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ISCL: Intercultural Studies

ISCL 852 - Contemporary Issues in Cognitive Anthropology and Worldview Studies Credits 3 An in-depth analysis of contemporary developments in the study of the role of cognition in cultural processes, value formation, and cultural change including an analysis of theoretical approaches to the study of

ISCL 873 - Tutorial Credits 1-3 May be taken multiple times for credit with different topics such as intercultural studies, Bible translation, missiology, cross-cultural theology, cross-cultural education, and cross-cultural health care. Notes: Designed for doctoral students only. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Intercultural Studies (IDIS), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (ITHD), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IGRD), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IMDM), a Major in Doctor of Intercultural Stdies (IDIN) or a Major in Intercultural Education (IDPE); and Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; Doctoral Level. ISCL 874 - Seminars Credits 1-3 May be taken multiple times for credit with different topics including church planting, evangelism, anthropology, intercultural communication, linguistics, cross-cultural education, sociolinguistics, cross-cultural theology, theology of mission, history of missions, mission strategy, Bible translation. Notes: Designed for doctoral students only. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Intercultural Studies (IDIS), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (ITHD), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IGRD), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IMDM), a Major in Doctor of Intercultural Stdies (IDIN) or a Major in Intercultural Education (IDPE); and Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; Doctoral Level. ISCL 879 - Research Design Credits 3 This course explores qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design in the social sciences. It equips doctoral students to select and describe appropriate research methods and procedures for their doctoral dissertation. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 880 - Doctoral Dissertation/Capstone Project Credits 0-4 Normally a student must take a minimum of two credits for up to a maximum of 4 semesters to be considered full time. Notes: The student will be considered full-time for a maximum of four semesters. Grade Mode: D. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Doctor of Missiology (ITHD), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IMDM), a Major in Doctor of Intercultural Stdies (IDIN) or a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IGRD); and Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; Doctoral Level. ISCL 881 - Doctoral Dissertation/Capstone Project Proposal Credits 2 After completing the coursework, the student begins work to finalize the proposal, which includes selecting a chair and a committee, attaining PHRRC permission, successfully defending the proposal to the committee, and making all pre-field research arrangements. Once all these steps are completed, the student is cleared to begin actual field research. Notes: The student will be considered full-time for a maximum of one semester. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Doctor of Missiology (ITHD), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IMDM), a Major in Doctor of Intercultural Stdies (IDIN) or a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IGRD); and Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; Doctoral Level. ISCL 883 - Action-Reflection Research Design Credits 2-3 This course exposes students to the principles and practices of Action-Reflection Research with a view of equipping them to design research projects involving conceptually sound planning, collaborative implementation, and critical reflection as the capstone piece of their

cognitive anthropology. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 853 - Theoretical Issues in Cross-Cultural Engagement

Credits 3

An examination of the manner in which social science and anthropological theories have impacted popular culture, political policy, missionary activities, and cross-cultural engagements. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 860 - Practicum Credits 1-6 May be done in Church Planting Urban Studies, Women's Ministries or other approved church/mission programs. Notes: Designed for doctoral students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 861 - Alternative Delivery Systems in Education Credits 3 Contemporary technologies and travel ease offer new possibilities for training national leaders. This course will examine such systems as theological education by extension, in-service short courses and distance education to evaluate their suitability and effectiveness. Notes: Elective Credits 0 Following the completion of coursework, the student must register for the qualifying examination. The student is considered full-time while enrolled for ISCL 865. Grade Mode: C. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Doctor of Missiology (ITHD), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IGRD), a Major in Doctor of Missiology (IMDM), a Major in Intercultural Studies (IDIS) or a Major in Intercultural Education (IDPE); and Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; Doctoral Level. Fee: $100. ISCL 866 - Qualifying Examination Extension Credits 0 If all components of the qualifying examination have not been successfully completed within the semester, which a student was enrolled, a student may petition the committee for an extension to permit one additional semester for completing the exam. If approved the student will be considered less than half-time. The qualifying examination must be successfully completed within the second semester. Grade Mode: C. Restrictions: Must be Cook Sch Intercultural Studies; and Doctoral Level. Fee: $100. ISCL 867 - Comparative Educational Systems Credits 3 for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 865 - Qualifying Examination An analytical comparison of selected national educational systems emphasizing the cultural value base for decisions regarding access to education, choice of curriculum, educational finance, professional and status issues and other matters of educational theory and practice utilizing comparative methodological approach. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level. ISCL 872 - Foundations of Doctoral Research Credits 3 Prepares students to undertake doctoral studies with the final dissertation already in view. Introduction to the dissertation process, including the selection and delimitation of a researchable dissertation topic, strategies in library research, mapping a literature review, rudimentary research design and issues of form and style with particular attention to proper attribution of sources. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level.

doctoral program. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Doctoral Level.

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