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and select two electives from the following:

Islamic Studies Minor

Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology

Units: 3

INCS 324

An Islamic Studies Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units in Intercultural Studies and 3 specified units in Bible. The minor will equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to serve as Christian professionals in a broad range of vocations in diverse Islamic contexts.

Peoples of the World

Units: 3

INCS 332

Discipleship Multiplication

Units: 3

INCS 333

153

Church Planting Models & Strategies

Units: 3

INCS 334

Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion Units: 3

INCS 338

World Christianity

Units: 3

INCS 342

Short-Term Mission Leadership Approaches to the Islamic World

Units: 3

INCS 360

Required courses INCS 233

Units: 3

INCS 447

Foundations for Global Studies

Topics in Islamic Studies

Units: 3

Units: 1 - 3

INCS 448

World Religions Urban Research

or

Units: 3

INCS 456

Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology

Units: 3

Units: 3

INCS 322

INCS 457

Village & Tribal Cultures

Units: 3

Units: 3

INCS 324

INCS 458

Popular Islam

Women in Cross-cultural Ministry Seminar / Intercultural Studies: Selected Topics & Issues in Missions

Units: 3

Units: 3

INCS 325

INCS 468

Approaches to the Islamic World

Units: 3

INCS 447

INCS 470

and either select two history courses:

Units: 1 - 3

History of the Middle East & Islam I History of the Middle East & Islam II

Directed Research

Units: 3

Units: 1 - 3

INCS 431

INCS 480

Practical Mission Training

Units: 3 or select one history and one additional Islamic elective:

Units: 1 - 6

INCS 432

INCS 490

In addition Students are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective:

History of the Middle East & Islam I History of the Middle East & Islam II

Units: 3

INCS 431

Units: 3

INCS 432

Sufism

Units: 3

INCS 419

Islam in America and the West

Units: 3

INCS 434

Theology of Mission

Units: 3

BBST 458

Topics in Islamic Studies

Units: 1 - 3

INCS 448

or

I NCS 450

Theology of Mission

Units: 3

Bible elective The following course must be taken as a Bible elective:

Courses (INCS)

Theology of Mission

Units: 3

BBST 458

Foundations for Global Studies 3 Exploration of foundational issues related to international and intercultural ministry, including foundational models of global Christian witness, mission formation, contextualization, and an overview of various global realities (poverty; international development; Islam; unreached peoples; urbanization; globalization; and peace, security and conflict) from a Biblical perspective. Career tracks in intercultural and global service are explored. General Linguistics 3 Introduction to the basic concepts in the scientific study of language, major areas of linguistic analysis, and several subareas of the field, including language in society. Material from English and a variety of other languages is used to provide a broad perspective. 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. Notes: Fee: $100. Language & Culture Learning Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment 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.

INCS 233

General Education Credit Students are strongly encouraged to take the course listed below for general education credit.

General Cultural Anthropology

Units: 3

ANTH 200

INCS 310

Missions Minor

Students taking this minor will be equipped to reflect on the historical, theological, cultural, and strategic realities that impact effective cross-cultural witness and service. As agents to effect the completion of the Great Commission these students will be prepared to exegete text (the Word of God), and context (culture), avoiding the mistakes of the past (history) while using the most effective means possible to advance the gospel (strategy).

INCS 313

I NCS 322

Required courses ANTH 200

General Cultural Anthropology Foundations for Global Studies

Units: 3

Units: 3

INCS 233

Expansion of the World Christian Movement

Units: 3

INCS 446

Frontier Missiology

Units: 3

INCS 410

or

Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth

Units: 3

INCS 451

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