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Biola University
Middle East Studies Minor Mission
POSC 206 Comparative Government POSC 207 International Relations POSC 480 Studies in Political Science 1 Total Credits
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The Middle East Studies minor focuses on a part of the world that has played a vital role in biblical and religious history, and continues to play a vital role in world politics today. Doing the coursework of this minor, which crosses several disciplines, and engaging with the professors that you'll get to know and the ideas that you'll wrestle with, is excellent preparation to be salt and light in the world. The study of the history, languages, cultures, religions and politics of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean world will prepare students to engage in the increasing international interest of this area. Minor Requirements Students who wish to pursue a minor in Middle Eastern Studies must complete a minimum of 21 credits. General Education Requirements Students are recommended to take the following courses as a part of their General Education requirements, total 6 credits: HIST 207 World Civilizations I HIST 208 World Civilizations II Foreign Language Recommendation: In order to fulfill Biola University's general education requirement, students must obtain a minimum of 12 credits of foreign language. Students are encouraged to pursue study from the following languages: Biblical Hebrew or Arabic (both currently offered at Biola), Modern Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish
1 Students should take either POSC 480 - Studies in Political Science: Islamic Political Philosophy OR Arab-Israeli Conflict. Missions Minor Mission 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). Minor Requirements A Missions minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits, 12 of which must be upper-division.
Core Requirements ANTH 200
General Cultural Anthropology Foundations of Global Studies
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INCS 233 INCS 444
History of the Expansion of Christianity
Select one of the following:
Biblical Studies: Among the 30 credits of Bible/theology courses required in Biblical studies, it is recommended that the following courses be included: BBST 109 Old Testament History and Literature BBST 110 New Testament History and Literature BBST 465 Integration Seminar (should be taken as Israeli-Palestinian Conflicts) Core Requirements History: Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following:
INCS 333 INCS 334 INCS 338
Principles of Church Multiplication Church Planting Models and Strategies Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion
INCS 410 INCS 451
Frontier Missiology
Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth
Elective Requirements Select 6 credits of Intercultural Studies courses from the following: 1
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HIST 430 HIST 441 HIST 442
History of the Jewish People
INCS 324 INCS 332 INCS 333 INCS 334 INCS 338 INCS 342 INCS 360 INCS 410 INCS 447 INCS 448 INCS 451 INCS 456 INCS 457 INCS 458 INCS 468
Introduction to Islam and Islamic Theology
History of the Middle East and Islam I History of the Middle East and Islam II
Peoples of the World
Principles of Church Multiplication Church Planting Models and Strategies Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion
Middle East Culture and Religion: Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following:
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ANTH 365 Biblical Archaeology: Ancient Near East ANTH 366 Biblical Archaeology: Palestine ENGL 481 Studies in World Literature HIST 304 Ancient Near East HIST 453 The Islamic City HIST 454 Arab-Israeli Conflict HIST 455 History of Israel and Zionism HIST 456 Muslim, Jewish and Christian Relations INCS 324 Introduction to Islam and Islamic Theology INCS 325 Popular Islam INCS 447 Approaches to the Islamic World INCS 448 Topics in Islamic Studies
World Christianity
Short-Term Mission Leadership
Frontier Missiology
Approaches to the Islamic World
Topics in Islamic Studies
Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth
World Religions Urban Research
Village and Tribal Cultures
Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry
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