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Biola University
INCS 435 - Project Evaluation and Assessment Credits 3 Examination of the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation/ assessment of a development project. Special emphasis on project funding and support, project supervision, project partnership issues, governmental and non-governmental relationships, and participatory evaluation methods. Students will gain practical/hands-on experience through evaluating a local development project. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 345. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 440 - The Local Church and World Missions Credits 3 Designed to integrate principles of cross-cultural communication and theology and strategy of missions within a total conceptual framework to aid the local church in mission involvement, including approaches to mission education, mobilization, organization, and leadership; disciple making, prayer, and member care; partnerships, church-based teams, and responding to contemporary global issues. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 444 - History of the Expansion of Christianity Credits 3 The historical development and spread of the Christian faith from the apostolic period until today. Emphasis is given to the modern era, especially growth dynamics in the Global South (non-Western world). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 445 - New Religious Movements Credits 3 Examines the role of religion and belief systems as they affect the appearance and direction of a variety of revitalization movements found in Africa, North America, Brazil, Asia and the Pacific. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 447 - Approaches to the Islamic World Credits 3 Exploration of historical and contemporary approaches to Muslim peoples, including an analysis of effective interactions and Muslim perceptions, and individual and organizational approaches like evangelism, apologetics, interfaith dialogue, evangelism, apologetics, education, development and compassion ministries, reconciliation, peace-building and the planting of transformational communities. This course will equip students with an understanding of the basic competencies needed to live and serve effectively among Muslim peoples in the name and spirit of Jesus. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 448 - Topics in Islamic Studies Credits 1-3 Studies in selected issues pertaining to Islam, such as Islamic Theology; The Qur'an and Muslim Tradition; The Life of Muhammad; Muslim- Christian Relations; Islam in the 21st Century; Islam and State; The Anthropology of Islam. Conflict and Change in Islamic World or an in- depth study of a particular aspect of Islamic thought, practice or history. Notes: May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
INCS 449 - Topics in Ministry to Internationals and Immigrants Credits 3 Studies in selected issues pertaining to effective ministry among international sojourners in North America due to economic migration, forced resettlement, political service, academic pursuits, or professional advancement. Topics may include sojourner adjustment; transnational identity; ethnicity and ethnic conflict; diaspora missiology; or studies focusing on immigrants, international students, church- and campus- based strategies, and ministry without borders. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 450 - Theology of Mission Credits 3 A study of the centrality of God's redemptive acts on behalf of mankind from both the Old and New Testaments, as well as theological issues related to the mission of the Church in modern times. Notes: See BBST 458. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 109, BBST 251, BBST 254; and BBST 306 or BBST 316 or BBST 326. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 451 - Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth Credits 3 A basic understanding of evangelism and church growth concepts as related both to local congregations and to the task of worldwide evangelization. Attention is given to identifying receptive peoples, bringing them to faith, incorporating them into the church and multiplying more churches. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 453 - Christianity and Culture Credits 3 Anthropological approach to Christian theologizing; interrelationships between supracultural Christianity and human cultures. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 456 - World Religions Credits 3 The distinctive features of the historical ethnic religions, with special emphasis on their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their bearings upon missionary strategies. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 457 - Urban Research Credits 3 The use of social science research techniques to learn about the people, needs and opportunities for living, working, and serving in the city. Special attention is given to researching people groups and the adaptations they make to urban contexts. Notes: Course is usually offered in Los Angeles in the Fall semester and frequently in New York City as a Summer Study Tour. See Program Director for details. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 458 - Village and Tribal Cultures Credits 3 Analysis of the cultural institutions and values in tribal, peasant and newly emerging economies, with special consideration as to their openness or resistance to change. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 459 - Urban Transformation Credits 3 Explores the literature and contemporary case studies of urban social changes and urban change agents. Attention is given to the analysis of social and spiritual transformation through the creation of committed communities including urban churches. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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