Topics in Ministry to Internationals and Immigrants 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 repeated with different content. 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 Biblical Studies 458. Theology of Mission Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth 3 A basic understanding of evangelism and church growth concepts as related both to the 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.
Integration Seminar 3 Gospel & Culture. This capstone course equips students to explore diverse issues in the contemporary world, such as social justice and contextual theologies, from a biblical, cultural, and missiological perspective. The presentation of a major paper is used to demonstrate integrative skills.
INCS 449
INCS 465
156
Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry
3
INCS 468
The dynamics of women in missions and cross-cultural ministry; historical, social, cultural, psychological, physical, and spiritual issues. Special focus on challenges and opportunities in the contemporary world. Seminar / Intercultural Studies: Selected Topics & Issues in Missions 1-3 Explores various themes and topics of current interest in Intercultural Studies. Notes: May be repeated with different content. 3 An introduction to the principles and problems of cross- language and cross-cultural communication with the special emphasis on translating the Bible into indigenous languages. Introduction to Bible Translation Practicum Seminar 1-3 Structured experience with a specific class related topic. Notes: May be repeated with different topics. Topic selection and course enrollment by advisor’s approval. 1-3 Structured experience with a specific class related topic. Notes: May be repeated with different topics. Topic selection and course enrollment by advisor’s approval. Practicum Seminar Multicultural Education 3 Focuses on the need to understand the techniques of teaching the multicultural populations which our urban schools serve. 1-3 Directed reading, individual work, in-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the faculty using standard research procedures. Notes: Topic selection and course enrollment by advisor’s approval. Directed Research Topics in Intercultural Studies 1-3 Studies in selected issues that arise from or require an international perspective such as minority rights, ethno-art, ethnomusicology, folklore and folklife, contextualization, economics and development. Notes: May be repeated with different course content.
INCS 450
INCS 470
INCS 451
INCS 471
INCS 473
Christianity & Culture
3
INCS 453
Anthropological approach to Christian theologizing; interrelationships between supracultural Christianity and human cultures.
INCS 474
Poverty & the City 3 Examines contemporary concerns of inhabitants in the city for justice, employment, housing and education. Special emphasis is given to developing strategies to empower residents of the city. 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. World Religions Urban Research 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. 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. Village & Tribal Cultures Urban Transformation 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.
INCS 455
INCS 475
INCS 456
INCS 480
INCS 457
INCS 485
INCS 458
Practical Mission Training 1-6 Topics in missionary preparation. Notes: Also available for CPLE.
INCS 490
INCS 459
Urban Practicum
3
INCS 460
A program of cross-cultural internships in the urban metropolitan area of Los Angeles. Notes: By permission of instructor only.
Mission in Political Context 3 Consideration of modern political ideologies and movements as they affect the church and its mission in selected national contexts.
INCS 463
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