Missions & Intercultural Studies A Division of The School of Intercultural Studies
Economic Anthropology 3 The study of economic and social relations as they impact human values, with emphasis on analytic tools for comparative research and cross-cultural comparisons. 3 Study of man, culture and environment with special emphasis on the manner in which their relationship with one another is affected by change agents. Applied Anthropology Culture & Transformation 3 The study of how cultures change, the dynamics and processes of change, the place of change agents and the speed and intensity of change. Implications of such processes are examined in social, political, economic and religious aspects of society. Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment 3 Exploration of the cross-cultural transition process, focusing upon 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. 3 A study of non-Caucasian ethnic groups in the light of their historical and socio-cultural background. Practical field experience in an ethnic community. Peoples of Ethnic America Introduction to World Missions 3 The nature of Christian outreach; a study of principles, history, and methodology of worldwide missions. Notes: Required of M.Div. students. 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 & Study 3 The use of social science techniques to learn about the people, needs and opportunities for evangelism in the city. 3 A study of the principles and patterns used by God as He raises up leaders for His work. This study will include a discussion of the vital place of spiritual formation in leadership development. Personal Leadership Formation Contemporary Theology of Mission 3 An overview and critique of the different theologies of mission advocated by various branches of the Church beginning with Edinburgh 1910 to the liberation theology debate of our day. 3 Consideration of modern political ideologies and movements as they affect the Church and its mission in selected national contexts. Mission in Political Context
ISAN 561
321
ISAN 671
ISAN 761
Faculty
Thomas J. Sappington, Ph.D.
Chair
Hayward, Steffen
Professors
ISCL 520
Bartlotti, Decker, Lessard-Clouston, McMahan,
Associate Professors
Pennoyer, S. Russell, Sappington, Starcher
S. Barber, Greene, Pittle
Assistant Professor
ISCL 531
Objectives
ISCL 555
Christian leaders today, whether working in their own country or in another country, are usually working in cross-cultural contexts. Leaders must be prepared with ministerial skills that will enable them in penetrating and leading effectively in the midst of ethnic complexity and multiculturalism. Christian leaders must be able to exegete the scriptures and exegete the social context in which they work. By linking the Missions & Intercultural Studies program with the School of Intercultural Studies, Talbot provides the M.Div. student an opportunity to study with theological and missiology faculty. This program is designed to provide training based on sound biblical and missiological principles that have been proven valuable in missions, pastoral leadership, cross-cultural ministry and human service.
ISCL 556
ISCL 560
ISCL 565
ISCL 655
Any Talbot student may take elective courses through the School of Intercultural Studies.
ISCL 662
Courses (ISCL & ISAN)
Dynamics of the Religious Experience 3 A treatment of conceptions of the supernatural, the function of religion in society, religion and social control, the nature of religious ritual and paraphernalia, sacred places and religious practitioners. 3 Cross-cultural study of the basic human groups of family, kin and community, examining marriage patterns and gender roles within families. Kinship & Family in Cross-cultural Perspective
ISCL 501
The Local Church & World Missions
3
ISCL 680
Designed to integrate principles of cross-cultural communication and theology and strategy of missions within a total conceptual framework to aid the local church in mission involvement. 3 Reviews the historical and contemporary worldview beliefs in the existence and activity of spiritual beings or forces often encountered by the cross-cultural worker. A theology of spirits is developed to help establish theoretical and practical guidelines for appropriate understanding of and response to spiritual beliefs and potential conflicts encountered in various cross- cultural setting. Spiritual Conflicts in Crosscultural Context
ISAN 555
ISCL 722
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