Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
may be substituted with one or more of the following courses: ANTH 342 Social Justice and Human Rights Credit(s): 3. ANTH 370 Topics in Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. INCS 485 Topics in Intercultural Studies Credit(s): 1 - 3. Elective Requirements Students are required to complete 3 credits of specified Bible coursework through the completion of one of the following courses:
Core Requirements Students must complete the Interdisciplinary core requirements and the following:
Peoples of Ethnic America
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
INCS 331 INCS 332 BBST 458 BBST 465
Peoples of the World Theology of Mission
Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. Integration Seminar: Gospel & Culture or Integration Seminar: Christian Philosophy of Education
Theology of Mission Theology of Mission
Credit(s): 3.
BBST 458 OR INCS 450
Intercultural Studies, Minor Minor Requirements An Intercultural Studies Minor is offered with the completion of the courses listed below. Students must consult with a department advisor. Core Requirements ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective: BBST 458 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. OR INCS 450 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements Choose 15 additional INCS credits, 12 of which must be upper-division. International Development, Minor The International Development minor will provide students with the background, knowledge, and understanding to effectively interact with Christian development practitioners to meet the physical (health, education, housing, etc.) and spiritual needs of individuals. In addition, students will be equipped to work with a diversity of development organizations and other non-governmental and governmental organizations to address contemporary development issues. Minor Requirements The minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits of specified Intercultural Studies and Anthropology courses and 3 specified credits in a Bible elective. Core Requirements ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 403 Economic Anthropology Credit(s): 3. INCS 345 Introduction to International Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 347 Micro Issues in Relief and Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 433 Community Development Models and Strategies Credit(s): 3. INCS 435 Project Evaluation and Assessment Credit(s): 3. With permission from the International Development Minor Program Director, INCS 347 and/or INCS 435
Credit(s): 3.
Or
Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. Choose either BBST 465 - Integration Seminar: Gospel and Culture, or Justice, Advocacy and the Kingdom of God.
BBST 465
Islamic Studies, Minor The minor will equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to serve as Christian professionals in a broad range of vocations in diverse Islamic contexts. Minor Requirements An Islamic Studies Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits in Intercultural Studies and 3 specified credits in Bible. General Education Requirements Students are strongly encouraged to take the course listed below for general education credit.
General Cultural Anthropology
Credit(s): 3.
ANTH 200
Core Requirements INCS 233
Foundations for Global Studies
Credit(s): 3.
OR INCS 322
Intercultural Adjustment
Credit(s): 3.
And
Introduction to Islam and Islamic Theology
INCS 324
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Popular Islam
INCS 325 INCS 447
Approaches to the Islamic World Credit(s): 3. All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective: BBST 458 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. OR INCS 450 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements Choose at least one history course:
History of the Middle East and Islam I History of the Middle East and Islam II
INCS 431
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 432
Credit(s): 3. If only one history course is chosen, then choose one additional Islamic elective: INCS 419 Sufism Credit(s): 3. INCS 434 Islam in America and the West Credit(s): 3. INCS 448 Topics in Islamic Studies Credit(s): 1 - 3.
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