Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog General Education Credit Students are strongly encouraged to take the course listed below for general education credit.
Courses (INCS) INCS 233 - Foundations for Global Studies
Exploration of foundational issues related to international and intercultural ministry, including foundational models of global Christian witness, mission formation, contextualization, and an overview of various global realities (poverty; international development; Islam; unreached peoples; urbanization; globalization; and peace, security and conflict) from a Biblical perspective. Career tracks in intercultural and global service are explored. Credit(s): 3. INCS 310 - General Linguistics Introduction to the basic concepts in the scientific study of language, major areas of linguistic analysis, and several subareas of the field, including language in society. Material from English and a variety of other languages is used to provide a broad perspective. Credit(s): 3. INCS 313 - Language & Culture Learning Techniques and activities to help a person be a successful independent learner of a spoken language and of the culture within which it is used. Practical experience in language and culture learning in a foreign-speaking community. Fee: $100. Credit(s): 3. INCS 322 - Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment Exploration of the cross-cultural transition process, focusing on healthy adjustment as a sojourner in a new culture. Attention given to understanding and applying grace to oneself and others, discerning cultural values, conflict styles, social stratification and celebration. Credit(s): 3. INCS 324 - Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology An introductory survey of the Islamic world and its faith, and major themes in Muslim theology and doctrine from the Qur’an to contemporary Muslim thinkers. Topics include faith, practice, the daily life and spiritual world of Muslims; the systematic character of Muslim thought; theological, historical, political, social and cultural barriers and bridges between Muslims and Christians. Critical issues like contextualization, power encounter, church multiplication, the role of women, and contemporary Islamic thought including the emergence of Islamic fundamentalism and militant Islam. Credit(s): 3. expressions of the less orthodox, mystical and more syncretic / animistic components of Islam. This course equips students to understand the religious experience of everyday Islam (representing 80% of Muslims) from a biblical perspective in order to contextually communicate to the felt needs of ordinary Muslims. Prerequisite(s): 324 or instructor’s permission. Credit(s): 3. INCS 325 - Popular Islam Survey of varieties of “folk” beliefs, practices and local INCS 331 - Peoples of Ethnic America A study of non-Caucasian ethnic groups in America in light of their historical and socio-cultural background. Practical field experience in an ethnic community. Credit(s): 3.
General Cultural Anthropology
Credit(s): 3.
ANTH 200
Missions Minor Students taking this minor will be equipped to reflect on the historical, theological, cultural, and strategic realities that impact effective cross-cultural witness and service. As agents to effect the completion of the Great Commission these students will be prepared to exegete text (the Word of God), and context (culture), avoiding the mistakes of the past (history) while using the most effective means possible to advance the gospel (strategy). Required Courses ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. INCS 233 Foundations for Global Studies Credit(s): 3. INCS 446 Expansion of the World Christian Movement Credit(s): 3.
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Frontier Missiology
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 410 OR INCS 451
Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth
Credit(s): 3.
Select two electives from the following: INCS 324 Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Peoples of the World
INCS 332 INCS 333 INCS 334
Principles of Church Multiplication
Church Planting Models & Strategies
Credit(s): 3.
Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion
INCS 338
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
World Christianity
INCS 342 INCS 360 INCS 447 INCS 448 INCS 456 INCS 457 INCS 458 INCS 468 INCS 470
Short-Term Mission Leadership Approaches to the Islamic World
Topics in Islamic Studies
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
World Religions Urban Research
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Village &Tribal Cultures
Women in Cross-Cultural Ministry Seminar / Intercultural Studies: Selected Topics & Issues in Missions
Credit(s): 1 - 3. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Directed Research
INCS 480 INCS 490
Practical Mission Training Credit(s): 1 - 6 . 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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