Intercultural Studies
Missions, Minor 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 Credit(s): 3. INCS 233 Foundations for Global Studies Credit(s): 3. INCS 444 History of the Expansion of Christianity Credit(s): 3. And INCS 410 Frontier Missiology Credit(s): 3. OR INCS 451 Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth Credit(s): 3. All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective:
Courses Intercultural Studies (INCS)
INCS 233 - Foundations for Global Studies Exploration of foundational issues related to international and intercultural ministry, including foundational models of global Christian witness, mission formation, contextualization, and an overview of various global realities (poverty; international development; Islam; unreached peoples; urbanization; globalization; and peace, security and conflict) from a Biblical perspective. Career tracks in intercultural and global service are explored. Credit(s): 3. INCS 310 - General Linguistics Introduction to the basic concepts in the scientific study of language, major areas of linguistic analysis, and several subareas of the field, including language in society. Material from English and a variety of other languages is used to provide a broad perspective. Credit(s): 3. INCS 313 - Language and Culture Learning Techniques and activities to help a person be a successful independent learner of a spoken language and of the culture within which it is used. Practical experience in language and culture learning in a foreign-speaking community. Fee: $100. Credit(s): 3. INCS 322 - Intercultural Adjustment Exploration of the cross-cultural transition process, focusing on 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. Credit(s): 3. INCS 324 - Introduction to Islam and Islamic Theology An introductory survey of the Islamic world and its faith, and major themes in Muslim theology and doctrine from the Qur’an to contemporary Muslim thinkers. Topics include faith, practice, the daily life and spiritual world of Muslims; the systematic character of Muslim thought; theological, historical, political, social and cultural barriers and bridges between Muslims and Christians. Critical issues like contextualization, power encounter, church multiplication, the role of women, and contemporary Islamic thought including the emergence of Islamic fundamentalism and militant Islam. Credit(s): 3. INCS 325 - Popular Islam Survey of varieties of “folk” beliefs, practices and local expressions of the less orthodox, mystical and more syncretic/ animistic components of Islam. This course equips students to understand the religious experience of everyday Islam (representing 80% of Muslims) from a biblical perspective in order to contextually communicate to the felt needs of ordinary Muslims. Prerequisite(s): 324 or instructor’s permission. Credit(s): 3. INCS 331 - Peoples of Ethnic America A study of non-Caucasian ethnic groups in America in light of their historical and socio-cultural background. Practical field experience in an ethnic community. Credit(s): 3.
Theology of Mission Theology of Mission
Credit(s): 3.
BBST 458 OR INCS 450
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements Choose two electives from the following:
Introduction to Islam and Islamic Theology Peoples of the World
INCS 324
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
INCS 332 INCS 333 INCS 334
Principles of Church Multiplication
Church Planting Models and Strategies
Credit(s): 3.
Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion
INCS 338
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
World Christianity
INCS 342 INCS 360 INCS 447 INCS 448 INCS 456 INCS 457 INCS 458 INCS 468 INCS 470
Short-Term Mission Leadership Approaches to the Islamic World
Topics in Islamic Studies
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
World Religions Urban Research
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Village and Tribal Cultures
Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry Seminar in Intercultural Studies: Selected Topics and Issues in Missions
Credit(s): 1 - 3. Credit(s): 1 - 3. Credit(s): 1 - 6.
Directed Research
INCS 480 INCS 490
Practical Mission Training
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