SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
theology of spirits is developed to help estab- lish theoretical and practical guidelines for appropriate understanding of and response to spiritual beliefs and potential conllicts encountered in various crossculrural setting. SCL 751 Theology of Mission (3) An exan1ination of the theological founda• tions of mission derived from a study of the histOf)' of salvation. This will encompass a study of the mission given to Israel and to the Church including some interaction with contemporary theologies of mission. SCL 752 Acts: Biblical and Missiological (3) This course will focus on the historical , cultural and theological content leading the student toward mastef)' of the book of Acts. This 1\111 be followed by a discussion of cogent missiological themes, such as evangelism, power encounter, contexmal· ization and the supernatural in missions. SCL 755 Biblical Morality and Cultural Relativity (3) Astudy of the Biblical, cultural and biologi- cal approaches to the study of morality and ethics focusing on the claims for a un~-ersal or absolute standard by which crosscultural ethics can be e1aluated. SCL 850 Contemporary Issues in Contextualization and Crosscultural Theology (3) The application of crosscultural communi· cation principles to the study of theology, critique and evaluation of such theologies and the design and implementation of cul· ture specific theologies for 1earious cultures. SCL 855 Topics in Contextualization and Crosscultural Theology (1 ·3) May be repeated with different focus. Topics include regional developments in crosscultural theologizing (such as Asian, African and Latin American theologies), the history and de1•elopment of contexttr alization, and alternative approaches to doing theology such as narrative theology, case study approaches to theology, etc. Community Health and Development SCL 530 Topics in lntercultural Health Care (3) May be repeated with different focus. Topics include: Crosscultural Health Care Delivery. The· ories and skills related to health teaching, physical assessmen~ prepareation and uti• lization of indigenous health care. Personal Health Maintenance Abroad. Preparation for liling overseas: healthy lifestyle, prevention of disease, mental and spiritual burnout, initial treatment where there is no doctor. Anthropology of Crosscultural Health Gare. The anthropological study of problems of illness and health with emphas is on the cultural contes t of health care programs.
context specific, phase•out oriented church planting strategy. SCL 742 The History of Christianity in MissiolQgical Perspective (3) A review of missiological literature that traces the spread and development of Christianity as a world movement, from Pentecost to the modem era. Special atten· tion is given to the kind (s) of Christianity that spread: the process(es) by which it spread; the effect Christianity had on the socio-cultural/political emironment(s); and the effect emironment had on Chris- tianity and its subsequent developmenL SCL 744 Narrative As an Educational Methodology (3) An investigation and demonstration of the narrative/ story genre in teaching and curricula design. Students partici· pate in story telling, design a seminar on story telling, and develop a series of cul· turally relevant lessons using narrative medium in areas such as business, com· munity development , evangelism, leader· ship and fol!owership development, ESL, drama, counseling, church planting. SCL 863 Crosscultural Implications In Evangelism (3) Explores crosscultural issues in evange· lism and church planting through the use of case studies, simulation exercises, read· ings and lectures. The class considers e1eangelistic strategies that build on a firm foundation for the gospel and assimilate
Missiological Theory and Practice SCL 540 Principles of Church Multiplication (3) Exploration of the foundational issues related to crosscultural church multiplica• tion. Aholistic approach (through teams) that is designed to empower nationals to minister immediately, responsibly and con· tinually, along with personal investigation of spirirual gifts, skills and life experience. SCL 543 Women in Missions (3) The dynamics of understanding the role of missionary women: historical, phys i· ca l, social, psychological, spiritual. Focus on the issues and opportunities in contemporary world. SCL 546 The Historical Development of the World Christian Movement (3) The background, origin, development and spread of the Christian faith from the apostolic period until today. Emphasis is given to the modern era, especially contemporary growth d)nam· ics in Africa, Asia and Latin America. SCL 548 Urban Church Planting Models: L.A. Excursion This study moves beyond the classroom to actual urban church plants in the greater L.A. area. Visits and dialogues pro1ide practical Ml)~ pastors, lay people, parachurch people and missionaries pre- pare themselves and their congregations for intentional church planting in ethn~ cally diverse communities. Fee: $40. SCL 555 Introduction to World Missions (3) The nature of Christian outreach; a study of principles, history and method· ology of world11ide missions. SCL 661 Principles of Church Growth (3) Abasic understanding of church growth concepts as related both to the local con• gregations and to the task of worldwide evangelization , with due emphasis on the Church Growth school of thoughL SCL 662 Mission in Political Context (3) Consideration of modem political ide· ologies and movements as they affect the church and its mi ss ion in selected national contexts. SCL 680 The Local Church and World Missions (3) Designed to integrate principles of cross- cultural communication and theology and strategy of missions within a total conceptual framework to aid the local church in mission inl'olvemenl. SCL 732 Church Planting Models and Strategies (3) A survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of 1earious church plant• ing models and strategies used around the world. Identifies key factors which the church planter can implement in a
SCL 640 Applied Anthropology for Christian Workers (3) Study of man, culture, and emironment with special emphasis on the manner in which their relationship with one another is affected by change agents such as missionaries, educators and development workers. SCL 702 Social Organization (3)
Crosscultural study of the basic human groups of family , kin and community, engaging the student in field methodol• ogy and research, and application of ...!:!J principles and data of social organiza· tion to mission strategy. SCL 725 Culture Change (3)
The study of how cultures change, the dynamics and processes of change, the place of change agents and the speed and intensity of change. Implications of such processes are examined in social, political, economic and religious aspects of society. SCL 765 Crosscultural Leadership (3) Crosscultural study of leadership includ• ing diverse patterns of authority, legiti• macy, public support, leadership recruit· ment , and training as they affect com• munication, church growth and develop- ment world111de. Applied Linguistics For a full listing of applied linguis- tics courses, see the TESOL & Applied Linguistics portion of the catalog which follows this section. Social Science Research Methods SCL 500 Library Research Skills (1) Use of re ference and bibliograph ic sources for in·depth research at the graduate level. Required of all entering graduate students. SCL 803 Qualitative Research (2) An ad1eanced course on the ethnographic method, emphasizing rigorous research design and quality control with specific reference to educational research. SCL 879 Research Design (3) Development and refinement of the doctoral dissertation proposal through preparation, presentation and critique of proposal drafts and examination and discussion of issues related to disserta· lion research. SCL 897-898 Research Seminar (3 , 2) Discussion and application of the central areas of Missions and lntercultural Stud· ies and related fields of study. Instruc• tion in research methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it , and writing the results. Required for the first semester of the Th.M. (missions) program. Asec· ond semester may be taken to continue research in the area of interesL
ne1,· believers effectively. Bible and Theology in Crosscu/tural Perspective
SCL 550 Christianity and Culture (3) Anthropological approach to Christian theologizing; interrelationships between supra cultural Christianity and human cu~ tures. Focus on conversion, revelation , communication, Lransformation, indigen· ity and other related topics. SCL 565 Personal Leadership Formation (3) A study of the principles and patterns used by God as He raises up leaders for His work. This study will include a di s- cussion of the 1ital place of spi ritual for• mation in leadership development. SCL 655 Contemporary Theology of Mission (3) An oveniew and critique of the different theologies of mission advocated by var~ ous branches of the Church beginning with Edinburgh 19 IO to the liberation theology debate of our day. SCL 722 Spiritual Conflicts in Crosscultural Context (3) Reviewnhe histo'rical and contemporaf)· world I iew beliefs in the existence and acti,, ity of spiritual beings or forces often encountered by the crossculrural worker. A
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