Intercultural Studies Minor Minor Requirements
Required courses are:
• INCS 233 - Foundations for Global Studies Unit(s): 3. or • INCS 322 - Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment Unit(s): 3. • INCS 324 - Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology Unit(s): 3. • INCS 325 - Popular Islam Unit(s): 3. • INCS 447 - Approaches to the Islamic World Unit(s): 3. and either Select two history courses: • INCS 431 - History of the Middle East & Islam I Unit(s): 3. • INCS 432 - History of the Middle East & Islam II Unit(s): 3. or Select one history and one additional Islamic elective: • INCS 431 - History of the Middle East & Islam I Unit(s): 3. • INCS 432 - History of the Middle East & Islam II Unit(s): 3. • INCS 434 - Islam in America and the West Unit(s): 3. • INCS 448 - Topics in Islamic Studies Unit(s): 1 - 3. General Education Credit: Students are strongly encouraged to take the course listed below for general education credit. • ANTH 200 - General Cultural Anthropology Unit(s): 3. 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). Required courses are: • INCS 419 - Sufism Unit(s): 3. • ANTH 200 - General Cultural Anthropology Unit(s): 3. • INCS 233 - Foundations for Global Studies Unit(s): 3. • INCS 446 - Expansion of the World Christian Movement Unit(s): 3. • INCS 410 - Frontier Missiology Unit(s): 3. or • INCS 451 - Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth Unit(s): 3. and Select two electives from the following: • INCS 324 - Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology Unit(s): 3. • INCS 332 - Peoples of the World Unit(s): 3. • INCS 333 - Discipleship Multiplication Unit(s): 3. • INCS 334 - Church Planting Models & Strategies Unit(s): 3.
An Intercultural Studies Minor is offered with the completion of the courses listed below. Students must consult with a department advisor. • ANTH 200 - General Cultural Anthropology Unit(s): 3. and • 15 additional INCS units, 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 units of specified Intercultural Studies and Anthropology courses and 3 specified units in a Bible elective.
Required Courses
• ANTH 200 - General Cultural Anthropology Unit(s): 3. • ANTH 403 - Economy, Society & Values Unit(s): 3. • INCS 345 - Introduction to International Development Unit(s): 3. • INCS 347 - Micro Issues in Relief & Development Unit(s): 3. • INCS 433 - Community Development Models & Strategies Unit(s): 3. • INCS 435 - Project Evaluation & Assessment Unit(s): 3. With permission from the International Development Minor Program Director, INCS 347 and / or INCS 435 may be substituted with one or more of the following courses: • ANTH 342 - Social Justice & Human Rights Unit(s): 3. • ANTH 370 - Topics in Cultural Anthropology Unit(s): 3. • INCS 485 - Topics in Intercultural Studies Unit(s): 1 - 3. Bible Elective Students are required to complete three units of specified Bible coursework through the completion of one of the following courses: • BBST 458 - Theology of Mission Unit(s): 3. • or BBST 465 - Integration Seminar Unit(s): 3. BBST 465, choose Gospel & Culture, or Justice, Advocacy & the Kingdom of God Islamic Studies Minor An Islamic Studies Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units in Intercultural Studies and 3 specified units in Bible. 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.
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