Cook School of Intercultural Studies
ISCL 530 - Topics in Intercultural Health Care Topics include:
ISCL 582 - Urban Leadership Development Examines various models, definitions, and case studies of urban leadership styles. The different roles and character formation of the leader are presented. Special focus is given to the theory and methods of mentoring as essential for the multiplication of strategically-minded leaders in the city. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 583 - Poverty and 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 602 - 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 603 - Micro Issues in Relief and Development 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’s), refugee response and the role of NGO’s and faith-based organizations/agencies in working with complex humanitarian emergencies. Prerequisite(s): ISCL 602. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 605 - 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 transformational development practitioners in sustainable economic development and community organizing. Prerequisite(s): ISCL 602. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 609 - Islam and Islamic Theology An overview of the Islamic world, its faith, practices, historical tradition, and diverse cultures. Introduction to major themes in Islamic theology; theological, political, historical, social and cultural barriers and bridges between Muslims and Christians; contemporary topics like contextualization, the role of women, power encounter, church planting, and militant Islam; and critical issues related to cross-cultural communication and service in Islamic contexts. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 610 - Popular and Folk Islam This course examines the varieties of “folk” or popular religious beliefs, practices, and experiences associated with less orthodox, local, mystical and syncretic or animistic expressions of Islam in diverse contexts in the Islamic world. Drawing on anthropological, theological, and missiological perspectives, the course equips students to critically assess and contextually communicate to the felt needs of ordinary Muslims. Prerequisite(s): ISCL 609. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 611 - Approaches to Islam An analysis of the history and dynamics of the Muslim-Christian encounter, with special attention to the communication of Christian faith, including an evaluation of historical and innovative contemporary approaches to Islam; the missiology of leading scholar-practitioners; and the dynamics of conversion, discipleship, church planting and insider movements in Muslim contexts. Prerequisite(s): ISCL 609. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 612 - Frontier Missiology An analysis of the “frontier missions” movement, its historical background, and associated theology, anthropology, and missiology, with special attention to leading proponents, critical concepts, and strategic implications; contextual church planting and insider movements; and the dynamics of missiological breakthrough among “unreached peoples” in Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and tribal contexts. Note(s): This course may function as an elective for the Islamic specialization. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 650 - Topics in Islamic Studies Topics include: Sufism; Islamic Theology; The Qur’an and Muslim Tradition; Islam in North America; Muslim-Christian Relations; Islam in the 21st Century; Religion and State in the Modern Middle East; The Anthropology of Islam; Women in Islam. Prerequisite(s): ISCL 609. Note(s): May be repeated with different focus. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
Global Health Perspectives: Theories and skills related to health teaching, physical assessment, preparation and utilization of indigenous health care. Global Health: The Continuum of self-care in the context of culture: 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 contest of health care programs. Intercultural Clinical Practicum: Supervised crosscultural clinical health care experience. Prerequisites: ISCL 520. RN licensure. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 531 - Peoples of Ethnic America A study of non-Caucasian ethnic groups in the light of their historical and socio-cultural background. Practical field experience in an ethnic community. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 543 - Women in Missions The dynamics of understanding the role of missionary women: historical, physical, social, psychological, spiritual. Focus on the issues and opportunities in contemporary world. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 555 - Introduction to World Missions The nature of Christian outreach; a study of principles, history, and methodology of worldwide missions. Note(s): Required of M.Div. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 556 - 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 559 - Topics in Urban Studies May be repeated with different focus. Topics include: Juvenile Delinquency, Deviant Behavior, Social Problems, Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 560 - Urban Research and Study The use of social science techniques to learn about the people, needs and opportunities for evangelism in the city. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 565 - Personal Leadership Formation A study of the principles and patterns used by God as He raises up leaders for His work. This study will include a discussion of the vital place of spiritual formation in leadership development. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 568 - Theology of the City Explores the unfolding meaning of global civilization from historical, biblical, cultural and strategic perspectives taking into account spiritual dynamics and worldview issues. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 572 - Topics in Contemporary Missions Issues Topic selection and course enrollment by advisor’s approval. Note(s): May be repeated with different focus. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISCL 573 - The Church and the City Explores the literature and contemporary case studies of urban social changes and urban change agents. Attention is given to the analysis of social transformation through the creation of committed communities including urban churches. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 575 - Multicultural Education Experiential approach to crosscultural differences in the classroom as they affect teaching and learning. Focus of attention is primarily the United States. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 581 - Urbanization in Developing Countries Explores the ancient rituals, traditions, and modern ideas by which two- thirds of the world’s people now live. The student will become familiar with and equipped for interaction with the assumptions, belief systems, and cultural ways that have yielded profoundly different societies in the non-western world. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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