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HUM 106 - College Success
2 Credits
This course will prepare students to succeed in an online college environment by teaching them to successfully use a learning management system to acquire skills in time management, studying, reading, writing and using proper citations. Students will also explore their own learning styles and use them to develop an academic success plan.
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HUM 330X - Qualitative Research Methods
3 Credits
FALL
Basic qualitative social science research methods are studied, including the design, ethnography, focus group, interview methods, and analytics of qualitative research. Ethical issues in social research will be discussed. Emphasis will be on use of qualitative research in academic and professional settings. (Also SOC 330X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
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HUM 338X - Encountering World Religions
3 Credits
SPRING
An exploration of the inter-religious encounter, this course prepares students for meaningful relationships and interactions with people of different faiths. Students differentiate between various religious experiences, including expert and folk religion, and consider the role of pre-understandings in shaping meaningful cross-faith relationships. Points of contact are examined, and the uniqueness of biblical faith is demonstrated. (Also ICS 338X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
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HUM 359X - Interdisciplinary Topics
3 Credits
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The focus of this class is on an area of interest that intersects both Humanities and Theological Studies. The specific topic will be determined by the professor and the interest of the students. The course methodology will vary from a seminar format to a regular class format depending on the subject area and the professor. Students cans take this course again provided that the topic is different from what was previously taken. (Also THE 359X )
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HUM 405 - Topics in Asian Civilization
3 Credits
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An interdisciplinary study of Asian society and culture. The primary focus is on the national history and literature of selected peoples within Eastern and Southeastern Asia. Because the topics will vary, students may take this course more than once and earn full credit.
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HUM 440X - Nursing Ethics
3 Credits
SPRING
Critical issues and ethical decisions facing nurses will be explored from the perspective of a Christian Worldview. Beginning with an overview of ethics philosophy and theory, biblical principles are applied to bio-ethical issues and dilemmas, using a process of ethical decision-making. Ethical principles will be incorporated to emphasize respect for human dignity in health care, including social justice. In addition, case studies and simulation involving patient issues, personal and professional integrity and accountability will be explored based on the Code of Ethics for Nurses and other professional standards of nursing practice. Must be taken spring semester of senior year. (Also NUR 440X )
Prerequisite: NUR 320 and NUR 325
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HUM 461X - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar
3 Credits
SPRING
An interdisciplinary, research-based course preparing seniors for graduate school and/or entry into their professions. Students and professors from two departments share expertise and evaluations of contemporary methodologies in their disciplines. (Also SOC 461X )
Prerequisite: Senior Status
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HUM 1511 - Survey of Biblical Literature
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of biblical literature with emphasis on historical background, theology and historical-grammatical interpretation. (Also BIB 1511 )
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HUM 3520 - Foundations of Christian Thought
3 Credits
This course provides a survey of the major theological concepts of Christianity with emphases on foundational biblical passages and historical development of Christian thought. (Also THE 3520 )
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HUM 3701 - Apologetics and Christian Evidences
3 Credits
This course provides a broad exposure to the defense of the Christian faith with special emphasis on philosophical and theological conceptions of truth. Students will examine the core arguments for Christian theism, compare Christian and non-Christian worldview perspectives, and respond to common objections to the Christian faith. The relationship between apologetics and evangelism will also be discussed. Also THE 3701 .
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HUM 4710 - Interpreting Romans
3 Credits
This course is a historical and exegetical study of Romans with personal and practical application of the book’s leading themes. Being sensitive to the given literary and historical contexts of the Epistle, students will extract and construct valid and practical lessons applicable to their faith and twenty-first century concerns. (Also BIB 4710 )
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HUM 4800 - Senior Portfolio
3 Credits
This is the capstone course for general/liberal arts majors only. Students will develop a portfolio demonstrating the skills learned throughout their individualized coursework that will contribute towards specified occupational goals and outcomes.
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ICS 246 - Intercultural Service Practicum
0 Credits
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Students in this course complete their Christian Service requirement (or the equivalent amount of time) in an approved cross-cultural setting.
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ICS 248 - Intercultural Preparation I
1-3 Credits
SPRING
A reflective practice practicum course designed to prepare the student for a cross-cultural experience. Topics include culture shock and strategies for a successful cross-cultural experience. Students engage in preparation for their particular site of study and/or service.
