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Biola University
INCS 410 - Frontier Missiology Credits 3 An examination of the theology and missiology of the "frontier missions" movement and the emphasis on "unreached peoples," including its historical background, leading proponents, anthropological conceptions, and strategic implications; the dynamics of pioneer church movements; contextualization in Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Tribal societies; insider movements; and other models of mission breakthrough. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 419 - Sufism Credits 3 A survey of Islamic mysticism, its sources in the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad, and its literary, cultural, and social expressions in Arab, Persian, Indic, and Turkish regions, including an examination of representative texts and Sufi poetry; sainthood, authority, and brotherhoods; and Sufism in the contemporary world. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 420 - Intercultural Communication Credits 3 Principles and processes of communicating from one culture to another. Focus on different perceptions, ways of thinking, values, non-verbal expression, language expression and subgroups within a culture as they relate to the media and the message. Note(s): See also COMM 472. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 425 - Spiritual Conflicts in Cross-Cultural Context Credits 3 The study of historical and contemporary worldview beliefs in the existence and activity of spiritual beings or forces. The course establishes for the cross-cultural worker biblical, theoretical, and practical guidelines in dealing with spirit beliefs and conflicts. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 427 - Spiritual Formation in Cross-cultural Context Credits 3 An examination of cross-cultural dynamics of Christian spirituality and spiritual formation, with particular attention to the impact of living and serving in distinctly non-Christian religious environments, and the rigors of living and serving internationally upon the inner-life of the believer. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 430 - Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care Credits 3 Global Health Perspectives: Theories and skills related to health teaching, physical assessment, preparation and utilization of indigenous health care. Global Health: Preparation for living overseas: healthy lifestyle, prevention of disease, mental and spiritual burnout, initial treatment where there is no doctor. Global Health Priorities: Preparation for serving organizations involved in planning and implementing health care systems at the district and village level. Global Health Communication: The anthropological study of problems of illness and health with emphasis on the cultural context of health care programs. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
INCS 431 - History of the Middle East and Islam I Credits 3 Political, social and cultural history of the Middle East with an emphasis on Islamic civilization to 1453. Special emphasis on relationships of Muslims and non-Muslim peoples under Islamic rule. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 432 - History of the Middle East and Islam II Credits 3 Political, social and cultural history of the Middle East with an emphasis on Islamic civilization from 1453. Special emphasis on the development of the Middle Eastern state system following the First World War, and on the Arab- Israeli conflict. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 433 - Community Development Models and Strategies Credits 3 Exposure to various models for engagement in development projects and practice, assessment of participatory learning and action approaches, examination of the role of expatriates in community development, analysis of the complexities of community participation, exploration of the role of transformational development practitioners in sustainable economic development and community organizing. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 345. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 434 - Islam in America and the West Credits 3 This course examines the historical background, dynamics and growth of Islam in America and the West, with special attention to theological, social, political, and cultural issues raised by Muslims living in Western society; immigration; conversion to Islam; African-American Islam; radical Islam; the rise of Islamic leadership and institutions (mosques, schools, and associations); roles for Muslim women; and resources and approaches to reaching Muslim neighbors. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Examination of the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation/ assessment of a development project. Special emphasis on project funding and support, project supervision, project partnership issues, governmental and non-governmental relationships, and participatory evaluation methods. Students will gain practical/hands-on experience through evaluating a local development project. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 345. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 440 - The Local Church and World Missions Credits 3 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 435 - Project Evaluation and Assessment 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, including approaches to mission education, mobilization, organization, and leadership; disciple making, prayer, and member care; partnerships, church-based teams, and responding to contemporary global issues. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 444 - History of the Expansion of Christianity Credits 3 The historical development and spread of the Christian faith from the apostolic period until today. Emphasis is given to the modern era, especially growth dynamics in the Global South (non-Western world). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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