ANT 438X - Host Country/Region Religion

3 Credits
ARR

A directed study, done in the host country, focusing on the learning of the belief system of the dominant religion(s) in the area of ministry; 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, and how the dominant religion considers Christianity. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. (Also ICS 438X)

Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credit hours of the Intercultural Studies major, including a minimum of 18 credit hours from the courses listed in the “Intercultural Studies” section of the Intercultural Studies Major (B.A.), and ICS 434X Cross-Cultural Practicum Orientation