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ICS 249 - Intercultural Practicum Preparation
1 Credits
SPRING
A study of cross-cultural and intercultural life and communication principles designed to prepare the student for a cross-cultural experience. Topics include culture shock and strategies for a successful cross-cultural experience. Students also prepare for their particular site of study and/or service. Although this is preparation for a practicum, it is not itself a practicum.
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ICS 251F - Intercultural Practicum (Destination Serve) Field Experience
0 Credits
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As a requirement of the ICS 251X - Intercultural Practicum (Destination Serve) course, students complete a field experience in a cross-cultural setting. This practical component consists of practical service and reflection and includes at least twenty hours of practical work. This course is intended to be taken in the same term or the term following ICS 251X . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: ICS 251X
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ICS 251X - Intercultural Practicum (Destination Serve)
0-1 Credits
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An applied learning course designed to help the student deepen his or her understanding of the cross-cultural experience through intentional and critical reflection. Must be accomplished alongside (and/or in preparation for) an approved cross-cultural experience such as a major practicum, study abroad, Destination Serve trip, etc. Students must also make arrangements to complete ICS 251F . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. (Also ANT 251X )
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ICS 252F - Intercultural Practicum (Destination Serve) Field Experience
0 Credits
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As a requirement of the ICS 252X - Intercultural Practicum (Destination Serve) course, students complete a field experience in a cross-cultural setting. This practical component consists of practical service and reflection and includes at least twenty hours of practical work. This course is intended to be taken in the same term or the term following ICS 252X . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: ICS 252X
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ICS 252X - Intercultural Practicum (Destination Serve)
0-1 Credits
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An applied learning course designed to help the student deepen his or her understanding of the cross-cultural experience through intentional and critical reflection. Must be accomplished alongside (and/or in preparation for) an approved cross-cultural experience such as a major practicum, study abroad, Destination Serve trip, etc. Students must also make arrangements to complete ICS 252F . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. (Also ANT 252X )
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ICS 255X - Intercultural Experience: Israel
3 Credits
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An integrative cross-cultural experience designed to help the student deepen his or her biblical understanding of the land of the Bible as well as understand the unique historical and geographical considerations which are the background for Israel today. The course includes on-campus classes as well as a summer immersion experience in Israel studying historical, geographical, archaeological and biblical backgrounds of the Bible. Minimum number of students required. The course fee includes in-country expenses in Israel. (Also BIB 255X )
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ICS 261 - Leadership for Intercultural Service Teams I
0-1 Credits
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Practice-based training to prepare students for team building, team preparation, trip/project funding and leading teams in intercultural service projects. It is required that each student make arrangements to complete ICS 261F , which includes actually leading a team of fellow students on a Destination Service, which generally takes place in the spring or summer.
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ICS 261F - Leadership for Intercultural Service Teams I Field Experience
0 Credits
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As a requirement of the ICS 261 - Leadership for Intercultural Service Teams I course, students complete a field experience by leading a team in a cross-cultural setting. This practical component consists of practical service and reflection, and includes at least twenty hours of practical work. This course is intended to be taken in the same term or the term following ICS 261 . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: ICS 261
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ICS 262 - Leadership for Intercultural Service Teams II
0-2 Credits
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Practice-based training to prepare students for team building, team preparation, trip/project funding and leading teams in intercultural service projects. It is required that each student make arrangements to complete ICS 262F , which includes actually leading a team of fellow students on a Destination Service, which generally takes place in the spring or summer. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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ICS 262F - Leadership for Intercultural Service Teams II Field Experience
0 Credits
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As a requirement of the ICS 262 - Leadership for Intercultural Service Teams II course, students complete a field experience by leading a team in a cross-cultural setting. This practical component consists of practical service and reflection, and includes at least twenty hours of practical work. This course is intended to be taken in the same term or the term following ICS 262 . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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ICS 302X - Church Development Strategies
3 Credits
SPRING
Course investigates the formation and development of local churches, drawing on the expansion and contraction of the church through time. Emphasis is placed on the core biblical and missiological conceptualizations of church and church planting. Also considered are spiritual and strategic approaches to successful church planting; the role of personality and teams in church planting and development. (Also CHM 302X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
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ICS 314X - Conflict, Peace and Development
3 Credits
SPRING
In this course, students consider the conflict at group and state levels of analysis including roots of conflict, conflict prevention, and state and non-state actors in conflict. Students furthermore consider approaches to and effectiveness of peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and development. (Also INT 314X /POL 314X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Recommend previous coursework in political science or international studies/international relations.
