
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Duration:Â A self-paced course designed to be completed in one month (4 lessons, 1 lesson per week).
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Course Objectives:
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Identify the four-fold movements of the grand narrative of Scripture.
Give examples of how migration relates to the four-fold movement of the gospel.
Relate the stories of migration in the Bible to our modern world.
Interpret relevant Bible verses on immigration within the larger biblical and theological framework.
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This course is for you if:
1. You are tired of polarizing conversations on immigration.Â
2. You believe the Bible is the guiding influence for social engagement, not politics.Â
3. You have a desire to proactively serve (im)migrants and refugees in your community.
4. You long to be part of a community that is passionate about loving God & neighbor.
5. You seek to transform the narrative through theological reflection and redemptive action.Â
Daniel Montañez
Daniel is the founder and director of Mygration Christian Conference and the instructor for this course. He is a professor of theology and ethics, and is a PhD candidate at Boston University School of Theology.
Michelle NavarreteÂ
Michelle is an Old Testament scholar with an interdisciplinary approach to biblical themes and social ethics. Michelle uses storytelling in her academics as a way to engage her audience and cultivate connection.
Emanuel Padilla
President of World Outspoken. Emanuel is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), an instructor of Bible and theology, and a PhD student at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary.