Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
ISCL 821 - Education in Social Context The examination of education in its social environment that explores how political, social, economic, and policy issues affect educational theory and practice and how education, in turn, contributes to the broader society. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 823 - Crosscultural Teaching and Learning Strategies This course examines theories of learning and analyzes strategies for effective teaching in intercultural contexts. It is designed for those who already have a background in education. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 825 - Comparative Human Development This course examines how culture shapes human growth and learning by comparing various human development theories across cultures. Particular focus is given to adult learning theory. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 852 - Contemporary Issues in Cognitive Anthropology and Worldview Studies An in-depth analysis of contemporary developments in the study of the role of cognition in cultural processes, value formation, and cultural change including an analysis of theoretical approaches to the study of cognitive anthropology. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 853 - Theoretical Issues in Cross-Cultural Engagement An examination of the manner in which social science and anthropological theories have impacted popular culture, political policy, missionary activities, and cross-cultural engagements. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 860 - Practicum May be done in Church Planting Urban Studies, Women’s Ministries or other approved church/mission programs. Note(s): Designed for doctoral students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–6. ISCL 861 - Alternative Delivery Systems in Education Contemporary technologies and travel ease offer new possibilities for training national leaders. This course will examine such systems as theological education by extension, in-service short courses and distance education to evaluate their suitability and effectiveness. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 865 - Qualifying Examination Following the completion of coursework, the student must register for the qualifying examination. The student is considered full-time while enrolled for ISCL 865. Fee: $100. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. ISCL 866 - Qualifying Examination Extension If all components of the qualifying examination have not been successfully completed within the semester, which a student was enrolled, a student may petition the committee for an extension to permit one additional semester for completing the exam. If approved the student will be considered less than half-time. The qualifying examination must be successfully completed within the second semester. Fee: $100. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. ISCL 867 - Comparative Educational Systems An analytical comparison of selected national educational systems emphasizing the cultural value base for decisions regarding access to education, choice of curriculum, educational finance, professional and status issues and other matters of educational theory and practice utilizing comparative methodological approach. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 872 - Foundations of Doctoral Research Prepares students to undertake doctoral studies with the final dissertation already in view. Introduction to the dissertation process, including the selection and delimitation of a researchable dissertation topic, strategies in library research, mapping a literature review, rudimentary research design and issues of form and style with particular attention to proper attribution of sources. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 873 - Tutorial May be repeated with different topics such as intercultural studies, Bible translation, missiology, crosscultural theology, crosscultural education, and crosscultural health care. Note(s): Designed for doctoral students only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISCL 874 - Seminars May be repeated with different topics including church planting, evangelism, anthropology, intercultural communication, linguistics, crosscultural education, sociolinguistics, crosscultural theology, theology of mission, history of missions, mission strategy, Bible translation. Note(s): Designed for doctoral students only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
ISCL 879 - Research Design This course explores qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design in the social sciences. It equips doctoral students to select and describe appropriate research methods and procedures for
their doctoral dissertation. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 880 - D.Miss. Dissertation/Capstone Project
Normally a student must take a minimum of two credits for up to a maximum of 4 semesters to be considered full time. Note(s): The student will be considered full-time for a maximum of four semesters. Grade Mode: D. Credit(s): 0–4. ISCL 881 - D.Miss. Dissertation/Capstone Project Proposal After completing the coursework, the student begins work to finalize the proposal, which includes selecting a chair and a committee, attaining PHRRC permission, successfully defending the proposal to the committee, and making all pre-field research arrangements. Once all these steps are completed, the student is cleared to begin actual field research. Note(s): The student will be considered full-time for a maximum of one semester. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. ISCL 883 - Action-Reflection Research Design This course exposes students to the principles and practices of Action-Reflection Research with a view of equipping them to design research projects involving conceptually sound planning, collaborative implementation, and critical reflection as the capstone piece of their doctoral program. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 885 - Multicultural Education This course explores educational theory and practice relative to teaching and learning among people from multiple cultures in a single setting, both in North America and other international contexts. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 888 - D.Miss. Capstone Project Proposal After completing required coursework, the student begins work to finalize the proposal, which includes selecting a chair and a committee, attaining PHRRC permission, successfully defending the proposal to the committee, and making all pre-field research arrangements. Once all these steps are completed, the student is cleared to begin actual field research. Note(s): The student will be considered full-time for a maximum of one semester. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. ISCL 889 - D.Miss. Capstone Project Field and project work. Note(s): The student will be considered full-time for a maximum of four semesters. Grade Mode: D. Credit(s): 2. ISCL 890 - Ph.D. Dissertation Field Research Enrolling in ISCL 890 for 0 to 6 credits constitutes full-time status. However, dissertation work constitutes full-time status only for a total of four semesters. Grade Mode: D. Credit(s): 0–6. ISCL 891 - Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal This course facilitates the development and refinement of the doctoral dissertation proposal through preparation, presentation and critique of proposal drafts and examination and discussion of issues related to dissertation research. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISCL 893 - Leave of Absence For students who have been granted an official leave of absence from the program. Fee: $15. Grade Mode: N.. Credit(s): 0. ISCL 895 - D.Miss. Research Seminar In-depth investigation of a topic under the guidance of the Intercultural Studies department using standard research procedures. Topic selection and course enrollment is by department approval. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISCL 896 - Ph.D. Research Seminar Specialized research topics are examined critically in consider able detail with attention to the supporting literature on each topic. Note(s): May be repeated under a different topic. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. ISCL 897 - Research Seminar Discussion and application of the central areas of Christian Ministry and Leadership research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the results. Note(s): Required for the first semester of the Th.M. missions program. A second semester (ISCL 898) may be taken to continue research in the area of interest. Fee: $50. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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