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ICS 338X - Encountering World Religions
3 Credits
SPRING
An exploration of the inter-religious encounter, this course prepares students for meaningful relationships and interactions with people of different faiths. Students differentiate between various religious experiences, including expert and folk religion, and consider the role of pre-understandings in shaping meaningful cross-faith relationships. Points of contact are examined, and the uniqueness of biblical faith is demonstrated. (Also HUM 338X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
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ICS 339X - Intercultural Communication
3 Credits
FALL
A study of the worldview, cognition, socio-cultural, linguistic behavioral, media and motivational factors that positively or negatively impact communication between persons of different cultures. Emphasis will be given to observing, describing and interpreting such factors and to understanding models and developing skills that will enhance intercultural trust and understanding, especially in the communication of biblical truth. (Also ANT 339X and COM 339X )
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ICS 340X - Introduction to Islam
3 Credits
SPRING
An introductory study of the background, theology, structure, practices and historical development of Islam. Special emphasis will be placed upon the Quran, the life of Muhammad, and modern day expressions of Islam. Also included is a comparison of Islam and Christianity with an emphasis upon building bridges in order to communicate the gospel to the Islamic world. (Also PHI 340X )
Offered alternate years (even)
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ICS 341X - Diversity in Sociology
3 Credits
SPRING
Issues of diversity by one’s social location are addressed in this course, by looking at categories of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, educational attainment, and age as a measure of one’s location and experience in society based upon these sociological categories.
(Also SOC 341X )
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ICS 344 - Spiritual Warfare
3 Credits
ARR
An evaluative exploration of biblical teaching, worldview and cultural contexts, and contemporary understandings, approaches and practices of spiritual warfare, leading to a balanced, biblical, holistic theology and praxis. Included is an examination of the relationship between spiritual warfare and evangelism, discipleship, spiritual freedom and societal transformation.
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ICS 345X - Introduction to the Urban Context
3 Credits
SPRING
The course presents an overview of major concepts needed for understanding of the special needs and opportunities present in population centers. Students will consider the urbanization of the world’s population, the sociological realities of the urban context, and will be introduced to the principles of Christian Community Development. (Also SOC 345X )
Offered alternate years (even)
Prerequisite: DSC 338X recommended
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ICS 346 - Advanced Intercultural Relations
3 Credits
FALL
May be accomplished on campus or while on study abroad (offered online, synchronous meetings required). Intercultural frame-shifting and continua are studied in depth, along with an introduction to critical studies in communication and the postcolonial perspective. Students will reflect on the role of culture in their cross-cultural experiences.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: COM 339X
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ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World
3 Credits
SPRING
This practical course prepares students to engage diverse cultural systems, to conceptualize and comprehend different perspectives, and to interact from a biblically informed, culturally intelligent posture.
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ICS 349 - Intercultural Preparation II
1-3 Credits
ARR
A reflective practice course designed to prepare the student for a cross-cultural experience. Students identify expectations of a cross-cultural experience, skills to be employed during the practicum, and an initial study of the host country’s politics, economy, religion(s), value system, and other cultural features. Students will also study the status of religious affiliation in the host country and will make an introductory analysis of the cultural values for behavior in the United States. This course will generally be completed the semester before departing for the host country where the remainder of the practicum will be realized.
Prerequisite: Recommended: ICS 248 or ICS 249
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ICS 350 - Intercultural Preparation III
1-3 Credits
ARR
A reflective practice course designed to prepare the student for a cross-cultural experience. Students identify expectations of a cross-cultural experience, skills to be employed during the practicum, and an initial study of the host country’s politics, economy, religion(s), value system, and other cultural features. Students will also study the status of religious affiliation in the host country and will make an introductory analysis of the cultural values for behavior in the United States. This course will generally be completed the semester before departing for the host country where the remainder of the practicum will be realized.
