Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
concentrations create an emphasis in a particular career field. Focusing your Intercultural Studies degree on a specific area of study or interest allows future employers to recognize special skills in an area of expertise in your college experience. Concentrations Anthropology: Theory and Application ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 300 Magic, Witchcraft and Sorcery Credit(s): 3. ANTH 310 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology: Language, Culture and Society Credit(s): 3. ANTH 361 Anthropology of Gender Credit(s): 3. ANTH 400 Political Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 401 History of Anthropological Theory Credit(s): 3. ANTH 402 Family, Kinship and Gender Credit(s): 3. ANTH 403 Economic Anthropology Credit(s): 3. INCS 420 Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3. Linguistics INAL 301 General Articulatory Phonetics Credit(s): 3. INAL 403 Introduction to Phonology Credit(s): 3. INAL 405 Introduction to Syntax Credit(s): 3. INAL 437 Introduction to Literacy Credit(s): 3. INAL 446 Introduction to Sociolinguistics Credit(s): 3. INAL 452 Field Methods in Linguistics Credit(s): 3. INAL 453 Introduction to Bible Translation Credit(s): 3. INAL 454 Field Methods in Second Language and Culture Learning Credit(s): 3. INCS 310 General Linguistics Credit(s): 3. INCS 313 Language and Culture Learning Credit(s): 3. Area Studies This concentration provides students with personal cross-cultural experience by studying abroad for one semester in one of the eight programs offered at Biola. Areas of study include:
International Development ANTH 403 Economic Anthropology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Studies in Developing Nations Introduction to International Development
HIST 400 INCS 345
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Micro Issues in Relief and Development Community Development Models and Strategies Project Evaluation and Assessment
INCS 347 INCS 433
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
INCS 435 INCS 455 INCS 485
Poverty and the City
Topics in Intercultural Studies
Credit(s): 1–3.
Islamic Studies INCS 324
Introduction to Islam and Islamic Theology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Popular Islam
INCS 325 INCS 419 INCS 431 INCS 432 INCS 434 INCS 447 INCS 448
Sufism
History of the Middle East and Islam I History of the Middle East and Islam II Islam in America and the West Approaches to the Islamic World
Topics in Islamic Studies
Credit(s): 1–3.
Missions in the Local Church INCS 331
Peoples of Ethnic America
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Peoples of the World
INCS 332 INCS 360 INCS 371 INCS 420 INCS 440 INCS 449
Short-Term Mission Leadership Profiles in Missionary Lives Intercultural Communication The Local Church and World Missions Topics in Ministry to Internationals and Immigrants Spiritual Formation in Cross-cultural Context Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 427
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Belize China Costa Rica
Egypt Honduras Japan
Russia the South Pacific Uganda
INCS 468
Missions: Theory and Practice INCS 331
Peoples of Ethnic America
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Peoples of the World
INCS 332 INCS 333 INCS 420 INCS 444 INCS 453 INCS 468 INCS 470
Church Planting INCS 333
Principles of Church Multiplication Church Planting Models and Strategies Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Principles of Church Multiplication Intercultural Communication History of the Expansion of Christianity
INCS 334 INCS 338
Credit(s): 3.
Christianity and Culture
INCS 451
Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry Seminar in Intercultural Studies: Selected Topics and Issues in Missions
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Urban Practicum
INCS 460
Credit(s): 1–3.
Cross-Cultural Healthcare INCS 345
Religious Studies ANTH 330 California Native Americans
Introduction to International Development Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Micro Issues in Relief and Development
INCS 347 INCS 430
Credit(s): 3.
Spiritual Conflicts in Cross-cultural Context
INCS 425
Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care Credit(s): 3. Taken with different content. Topics include: Crosscultural Health Care Delivery, Maintaining Your Health Overseas, Anthropology of Cross-cultural Heath Care and Management Strategies in Cross-cultural Health Care. Creation Care Study Program This concentration is completed by participating in the Global Stewardship Program in Belize or the South Pacific along with related coursework at Biola’s campus focusing on the care for creation and sustainable development. Courses include the following as well as courses taken in tropical ecosystems and sustainable development: ANTH 403 Economic Anthropology Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
New Religious Movements Christianity and Culture
INCS 445 INCS 453 INCS 456 SOCI 402
World Religions
Religion and Society
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) INCS 310 General Linguistics
Grammar for English Teachers Introduction to TESOL: Adult
INTE 309 INTE 421 INTE 427 INTE 441
Materials Evaluation and Preparation
Intercultural Communication for Teachers
Credit(s): 3.
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