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INCS 313 - Language and Culture Learning Credits 3 Techniques and activities to help a person be a successful independent learner of a spoken language and of the culture within which it is used. Practical experience in language and culture learning in a foreign- speaking community. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $100. INCS 322 - Intercultural Adjustment Credits 3 Exploration of the cross-cultural transition process, focusing on healthy adjustment as a sojourner in a new culture. Attention given to understanding and applying grace to oneself and others, discerning cultural values, conflict styles, social stratification and celebration. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 324 - Introduction to Islam and Islamic Theology Credits 3 An introductory survey of the Islamic world and its faith, and major themes in Muslim theology and doctrine from the Qur'an to contemporary Muslim thinkers. Topics include faith, practice, the daily life and spiritual world of Muslims; the systematic character of Muslim thought; theological, historical, political, social and cultural barriers and bridges between Muslims and Christians. Critical issues like contextualization, power encounter, church multiplication, the role of women, and contemporary Islamic thought including the emergence of Islamic fundamentalism and militant Islam. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 325 - Popular Islam Credits 3 Survey of varieties of 'folk' beliefs, practices and local expressions of the less orthodox, mystical and more syncretic/animistic components of Islam. This course equips students to understand the religious experience of everyday Islam (representing 80% of Muslims) from a biblical perspective in order to contextually communicate to the felt needs of ordinary Muslims. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 331 - Peoples of Ethnic America Credits 3 A study of non-Caucasian ethnic groups in America in light of their historical and socio-cultural background. Practical field experience in an ethnic community. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 332 - Peoples of the World Credits 3 A study of specific cultural areas with an emphasis on customs, social structures, religion, arts, and history. Areas of specialty may include: • History, People and Cultures of Latin America • History, People and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa
INCS 333 - Principles of Church Multiplication Credits 3 Exploration of the foundational issues related to global ministry, emphasizing church planting strategies for entering and leaving an area. A holistic approach to ministry designed to empower nationals for ministry and using teamwork with the investigation of spiritual gifts, skills and life experience. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 334 - Church Planting Models and Strategies Credits 3 A survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of various church planting strategies. Emphasizing key factors which the church planter can implement in a given cross-cultural context with strategy for turning over the leadership to the local church. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 333. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 338 - Urban Ministry Models Credits 3 This study moves beyond the classroom to actual urban church plants in the greater L.A. area. Visits and dialogues provide the practical ways pastors, lay people, parachurch people, and missionaries prepare themselves and their congregations for intentional church planting in Credits 3 An introduction to the contemporary worldwide Christian movement, focusing on social, cultural and missiological issues; the translatability of the gospel; and non-Western missions and religious movements. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 345 - Introduction to International Development Credits 3 Key theories, models and macro concerns in development, and historic overview of the practice of relief and development. Exploration of topics such as poverty, gender, human rights, debt, nationalism and economic development, globalization, and transformational/holistic development. Provides a broad survey of development concepts, trends, and challenges. Notes: Prerequisite to INCS 347, INCS 433, INCS 435. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be Freshman Class; and must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 347 - Micro Issues in Relief and Development Credits 3 This course deals with micro issues in relief and development such as sustainable agriculture, HIV/AIDS and other health issues, literacy, the environment, food security, micro-enterprise development, gender, migration issues, internally displaced persons (IDP's), refugee response and the role of NGO's and faith-based organizations/agencies in working with complex humanitarian emergencies. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 345. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 352 - Field Internship Credit 1 Field internship provides an opportunity to develop cross-cultural confidence and competence in a field environment while exploring specific geographical, cultural and career areas of interest. Preparation for field internship, 352 is taken in spring semester; and 354, actual field experience and portfolio, are completed in fall semester. Notes: Also available for CPLE. This course may not be taken in conjunction with a semester abroad study program. Grade Mode: A. ethnically diverse communities. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $50. INCS 342 - World Christianity Prerequisites: ANTH 200, INCS 233. INCS 322, and INCS 457 or INCS 458 (concurrent registration permitted). Required for all concentrations. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
• Peoples and Cultures of China • Peoples and Cultures of India
• Women in Islamic Cultures • Peoples of the Islamic World • Native Peoples of America • Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia • Peoples of Europe Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different course content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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