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ICS 356F - Intercultural Experience: Biblical Lands Field Experience
0 Credits
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Students complete a field experience in conjunction with ICS 356X - Intercultural Experience: Biblical Lands course in an international setting. This requires travel. This practical component consists of at least 30 hours of seminar and/or practical experience. This course is intended to be taken in the same term or the term following ICS 356X . Course Fee includes expenses in situ, other fees (including travel) may apply. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: ICS 356X
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ICS 356X - Intercultural Experience: Biblical Lands
3 Credits
ARR
An integrative cross-cultural experience designed to help the student deepen his or her biblical understanding of the lands of the Bible. The course includes on-campus classes as well as an immersion experience (ICS 356F ) in situ studying historical, geographical, archaeological and biblical backgrounds for one or more books of the Bible. Minimum number of students required. Students must make arrangements to complete ICS 356F , which has a course fee; other fees may apply. (Also BIB 356X )
Prerequisite: BIB 135X /HIS 135X or BIB 136X /HIS 136X . Also recommended: ICS 248 or ICS 249 .
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ICS 381X - Community Development and Justice
3 Credits
FALL
An examination of approaches, models, trends, practices and challenges of sustainable community-focused relief and holistic development, and their relationship to issues of economic, social, and spiritual justice. Consideration is given to biblical teaching on matters of poverty, economics, and justice, and the lament. (Also DSC 381X )
Offered alternate years (even)
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ICS 425F - Fieldwork Field Experience
0 Credits
ARR
As a requirement of the ICS 425X - Fieldwork course, students complete a field experience in a cross-cultural setting. This practical component consists of practical service and reflection, and includes at least 40 hours of practical work. This course is intended to be taken in the same term or the term following ICS 425X . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: ICS 425X
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ICS 425X - Fieldwork
2-3 Credits
ARR
A practical experience of cross-cultural service. The student will engage in preparatory cultural studies and cultural reflection, including through the lenses of ethnography and applied anthropology, especially practical/critical reflection. It is required that each student make arrangements to complete ICS 425F . (Also ANT 425X )
Prerequisite: Recommended: ANT 231 or COM 339X ; ICS 248 or ICS 249
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ICS 430 - Topics in International Studies
3 Credits
ARR
This seminar course considers various topics in international and/or intercultural studies. The focus will be determined by the instructor and students enrolled. The primary approaches are in-depth exploration of a topic, research, and presentation of results. Students may take this course more than once for credit.
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ICS 433 - Development Practicum
3 Credits
ARR
An experiential practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. Students focusing on the learning approaches used by local workers, expats, and other professionals to accomplish various development goals. These may include community development, economic development, political development, ministry and/or spiritual development, and/or organizational development. Relationships between residents and development professionals, as well as between development professionals and various power structures. Additionally, the student will journal about personal ministries, and the kinds and results of said ministries. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: Recommended: ANT 231 ; COM 339X ; ICS 248 or ICS 249
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ICS 435X - Cultural Awareness
3 Credits
ARR
A practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. In this course, students focus on the learning of family structure and relations, gender roles, neighbor and neighborhood relations, the structure and use of political power, the functioning of the economy, national literature and art forms, and the divulging and dissemination of news. The student will also study the cultural pastimes (sports, games, and diversions); the culture’s values concerning sex, material items, crime and punishment of criminals, and health and health care; as well as assessing the available educational facilities and procedures. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. (Also ANT 435X )
Prerequisite: Recommended: ANT 231 or COM 339X
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ICS 437 - Personal Organization and Development
3 Credits
ARR
An experiential practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. Students focus on the prioritization of time, energy, and money; scheduling techniques; how servanthood is expressed in the local culture; new areas of personal dependence on God; areas of personal strengths and weaknesses; the benefit of sacrifice (or cost) in ministry; the group or groups of people with whom the student most easily can relate, serve, and minister; what Scripture passages have become better understood due to living in another culture; what theological issues have taken on new importance during the practicum; and how the relationship with missionaries has proceeded during the practicum. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: Recommended: ANT 231 ; COM 339X ; ICS 248 or ICS 249
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ICS 438X - Host Country/Region Religion
3 Credits
ARR
An experiential practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. Students focus on the learning about the belief system of the dominant religion(s) in the local area; the place of the religious rituals in the life of the people; the place of the religious authorities in society; how the religion(s) affect(s) other areas of life and social institutions; how the religion(s) affect(s) the maintaining of the status quo; how the dominant religion considers Christianity. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. (Also ANT 438X )
Prerequisite: Recommended: ANT 231 ; ICS 248 or ICS 249 ; ICS 338X
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ICS 439 - Communication Development
3 Credits
ARR
An experiential practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. Students focus on identifying and improving on personal deficiencies in communication skills, as well as new communication skills, communication in the culture of the host country, gestures and other non-verbal communication devices of the host country. Students will also study how advertising is done in the host country, the national language, and the communication style of national leaders. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: Recommended: ANT 231 ; COM 339X ; ICS 248 or ICS 249
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ICS 440A - Research Practicum I-A
1 Credits
SPRING
Students identify a research question in their major field and then design and conduct research. The research will access literature and insights from intercultural or international studies (and/or one of their component fields).
