Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
Minor Requirements An Intercultural Studies Minor is offered with the completion of the courses listed below. Students must consult with a department advisor. Core Requirements ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective: BBST 458 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. OR INCS 450 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements CHOOSE 15 additional INCS credits, 12 of which must be upper- division. International Development, Minor Mission 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 credits of specified Intercultural Studies and Anthropology courses and 3 specified credits in a Bible elective. Core Requirements ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 403 Economic Anthropology Credit(s): 3. INCS 345 Introduction to International Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 433 Community Development Models and Strategies Credit(s): 3. INCS 347 Micro Issues in Relief and Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 435 Project Evaluation and Assessment Credit(s): 3. With permission from the International Development Minor Program Director, INCS 347 and/or INCS 435 may be substituted
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BBST 450 Credit(s): 1–3. Students are required to take BBST 450 - Theology of Gender as one of their Bible electives. Does not count toward the Gender Studies Minor credits. Elective Requirements Choose 15 credits from the following courses: ANTH 320 Topics in Gender Studies Credit(s): 1–3. ANTH 320 must be taken as Gender and Globalization or Gender and Communication. ANTH 402 Family, Kinship and Gender Credit(s): 3. SOCI 320 Marriage and the Family Credit(s): 3. SOCI 352 Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender Credit(s): 3. SOCI 460 Topics in Sociology Credit(s): 3. SOCI 460 must be taken as Film, Art, Race, and Gender or Feminist Movements. PSYC 345 Psychology of Gender Credit(s): 3. The following courses may be taken with a gender focused topic: ENGL 430 Special Studies in Literature Credit(s): 3. ENGL 454 Studies in Literary Theory Credit(s): 3. ENGL 460 Studies in Literary Genre Credit(s): 3. PSYC 470 Current Topics in Psychology Credit(s): 1–3. History, Minor Mission Advanced Study: Systematic Theology History is a study of the past. It’s learning about families, neighborhoods, and states, and the ideas that drive them. The mission of the History minor is for students to grow in knowledge of the beauty and diversity of civilizations, and to prepare students to read critically, discuss intelligently, and write persuasively. Minor Requirements A History Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits beyond the general education requirements, 12 of which must be upper- division. General Education Requirements HIST 108 United States History to 1865 Credit(s): 3. HIST 109 United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3. HIST 207 World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3. HIST 208 World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3. Core Requirements Choose a minimum of 3 credits in each of the three concentrations (Asian/African Civilizations, European Civilization, Civilizations of the Americas) listed under History, B.A.. Elective Requirements The remaining 9 credits may be chosen from either the three concentrations or any other History course offerings. Intercultural Studies, Minor Mission The Intercultural Studies minor equips students in areas of theology, history, culture and strategic planning as each relates to cross-cultural evangelical witness and service. Contexts of diverse populations and overseas work in urban, rural, and other global considerations seek the most effective means possible to advance the gospel and integrate biblical truth into other disciplines that this minor might accompany.
with one or more of the following courses: ANTH 342 Social Justice and Human Rights ANTH 370 Topics in Cultural Anthropology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Topics in Intercultural Studies
INCS 485
Credit(s): 1–3.
Elective Requirements Students are required to complete 3 credits of specified Bible coursework through the completion of one of the following courses: BBST 458 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. OR INCS 450 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. OR BBST 465 Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. Choose either BBST 465 - Integration Seminar: Gospel and Culture; or Justice, Advocacy and the Kingdom of God.
Islamic Studies, Minor Mission
The Islamic Studies minor exists to equip men and women to make disciples among Muslims and impact the Islamic world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
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