Intercultural Studies
a maximum of 6 credits (courses are indicated with a CPLE notation). Credits do not count toward the term’s academic load; they are granted toward graduation requirements only. Fee: $50. Field Internship Every Intercultural Studies major must participate in a cross-cultural / overseas learning experience. This may be fulfilled by taking an approved field internship, which provides opportunity to apply skills studied in the classroom in a foreign environment. Students are encouraged to fulfill this requirement in the Summer following the junior year. Students may also fulfill this requirement by participating in a Biola approved Fall or Spring semester off-campus program. Those choosing the latter will not get additional academic credit but are required to complete 3 more credits of electives within the major. Whichever option a student chooses to fulfill this requirement must be pre-approved by the student’s academic advisor. Intercultural Studies Minor Minor Requirements An Intercultural Studies Minor is offered with the completion of the courses listed below. Students must consult with a department advisor. ANTH 200 Credit(s): 3. 15 additional INCS credits, 12 of which must be upper division. Required for All Minors All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective: General Cultural Anthropology
Community Development Models & Strategies
INCS 433
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 435 Credit(s): 3. With permission from the International Development Minor Program Director, INCS 347 and / or INCS 435 may be substituted with one or more of the following courses: ANTH 342 Social Justice & Human Rights Credit(s): 3. ANTH 370 Topics in Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. INCS 485 Topics in Intercultural Studies Credit(s): 1 - 3. Bible Elective Project Evaluation & Assessment Students are required to complete 3 credits of specified Bible coursework through the completion of one of the following courses:
Theology of Mission Integration Seminar
Credit(s): 3.
BBST 458 OR BBST 465
Credit(s): 3.
BBST 465, choose Gospel & Culture, or Justice, Advocacy & the Kingdom of God
Islamic Studies Minor An Islamic Studies Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits in Intercultural Studies and 3 specified credits in Bible. The minor will equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to serve as Christian professionals in a broad range of vocations in diverse Islamic contexts. Required Courses INCS 233 Foundations for Global Studies Credit(s): 3. OR INCS 322 Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment Credit(s): 3.
Theology of Mission Theology of Mission
And
Credit(s): 3.
BBST 458 OR INCS 450
Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology
INCS 324
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Popular Islam
INCS 325 INCS 447
International Development Minor 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. Required Courses ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 403 Economy, Society & Values Credit(s): 3. INCS 345 Introduction to International Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 347 Micro Issues in Relief & Development Credit(s): 3.
Approaches to the Islamic World
And either: Select two history courses: INCS 431
History of the Middle East & Islam I History of the Middle East & Islam II
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 432
Credit(s): 3.
Or select one history and one additional Islamic elective: INCS 431 History of the Middle East & Islam I
Credit(s): 3.
OR INCS 432
History of the Middle East & Islam II
Credit(s): 3.
And
Sufism
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 419 OR INCS 434 OR INCS 448
Islam in America and the West
Credit(s): 3.
Topics in Islamic Studies Credit(s): 1 - 3. Required for All Minors All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective:
Theology of Mission Theology of Mission
Credit(s): 3.
BBST 458 OR INCS 450
Credit(s): 3.
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