Prerequisite: ANT 231 or SOC 240X or SOC 330X ; MAT 226 (recommended)
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ICS 440B - Research Practicum I-B
1 Credits
SPRING
Students identify a research question in their major field and then design and conduct research. The research will access literature and insights from intercultural or international studies (and/or one of their component fields).
Prerequisite: ANT 231 or SOC 240X or SOC 330X ; MAT 226 (recommended)
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ICS 441A - Research Practicum II-A
1 Credits
SPRING
Students identify a research question in their major field and then design and conduct research. The research will access literature and insights from intercultural or international studies (and/or one of their component fields).
Prerequisite: ICS 440A or ICS 440B
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ICS 441B - Research Practicum II-B
1 Credits
SPRING
Students identify a research question in their major field and then design and conduct research. The research will access literature and insights from intercultural or international studies (and/or one of their component fields).
Prerequisite: ICS 440A or ICS 440B
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ICS 442A - Research Practicum III-A
1 Credits
SPRING
Students identify a research question in their major field and then design and conduct research. The research will access literature and insights from intercultural or international studies (and/or one of their component fields). Students are required to develop a senior thesis, submit an article for publication, or present their findings.
Prerequisite: ICS 441A or ICS 441B
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ICS 442B - Research Practicum III-B
1 Credits
SPRING
Students identify a research question in their major field and then design and conduct research. The research will access literature and insights from intercultural or international studies (and/or one of their component fields). Students are required to develop a senior thesis, submit an article for publication, or present their findings.
Prerequisite: ICS 441A or ICS 441B
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ICS 450X - Contextualization, Transformation and Global Theology
3 Credits
FALL
Designed for both the practitioner and theoretician, this course guides students in identifying paradigmatic assumptions through which various cultural groups approach and interpret sacred scripture and theology. Students construct practical responses to complex global theological conversations with the intention of generating and sustaining transformative impact in communities around the world. (Also THE 450X )
Offered alternate years (even)
Prerequisite: THE 231 or THE 331 or THE 332 . Recommended: BIB 210 or BIB 231 .
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ICS 1510 - Introducing World Missions
3 Credits
This course develops a theological and historical framework for understanding currents trends in cross-cultural ministries. Students will explore the challenges and opportunities facing individual believers and faith communities in their pursuit of missional living.
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ICS 2584 - Globalization and World Christianity
3 Credits
This course will prepare students to understand the impacts of globalization on present day ministry in the United States. Students will study the global influences of theology and leaders from Africa, Latin America and Asia. Students will analyze the influences of pluralism and secularism which are inherent in a culturally and religiously diverse society. (Also CM 2584 )
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ICS 3512 - Intercultural Teams
3 Credits
This course equips multicultural team members to participate in multicultural teams to achieve a common mission. Biblical support of diverse teams, how cultural values influence multicultural team relationships, personal expectations, team dynamics, and intercultural conflict resolution are explored. (Also SOC 3512 )
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ICS 3524 - Contextual & Missional Engagement
3 Credits
This course will prepare students to analyze the local and missional elements of their ministry surroundings. Students will be equipped to prioritize and engage in contextual ministry regardless of the location in which they find themselves. Special attention will be given to unreached peoples in multicultural and multigenerational environments around the block and around the world. (Also CM 3524 )
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ICS 3537 - Intercultural Communication Concepts
3 Credits
In every encounter between persons of different cultures, verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication. With a focus on observing, describing, and interpreting these factors, this course is designed for students who plan to minister in sub-cultures within North America as well as for those who plan a career in foreign missions. Also HUM and SOC.
