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 ʼ s permission. Unit(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 A study of specific cultural areas with an emphasis on customs, social structures, religion, arts, and history. May be repeated with different course content. Areas of specialty may include: History, People & Cultures of Latin America • History, People & Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa • Peoples & Cultures of China • Peoples & Cultures of India • Women in Islamic Cultures • Peoples of the Islamic World • Native Peoples of America • Peoples & Cultures of Southeast Asia. Unit(s): 3. INCS 333 - Discipleship Multiplication Exploration of the foundational issues related to global ministry, emphasizing church planting strategies for entering and leaving an area. A holistic approach to ministry designed to empower nationals for ministry and using teamwork with the investigation of spiritual gifts, skills and life experience. Unit(s): 3. INCS 334 - Church Planting Models & Strategies A survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of various church planting strategies. Emphasizing key factors which the church planter can implement in a given cross-cultural context with strategy for turning over the leadership to the local church. Prerequisite(s): 333. Unit(s): 3. in an ethnic community. Unit(s): 3. INCS 332 - Peoples of the World INCS 338 - Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion This study moves beyond the classroom to actual urban church plants in the greater L.A. area. Visits and dialogues provide the practical ways pastors, lay people, para-church people, and missionaries prepare themselves and their congregations for intentional church planting in ethnically diverse communities. Fee: $50. Unit(s): 3. INCS 342 - World Christianity An introduction to the contemporary worldwide Christian movement, focusing on social, cultural and missiological issues; the translatability of the gospel; and non-Western missions and religious movements. Unit(s): 3. INCS 345 - Introduction to International Development Key theories, models and macro concerns in development, and historic overview of the practice of relief and development. Exploration of topics such as poverty, gender, human rights, debt, nationalism and economic development, globalization, and transformational / holistic development. Provides a broad survey of development concepts, trends, and challenges. When Offered: Offered in the fall. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite to INCS 347, 433, 435. Unit(s): 3. INCS 347 - Micro Issues in Relief & Development This course deals with micro issues in relief and development such as sustainable agriculture, HIV / AIDS and other health issues, literacy, the environment, food security, micro-enterprise development, gender, migration issues, internally displaced persons (IDP ʼ s), refugee response and the role of NGO ʼ s and faith-based organizations / agencies in working with complex humanitarian emergencies. Prerequisite(s): 345. Unit(s): 3.
INCS 338 - Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion Unit(s): 3. INCS 342 - World Christianity Unit(s): 3.
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• INCS 360 - Short-Term Mission Leadership Unit(s): 3. • INCS 447 - Approaches to the Islamic World Unit(s): 3. • INCS 448 - Topics in Islamic Studies Unit(s): 1 - 3. • INCS 456 - World Religions Unit(s): 3. • INCS 457 - Urban Research Unit(s): 3. • INCS 458 - Village & Tribal Cultures Unit(s): 3. • INCS 468 - Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry Unit(s): 3. • INCS 470 - Seminar / Intercultural Studies: Selected Topics & Issues in Missions Unit(s): 1 - 3. • INCS 480 - Directed Research Unit(s): 1 - 3. • INCS 490 - Practical Mission Training Unit(s): 1 - 6. Required for all minors All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective: • BBST 458 - Theology of Mission Unit(s): 3. • or INCS 450 - Theology of Mission Unit(s): 3. 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. Unit(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. Unit(s): 3. INCS 313 - Language & 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. Unit(s): 3. INCS 322 - Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment Courses (INCS) INCS 233 - Foundations for Global Studies 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. Unit(s): 3. INCS 324 - Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology An introductory survey of the Islamic world and its faith, and major themes in Muslim theology and doctrine from the Qur ʼ 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. Unit(s): 3.
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