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INCS 445 - New Religious Movements Credits 3 Examines the role of religion and belief systems as they affect the appearance and direction of a variety of revitalization movements found in Africa, North America, Brazil, Asia and the Pacific. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Exploration of historical and contemporary approaches to Muslim peoples, including an analysis of effective interactions and Muslim perceptions, and individual and organizational approaches like evangelism, apologetics, interfaith dialogue, evangelism, apologetics, education, development and compassion ministries, reconciliation, peace-building and the planting of transformational communities. This course will equip students with an understanding of the basic competencies needed to live and serve effectively among Muslim peoples in the name and spirit of Jesus. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 448 - Topics in Islamic Studies Credits 1-3 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 447 - Approaches to the Islamic World Studies in selected issues pertaining to Islam, such as Islamic Theology; The Qur'an and Muslim Tradition; The Life of Muhammad; Muslim- Christian Relations; Islam in the 21st Century; Islam and State; The Anthropology of Islam. Conflict and Change in Islamic World or an in- depth study of a particular aspect of Islamic thought, practice or history. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: INCS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 449 - Topics in Ministry to Internationals and Immigrants Credits 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. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 450 - Theology of Mission Credits 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. Note(s): See BBST 458. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 109, BBST 251, BBST 254, and BBST 306. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 451 - Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth Credits 3 A basic understanding of evangelism and church growth concepts as related both to 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
INCS 453 - Christianity and Culture Credits 3 Anthropological approach to Christian theologizing; interrelationships between supracultural Christianity and human cultures. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 455 - Poverty and the City Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 456 - World Religions Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 457 - Urban Research Credits 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. Note(s): Course is usually offered in Los Angeles in the Fall semester and frequently in New York City as a Summer Study Tour. See Program Director for details. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 458 - Village and Tribal Cultures Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 459 - Urban Transformation Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 460 - Urban Practicum Credits 3 A program of cross-cultural internships in the urban metropolitan area of Los Angeles. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 463 - Mission in Political Context Credits 3 Consideration of modern political ideologies and movements as they affect the church and its mission in selected national contexts. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. INCS 465 - Integration Seminar: Gospel and Culture Credits 3 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. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Intercultural Studies (INCS); and Undergraduate Level.
more churches. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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