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ICS 3546 - Understanding Refugee Trauma
3 Credits
This course presents an overview of the way trauma affects refugee individuals and families emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. A framework for working with refugees and trauma will be discussed. (Also PSY 3546 )
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ICS 3610 - Concepts of Global and Ethical Leadership
3 Credits
This course studies the concepts of leadership in the context of Scripture with emphasis placed on servant leadership. It facilitates the development of servant leaders who can act in a way that reflects awareness of the global environment in which they are called to serve. (Also SOC 3610 )
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ICS 3615 - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
3 Credits
The training program prepares students with the language and teaching skills that are necessary for teaching English as a Foreign Language. In addition, practice with real language learners and classroom observation of experienced teachers is embedded in this course. Students who complete this course will also receive a TESOL certificate from a reputable external partner who specializes in granting TESOL certification. (Course Fee)
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ICS 3616 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of second language acquisition. Students will learn the basic linguistic skills and techniques that best facilitate second language learning. These principles will then be applied to learning a language that is unfamiliar to them.
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ICS 3617 - Holistic Ministry
3 Credits
This course is a survey of the biblical and theoretical basis for holistic Christian ministry with a special focus on the church’s ministry to the poor. Major attention will be given to key paradigms for ministry and their application to specific ministry contexts. The course will address social, cultural, political and spiritual issues with an emphasis on holistic ministry responses and the gospel’s impact on both individuals and society. Incarnational and contextual approaches to missions will be highlighted throughout along with an overview of various contemporary ministry trends. (Also SOC 3617 )
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ICS 3619 - World Cultures
3 Credits
Our world is made up of people with varying cultures. In this class students will explore a specific culture outside of the United States with special attention given to the history, politics and religion of the culture along with issues of race, class and family relationships that are unique to it. Also SOC.
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ICS 3620 - World Religions
3 Credits
An examination of the diverse beliefs and practices of the world’s major religions focusing on their historical backgrounds, texts, and cultural settings. Specific comparisons are made with Christian faith including apologetic approaches to non-Christian religions. Also SOC and HUM.
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ICS 3621 - Community Development Principles and Practice
3 Credits
This course examines the process of building community relationships and helping communities analyze their context, identify assets and priorities and develop a plan of action for addressing key issues. The use of sustainable participatory methods will be discussed. Learning how to apply principles of servant leadership and Christian community development are emphasized in this course.
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ICS 3622 - Cross-cultural Practicum
3 Credits
An intensive practicum experience in which the student is fully immersed in another culture, involved in hands-on ministry and guided by a mentor. Goal setting and journaling activities will help students engage in self-reflection and mentor evaluations will provide them with constructive feedback about their ministry skills. (Students must be in the country for at least a month. Students should spend a significant portion of their time in-counrty interacting with and ministering directly to host nationals)
Prerequisite: Students must receive permission from the instructor.
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ICS 4410 - Hmong Worldview
3 Credits
This course equips students with a knowledge of the history, beliefs, and culture of the Hmong people with special emphasis on the animistic worldview as it impacts Hmong culture. Students will be prepared to minister in a variety of Hmong ministry contexts and work with people groups from other animistic cultural backgrounds.
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ICS 4412 - Hmong Religions
3 Credits
This course explores the religions of the Hmong people with special emphasis on the growth and development of Christianity in various Hmong ministry contexts. Students will also apply this understanding to a variety of ministry contexts.
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ICS 4414 - Hmong Language
3 Credits
This introductory course is intended for students who are not familiar with the Hmong language and are learning Hmong as a foreign language. This course will prepare students to acquire reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as well as to understand the Romanized Popular Alphabet (RPA) version.
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ICS 4416 - Hmong Ministry Assessment
3 Credits
This course addresses the need for culturally-relevant Christian literature for the Hmong context. Students will assess a Hmong ministry setting and recommend contextual discipleship and church growth materials which will take into account first- and second-generation Hmong worldviews.
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ICS 4512 - Current Issues in Missions
3 Credits
This course partners with Perspectives on the World Christian Movement on an external site to earn the Perspectives undergraduate certificate of completion. It examines mission issues such as cross-cultural leadership development, partnership with other agencies, dependency, and other pertinent missions themes. C&MA ordination/consecration work about soteriology and missiology is embedded. (Course Fee)
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ICS 4601 - Ministry in the Urban Context
3 Credits
This course will prepare the student for the rapidly changing urban context, learning how to engage in relational discipleship, community engagement with the goal of transformative interaction with residents, multi-ethnic ministry, and urban apologetics that address systemic issues such as poverty, racism, and justice. (Also CM 4601 and SOC 4601 )
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INT 302X - US Foreign Policy Today
3 Credits
FALL
In this course, students are introduced to a theoretical framework for understanding the foreign policy process and the aims and mechanisms of US foreign policy implementation. This course will especially consider US foreign policy in relation to extremism in the present day world and the role of US foreign aid in achieving national policy goals. Students will finally consider the impact of US Foreign Policy on the work of the church around the world. (Also POL 302X )
Offered alternate years (even)
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INT 310 - Change Agentry
3 Credits
SPRING
The process of initiating, managing, and evaluating change. Focused particularly on the process of initiating change within systems, this course includes study of change in organizations and societies, including major cultural variations in this theme. Also considered is the role of individuals and systems in initiating, facilitating, opposing, and sustaining change.
