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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