tion given to understanding and applying grace to oneself and others, discerning cultural values, conflict styles, social stratification and celebration. Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology....................... 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. Popular Islam............................................................................. 3 Survey of varieties of “folk” beliefs, practices and local expres- sions of the less orthodox, mystical and more syncretic/ani- mistic components of Islam. This course equips students to understand the religious experience of everyday Islam (repre- senting 80% of Muslims) from a biblical perspective in order to contextually communicate to the felt needs of ordinary Muslims. Prerequisite: INCS 324 or instructor’s permission. Peoples of Ethnic America.................................................... 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. Peoples of the World.............................................................. 3 A study of specific cultural areas with an emphasis on customs, social structures, religion, arts, and history. May be repeated with different course content. Areas of specialty may include:
the church planter can implement in a given cross-cultural context with strategy for turning over the leadership to the local church. Prerequisites: 333 or consent of professor. Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion. ........... 3 Participants go beyond the classroom to actual urban church plants in the greater L.A. area, and they visit and dialogue with those involved in planting churches cross-culturally. These case studies provide practical ways pastors, lay people, para- church people, and missionaries prepare themselves and their congregations for intentional church planting in ethnically diverse communities. Fee: $50. Contemporary International Christianity. ...................... 3 An introduction to the contemporary worldwide Christian movement, focusing on social political issues, interna- tional relations and religious movements as they relate to missiological issues. Introduction to International Development.................. 3 Key theories, models and macro concerns in development, and historic overview of the practice of relief and develop- ment. Exploration of topics such as poverty, gender, human rights, debt, nationalism and economic development, global- ization, and transformational/holistic development. Provides a broad survey of development concepts, trends, and chal- lenges. Prerequisite to INCS 347, 433, 435. Offered in the fall. Micro Issues in Relief & Development.............................. 3 This course deals with micro issues in relief and development such as sustainable agriculture, HIV/AIDS and other health is- sues, 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. Prerequisite: INCS 345.
INCS 324
INCS 338
INCS 342
INCS 325
INCS 345
INCS 331
INCS 347
INCS 332
• History, People & Cultures of Latin America • History, People & Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa
INCS 350A Field Internship. ....................................................................... 1 Also available for CPLE.
• Peoples & Cultures of China • Peoples & Cultures of India • Women in Islamic Cultures • Peoples of the Islamic World • Native Peoples of America
INCS 350B Field Internship. ....................................................................... 2 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, 350A is taken in spring semester; and 350B, actual field experience and port- folio, are completed in fall semester. This course may not be taken in conjunction with a semester abroad study program. Prerequisites: 233, 322, Anthropology 200, and one other INCS course. Required for all emphases. Also available for CPLE.
Discipleship Multiplication. ................................................. 3 Exploration of the foundational issues related to global minis- try, 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. Church Planting Models & Strategies............................... 3 A survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of vari- ous church planting strategies. Emphasizing key factors which
INCS 333
Short-Term Mission Leadership.......................................... 3 Preparation to effectively lead a short-term mission team (STM), including team training and preparation, models of
INCS 334
INCS 360
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