Offered alternate years (even)
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INT 312X - International Relations and Institutions
3 Credits
SPRING
This course includes two major portions: The first is a consideration of the major theories of international relations. This includes consideration of issues of war and peace. The second portion of the class is a consideration of international institutions. This includes considerations of agreements and organizations designed to facilitate international relations, peace, and development. (Also POL 312X )
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INT 314X - Conflict, Peace and Development
3 Credits
SPRING
In this course, students consider the conflict at group and state levels of analysis including roots of conflict, conflict prevention, and state and non-state actors in conflict. Students furthermore consider approaches to and effectiveness of peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and development. (Also ICS 314X /POL 314X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Recommend previous coursework in political science or international studies/international relations.
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INT 353 - International Transitions Practicum I
1-2 Credits
ARR
Students in this course will engage the process of understanding on learning and disruption generated by previous cross-cultural experiences through the active practical experience of reflection. This practicum helps students to actively situate themselves in relation to their own contemporary cultural transition which may be prompted by prior experiences. In particular, students will assess and evaluate their own cross-cultural experiences through consideration of disruption and displacement, culture shock, and intercultural transitions. This practicum course is specifically designed for international students and students returning from Destination Serve trips, mission trips, and other cross-cultural experiences.
Corequisite: Recommended: Participation in a Destination Serve trip or International Student
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INT 354 - International Transitions Practicum II
1-2 Credits
ARR
Students in this course will engage the process of understanding on learning and disruption generated by previous cross-cultural experiences through the active practical experience of reflection. This practicum helps students to actively situate themselves in the relation to their own contemporary cultural transition which may be prompted by prior experiences. In particular, students will assess and evaluate their own cross-cultural experiences through consideration of disruption and displacement, culture shock, and intercultural transitions. This practicum course is specifically designed for international students and students returning from Destination Serve trips, mission trips, and other cross-cultural experiences.
Prerequisite: INT 353
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INT 362 - Intercultural Internship
3 Credits
FALL
Practical experience in a cross-cultural setting. Generally completed while on study abroad. Students engage in regular reflection on intercultural experiences through the semester. Includes 200 hours of cross-cultural service.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: International Studies major or permission of Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies or Humanities & Social Science Department Chair.
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INT 363 - Intercultural Internship II
1-3 Credits
FALL
Practical experience in a cross-cultural setting. Generally completed while on study abroad. Students engage in regular reflection on intercultural experiences through the semester. Includes 200 hours of cross-cultural service for three credits (prorated for other credit hour amounts).
Prerequisite: INT 362
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INT 410 - Intercultural Transitions Seminar
1-2 Credits
FALL
Students will reflect on their own cross-cultural experiences using intercultural transition theories. This consideration of the process of transitioning across cultures includes: culture shock, intensity factors, individual processes of transitions, reentry.
Prerequisite: Participation in a Destination Serve trip or International Student
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INT 412 - Contemporary International Issues
2 Credits
SPRING
This course provides a forum for students from various disciplinary backgrounds to see the connections between their vocations and the contemporary international setting. Topics in the course reflect contemporary issues and trends and are considered through interdisciplinary lenses and cooperation.
Prerequisite: Recommend previous coursework in political science or international studies/international relations.
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INT 414X - Faith, Religion and Political Powers
3 Credits
FALL
Students engage theories and theologies related to the interaction of religions and political powers, particularly including interactions between Christianity and the state. The exercise of faith influence by means of political power, within political power structures, and outside of political power are considered. (Also POL 414X /THE 414X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Recommend previous coursework in political science, international studies/international relations and theology.
