GLOSSARY: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS


TERMS AND DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS COURSE

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Diaspora

The community of people who are living outside of their country of origin. The migration of people groups from place to place throughout the world is ongoing and is one of the greatest factors in global mission work. See also International

 

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Doxology

A short hymn of praises to God in various Christian worship services, often added to the end of canticles, psalms, and hymns. The tradition derives from a similar practice in the Jewish synagogue,where some version of the Kaddish serves to terminate each section of the service.

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