Intercultural Studies
transformational development practitioners in sustainable economic development and community organizing. Prerequisite(s): 345. Credit(s): 3. INCS 434 - Islam in America and the West 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. Credit(s): 3. INCS 435 - Project Evaluation and Assessment 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. Prerequisite(s): 345. Credit(s): 3. INCS 440 - The Local Church and World Missions 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. Credit(s): 3. INCS 444 - History of the Expansion of Christianity 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). Credit(s): 3. INCS 445 - New Religious Movements 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. Credit(s): 3. INCS 447 - Approaches to the Islamic World 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. Prerequisite(s): 324. Credit(s): 3. INCS 448 - Topics in Islamic Studies 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. Prerequisite(s): 324. Note(s): May be repeated with different course content. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
INCS 420 - Intercultural Communication 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. Credit(s): 3. INCS 421 - Communication and Diversity Study and analysis of intercultural communication and identity within the context of the United States. Cross-listed: COMM 473. Credit(s): 3. INCS 425 - Spiritual Conflicts in Cross-cultural Context 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. Credit(s): 3. INCS 427 - Spiritual Formation in Cross-cultural Context 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. Credit(s): 3. INCS 430 - Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care 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. Credit(s): 3. INCS 431 - History of the Middle East and Islam I 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. Cross-listed: HIST 441. This cross-listed course is taught by the History Department. Credit(s): 3. INCS 432 - History of the Middle East and Islam II 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. Cross- listed: HIST 442. This cross-listed course is taught by the History Department. Credit(s): 3. INCS 433 - Community Development Models and Strategies 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
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