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INT 5013 - Leadership and Culture
3 Credits
This course is designed to equip the leader to understand, assess, and lead in a wide variety of cultural contexts including a wide variety of rural, suburban, and urban worlds, as well as complex cross-generational and ethnic settings. (Also GRD 5013 )
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INT 5218 - Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry
3 Credits
This course will prepare students to analyze the social and cultural factors influencing people’s behavior and development in an era of globalization. Students will be equipped to analyze global contexts for the purpose of connecting with local people and meeting their needs. (Also MIN 5218 )
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INT 5312 - Gospel Ministry in Global Cities
3 Credits
This course examines systemic issues such as poverty, racism, and justice as they apply to Gospel Ministry in urban centers around the globe. Students will learn about relational discipleship and community engagement with the goal of transformative interaction with residents, multi-ethnic ministry and urban apologetics. (Also MIN 5312 )
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INT 5410 - Hmong Worldview Analysis
3 Credits
This course explores the history, beliefs, and culture of the Hmong people with special emphasis on animistic worldviews so that students can analyze cultural expressions to understand their worldview basis. Students will also be prepared to minister in a variety of Hmong ministry contexts and work with people groups from other animistic cultural backgrounds.
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INT 5412 - Hmong Religious Traditions
3 Credits
This course investigates the religious traditions of the Hmong people with special emphasis on the growth and development of Christianity in various Hmong ministry contexts. Students will analyze current ministry needs and trends in light of the influences of these Hmong religious traditions.
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INT 5414 - Hmong Language Acquisition
3 Credits
This introductory master’s level course is intended for students who are not familiar with the Hmong language and are learning Hmong as a foreign language. Students will learn the Romanized Popular Alphabet (RPA) version of the Hmong Language to prepare them to acquire reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
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INT 5416 - Hmong Ministry Project
3 Credits
This course addresses the need for biblically-accurate and culturally-relevant literature for the Hmong Christian context. Students will assess a Hmong ministry setting and develop contextual discipleship and church growth materials which bridge the gap between first- and second-generation Hmong.
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INT 5510 - Contemporary Issues in Missions
3 Credits
This course examines mission issues such as cross-cultural leadership development, partnership with other agencies, dependency, and other themes pertinent to missions in the 21st Century. It partners with Perspectives on the World Christian Movement on an external site to earn the Perspectives graduate certificate of completion. Soteriology and missiology for C&MA ordination/consecration work is embedded. (Course Fee)
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INT 5516 - Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning
3 Credits
In this course students will develop an awareness of one’s own ideas, values, and expectations in education. Different countries and cultures approaches to learning will be discussed. Students will understand how different worldviews influence learning methods. This course will examine issues related to teaching bilingual students and discuss effective instructional approaches for linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms.
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INT 5518 - Intercultural Communication Theory and Practice
3 Credits
This course is designed for students who plan to communicate across cultural barriers within North America as well as those who plan a career in an intercultural setting. Verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication in every encounter between persons of different cultures.
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INT 5520 - Foundations in Principles of Holistic Ministry
3 Credits
This course lays the foundation for understanding the appropriate goals and strategies for churches and Christian ministries working in low-income communities. It is an orientation course that discusses the question of poverty, proposes a Biblical framework for understanding poverty and holistic development, and examines the role of the local church in the economic empowerment of poor people.
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INT 5521 - Methods of Community Organizing and Community Development
3 Credits
This course examines the process of building community relationships and helping communities analyze their context, identify priorities and develop a plan of action for addressing key issues. The use of participatory community surveys, focus group discussions, project proposal writing, monitoring, budgeting, and sustainability will be discussed. Learning how to apply principles of servant leadership and demonstrate a Christian witness throughout the process is emphasized in this course.
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INT 5523 - Current Trends in Community Development
3 Credits
This course examines current trends in community development. It will focus particularly on issues that are relevant to practitioners of Christian community development.
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INT 5524 - Teaching English to Second Language Learners
3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students with the language, culture, and teaching skills that are necessary for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). The training program embedded in this course includes practice with real language learners, classroom observation of experienced teachers, and written assignments. Students who complete this course will also receive a TESOL certificate from a reputable external partner who specializes in granting TESOL certification. (Course Fee)
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INT 5526 - Global Justice Principles and Practices
3 Credits
This course examines the principles and practice of global justice, reviewing both biblical principles and human rights standards of justice and their application to a range of international political, civil, economic, social, and cultural justice issues. The course also reviews key institutions - governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental - that address global injustices and international policies. In addition, students will consider the role of individuals and communities in the pursuit of biblical justice. Students will also develop a project related to a specific social justice issue.
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