TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
CL 791-792 Field Internship (2, 2) Integration of all the disciplines of ministry and seminary education . It provides supervised experience in var ious phases of Christian ministry. One hundred hours of field experi ence each semester are evaluated in classroom interaction. Required of M.Div. mission students. Prerequi sites: PT 602; Completion of 64 hours of the M.Div. mission program for PT 791 , PT 792. CL 861 Alternative Delivery Systems In Education (3) Contemporary technologies and travel ease offer new possibilities for training nationals. This course will examine such systems as theological education by extension, in-service short courses and distance education to evaluate their suitability and effectiveness. Elective for Th.M. students; others by departmental permission. CL 897-898 Research Seminar (3, 2) Discussion and application of the cen tral areas of Christian Ministry and Leadership research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identifica tion of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the results. Required for the first semester of the Th.M. missions program. A second semester may be taken to continue research in the area of interest Applied Linguistics AL 520 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) Introduction to the basic concepts in the scientific study of language, major areas of linguistic analysis and several sub-areas of the field, including lan guage in society. Material from English and a variety of other languages is used to provide a broad perspective. Pwreq uisite for graduate courses in Applied
cation of principles and data of social organization to mission strategy. CL 721 Crosscultural Education (3) Exploration of socio-<:ultural factors that affect teaching and learning strategies in education both here and abroad. CL 722 Spiritual Conflicts In Crosscul tural Context (3) Reviews the historical and contemporary worldview beliefs in the existence and activity of spiritual beings or forces often encountered by the crossatltural worker. Atheology of spirits is developed to help establish theoretical and practical guide lines for appropriate understanding of and response to spiritual beliefs and potential conflicts encountered in vari ous crosscultural setting. 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. Impli cations of such processes are exam ined in social, political, economic and religious aspects of society. CL 732 Church Planting Models and Strategies (3) A survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of various church planting strategies used around the world. Identifies key factors which the church planter can implement in a context specific, phase-out oriented church planting strategy. CL 742 The History of Christianity in Missiological Perspective (3) Areview of missiological literature that traces the spread and development of Christianity as a world movement, from Pentecost to the modern era . Special attention is give to the kind (s) of Christianity the spread; the process(es) by which it spread ; the effect Christianity had on the socio cultural/political environment(s); and the effect environment had on Chris tianity and is subsequent development CL 751 Theology of Mission (3) An examination of the theological foundations of mission derived from a study of the history of salvation. This will encompass a study of the mission given to Israel and to the Church including some interaction with con temporary theologies of mission. CL 765 Crosscultural Leadership (3) Cross-cultural study of leadership including diverse patterns of author ity, legitimacy, public support, leader ship recruitment, and training as they affect communication, church growth and development worldwide.
CL 563 Gender Roles In International Setting (3) The dynamics of male and female roles in Western, non-Western and biblical cultures. Focus on responsi bilities, obligations, expectations, leaderships and inter-relationships as they relate to the society as a whole. CL 565 Personal Leadership Formation (3) The study of the principles and pat terns used by God as He raises up leaders for His work. This study will include a discussion of the vital place of spiritual formation in leadership development CL 622 lnfercultural Communication (3) Principles and processes of communi cating from one culture to another. Focus on different perceptions, ways of thinking, values, non-verbal expres sion, language expression and sub groups within a culture as they relate to the media and the message. CL 640 Applied Anthropology for Chris tian Workers (3) Study of man, culture, and environ ment 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. CL 655 Contemporary Theology of Mission (3) An overview and critique of the differ ent theologies of mission advocated by various branches of the Church begin ning with Edinburgh 1910 to the lib eration theology debate of our day. CL 661 Principles of Church Growth (3) A basic understanding of church growth concepts as related both to the local congregations and to the task of worldwide evangelization, with due emphasis on the church growth school of thought. CL 662 Mission In Political Context (3) Consideration of modern political ide ologies and movements as they affect the church and its mission in selected national contexts. CL 680 The Local Church and World Missions (3) Designed to integrate principles of cross-cultural communication and the ology and strategy of missions within a total conceptual framework to aid the local church in mission involvement. CL 702 Social Organization (3) Crosscultural study of the basic human groups of family, kin and com munity, engaging the student in field methodology and research, and appli-
CL 520 Interpersonal and lntercultural Adjustment (3) Issues relating to intercultural living with focus on personal and interper sonal adjustment with nationals and other missionaries; language, value conflicts, status and role, culture shock, stereotypes, cultural limitations and related topics. CL 531 Peoples of Ethnic America (3) A study of non-caucasian ethnic groups in America in the light of their historical and socio-cultural back ground. Practical field experience in an ethnic community. Fee: $35. CL 532 Peoples of the World (3) Specific area studies with emphasis on customs, social structures, religion , arts, history and intercultural commu nication. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as: Africa, Asia, Native America, Middle East, South Pacific, Europe. May be repeated with different course content CL 540 Principles of Church Multiplication (3) Exploration of the foundational issues related to crosscultural church multi plication. A holistic approach (through teams) that is designed to empower nationals to minister immedi ate ly, responsibly and continually, along with personal investigation of spiritual gifts, skills and life experience. CL 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. Empha sis will be given to the modem era, espe cially contemporary growth dynamics in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CL 550 Christianity and Culture (3) Anthropological approach to Christian theologizing; interrelationships between supracultural Christianity and human cultures. Focus on conversion, revela tion , communication, transformation, indigenity and other related topics. CL 555 Introduction to World Missions (3) The nature of Christian outreach; a study of principles , history, and methodology of worldwide missions . The distinctive features of the histori cal ethnic religions , with special emphasis on their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their bearings upon missionary strategies. CL 560 Urban Research and Ministry (3) The use of social science techniques to learn about the people , needs and opportunities for evangelism in the city. Required of M.Div. students. CL 556 World Religions (2-3)
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Linguistics for program majors. AL 535 Introduction to Bible Translation (2-3)
An introduction to the principles and problems of cross-language and cross cultural communication with special with special emphasis on translating the Bible into indigenous languages. AL 655 Practicum In Language and Culture Leaming (3) Applying the theory and practice of the LAMP method in a field situation in order to learn to speak another lan guage in its cultural context Fee: $125. For additwnal counts see Tiu School of /ntercultural Studies.
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