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. Unit(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. Unit(s): 3. INCS 446 - Expansion of the World Christian Movement 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). Unit(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 or instructor ʼ s permission. Unit(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 or instructor ʼ s permission. Note(s): May be repeated with different course content. Unit(s): 1 - 3. INCS 449 - Topics in Ministry to Internationals and Immigrants Studies in selected issues pertaining to effective ministry among international sojourners in North America due to economic migration, forced resettlement, political service, academic pursuits, or professional advancement. Topics may include sojourner adjustment; transnational identity; ethnicity and ethnic conflict; diaspora missiology; or studies focusing on immigrants, international students, church- and campus-based strategies, and ministry without borders. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Unit(s): 3. INCS 450 - Theology of Mission A study of the centrality of God ʼ s redemptive acts on behalf of mankind from both the Old and New Testaments, as well as theological issues related to the mission of the Church in modern times. Note(s): See Biblical Studies 458. Unit(s): 3. INCS 451 - Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth A basic understanding of evangelism and church growth concepts as related both to the local congregations and to the task of worldwide evangelization. Attention is given to identifying receptive peoples, bringing them to faith, incorporating them into the church and multiplying more churches. Unit(s): 3. INCS 453 - Christianity & Culture Anthropological approach to Christian theologizing; interrelationships between supracultural Christianity and human cultures. Unit(s): 3.
INCS 455 - Poverty & the City Examines contemporary concerns of inhabitants in the city for justice, employment, housing and education. Special emphasis is given to developing strategies to empower residents of the city. Unit(s): 3. INCS 456 - World Religions The distinctive features of the historical ethnic religions, with special emphasis on their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their bearings upon missionary strategies. Unit(s): 3. INCS 457 - Urban Research The use of social science research techniques to learn about the people, needs and opportunities for living, working, and serving in the city. Special attention is given to researching people groups and the adaptations they make to urban contexts. Unit(s): 3. INCS 458 - Village & Tribal Cultures Analysis of the cultural institutions and values in tribal, peasant and newly emerging economies, with special consideration as to their openness or resistance to change. Unit(s): 3. INCS 459 - Urban Transformation Explores the literature and contemporary case studies of urban social changes and urban change agents. Attention is given to the analysis of social and spiritual transformation through the creation of committed communities including urban churches. Unit(s): 3. INCS 460 - Urban Practicum A program of cross-cultural internships in the urban metropolitan area of Los Angeles. Unit(s): 3. INCS 463 - Mission in Political Context Consideration of modern political ideologies and movements as they affect the church and its mission in selected national contexts. Unit(s): 3. INCS 465 - Integration Seminar Gospel & Culture. This capstone course equips students to explore diverse issues in the contemporary world, such as social justice and contextual theologies, from a biblical, cultural, and missiological perspective. The presentation of a major paper is used to demonstrate integrative skills. Unit(s): 3. INCS 468 - Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry The dynamics of women in missions and cross-cultural ministry; historical, social, cultural, psychological, physical, and spiritual issues. Special focus on challenges and opportunities in the contemporary world. Unit(s): 3. INCS 470 - Seminar / Intercultural Studies: Selected Topics & Issues in Missions Explores various themes and topics of current interest in Intercultural Studies. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Unit(s): 1 - 3. INCS 471 - Introduction to Bible Translation An introduction to the principles and problems of cross-language and cross-cultural communication with the special emphasis on translating the Bible into indigenous languages. Unit(s): 3. INCS 473 - Practicum Seminar Structured experience with a specific class related topic. Note(s): May be repeated with different topics. Topic selection and course enrollment by advisor ʼ s approval. Unit(s): 1 - 3. INCS 474 - Practicum Seminar Structured experience with a specific class related topic. Note(s): May be repeated with different topics. Topic selection and course enrollment by advisor ʼ s approval. Unit(s): 1 - 3. INCS 475 - Multicultural Education Focuses on the need to understand the techniques of teaching the multicultural populations which our urban schools serve. Unit(s): 3.
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