CHRISTIAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: HISTORY, TRENDS, AND BEST PRACTICES

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This course explores the history, trends, and best practices of Christian tourism development. Students will examine the biblical foundations of Christian tourism, the growth and development of Christian tourism, and the principles and practices of sustainable Christian tourism.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the historical development of Christian tourism.
2. Identify current trends and challenges in Christian tourism.
3. Analyze the biblical foundations of Christian tourism.
4. Apply principles and practices of sustainable Christian tourism.
5. Develop effective marketing and management strategies for Christian tourism.
6. Evaluate the impact of Christian tourism on local communities and cultural heritage sites.
7. Develop crisis management and risk mitigation strategies for Christian tourism.
8. Integrate Christian values and principles into tourism development and management.
9. Conduct research and analysis on Christian tourism topics.
10. Develop a comprehensive plan for Christian tourism development.

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the history and development of Christian tourism
- Analyze the biblical foundations of Christian tourism
- Identify the trends and challenges in Christian tourism development
- Apply principles and practices of sustainable Christian tourism
- Develop effective strategies for Christian tourism marketing and management

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Christian Tourism

Topic: Overview of Christian tourism
Readings: Olsen, D. H. (2019). Religious tourism and pilgrimage. Routledge.
Biblical Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Assignment: Write a reflection paper on the significance of Christian tourism in modern times.

Module 2: History of Christian Pilgrimage

Module 3: Christian Tourism Trends

Module 4: Biblical Foundations of Christian Tourism

Module 5: Christian Heritage Tourism

Module 6: Pilgrimage and Spiritual Tourism

Module 7: Christian Tour Operations and Management

Module 8: Christian Hospitality and Service

Module 9: Sustainable Christian Tourism

Module 10: Christian Tourism and Community Development

Module 11: Christian Tourism and Cultural Heritage

Module 12: Christian Tourism and Mission

Module 13: Christian Tourism and Ethics

Module 14: Christian Tourism and Technology

Module 15: Christian Tourism and Crisis Management

Module 16: Conclusion and Final Project Presentations

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Christian Tourism

Topic: Overview of Christian tourism

Readings: Olsen, D. H. (2019). Religious tourism and pilgrimage. Routledge.

Biblical Text: Matthew 2:1-12

Assignment: Write a reflection paper on the significance of Christian tourism in modern times.

Module 2: History of Christian Pilgrimage

Topic: Early Christian pilgrimage

Readings: Coleman, S., & Elsner, J. (1995). Pilgrimage: Past and present in the world religions. Harvard University Press.

Biblical Text: Acts 2:1-47

Assignment: Create a timeline of major events in Christian pilgrimage history.

Module 3: Christian Tourism Trends

Topic: Current trends in Christian tourism

Readings: Weidenfeld, A., & Ron, A. S. (2014). Religious tourism management. CAB International.

Assignment: Analyze current trends in Christian tourism and their implications for the industry.

Module 4: Biblical Foundations of Christian Tourism

Topic: Biblical basis for pilgrimage and travel

Readings: Deuteronomy 12:1-14

Biblical Text: Psalm 84:1-12

Assignment: Write a reflection paper on the biblical basis for Christian tourism.

Module 5: Christian Heritage Tourism

Topic: Preservation and conservation of Christian heritage sites

Readings: Timothy, D. J., & Olsen, D. H. (2006). Tourism, religion and spiritual journeys. Routledge.

Assignment: Create a case study of a Christian heritage tourism site.

Module 6: Pilgrimage and Spiritual Tourism

Topic: Types of pilgrimage and spiritual tourism

Readings: Sharpley, R., & Jepson, D. (2011). Rural tourism and sustainable business. Channel View Publications.

Assignment: Analyze the differences between pilgrimage and spiritual tourism.

Module 7: Christian Tour Operations and Management

Topic: Planning and organizing Christian tours

Readings: Holloway, J. C. (2009). The business of tourism. Pearson Education.

Assignment: Develop a marketing plan for a Christian tour operator.

Module 8: Christian Hospitality and Service

Topic: Christian values and principles in hospitality

Readings: Brotherton, B. (2013). Hospitality and tourism. Goodfellow Publishers.

Assignment: Write a reflection paper on the importance of Christian hospitality in tourism.

Module 9: Sustainable Christian Tourism

Topic: Environmental impacts of Christian tourism

Readings: Swarbrooke, J. (1999). Sustainable tourism management. CABI Publishing.

Assignment: Analyze the environmental impacts of Christian tourism and propose sustainable solutions.

Module 10: Christian Tourism and Community Development

Topic: Community-based tourism initiatives

Readings: Manyara, G., & Jones, E. (2007). Community-based tourism enterprises: A framework for sustainable tourism development. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 15(5), 554-573.

Assignment: Develop a community-based tourism project proposal.

Module 11: Christian Tourism and Cultural Heritage

Topic: Preservation and conservation of cultural heritage sites

Readings: McKercher, B., & du Cros, H. (2002). Cultural tourism: The partnership between tourism and cultural heritage management. Haworth Hospitality Press.

Assignment: Create a case study of a Christian cultural heritage tourism site.

Module 12: Christian Tourism and Mission

Topic: Relationship between Christian tourism and mission

Readings: Priest, R. J. (2007). Missionary tourism: A critical analysis. Journal of Tourism Studies, 8(1), 34-45.

Assignment: Analyze the relationship between Christian tourism and mission.

Module 13: Christian Tourism and Ethics

Topic: Ethical considerations in Christian tourism

Readings: Weeden, C. (2011). Responsible tourism management. CAB International.

Assignment: Write a reflection paper on the ethical considerations in Christian tourism.

Module 14: Christian Tourism and Technology

Topic: Impact of technology on Christian tourism

Readings: Buhalis, D. (2003). eTourism: Information technology for strategic tourism management. Pearson Education.

Assignment: Analyze the impact of technology on Christian tourism.

Module 15: Christian Tourism and Crisis Management

Topic: Crisis management in Christian tourism

Readings: Laws, E., & Prideaux, B. (2005). Crisis management in tourism. CABI Publishing.

Assignment: Develop a crisis management plan for a Christian tour operator.

Module 16: Conclusion and Final Project Presentations

Topic: Review of course objectives and outcomes

Assignment: Final project presentations and course evaluation.

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