TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
CL 510 General Linguistics (3) The study of descriptive lin guistics and its relevancy in language learning and Bible translation. May be
CL 555 Introduction to World Missions (3) The nature of Christian outreach; a study of principles, hi story, and methodology of worldwide missions.
CL 655 Contemporary Theology of Mission (3) An ove1view and critique of the differ ent tJ1eologies 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 evange li zation, with due emphasis on the chu rch growth school of thought. CL 662 Mission in Political Context (3) Consideration of modern political ide ologies and movements as they affect tJ1e church and its mission in selected national contexts. CL 680 The Local Church and World Missions (3) Designed to integrate principles of cross-cul tural 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 fam il y, kin and com munity, engaging the studem in field methodology and research, and appli cation of principles and data of social organization to mission strategy. CL 721 Crosscultural Education (3) Exploration of socio-cultural factors that affect teaching and learning smitegies in education botJ1here and abroad. CL 722 Spiritual Conflicts in Crosscul tural Context (3) Re1~ews the histo1ical and comemporaiy worldview beliefs in tJ1e existence and activity of spi rinial beings or forces often encountered by the crosscultural worker. A theology of spi1its is developed to help establi sh theoretical and practical guide lines for appropriate understanding of and response to spiritual beliefs and potential conflicts encountered in vari ous crosscultural setting. CL 732 Church Planting Models and Strategies (3) A sUJvey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of var ious church planting strategies used around the world. Identifies key factors which tJ1e 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 Christiani ty as a wor ld movemen t, from Pentecost to the modern era . Special attention is give to the kind(s) of Christianity the spr ead; the process(es) by which it spread; the effect Christian ity had on the socio cultural/pol itical environment(s); and the effect environment had on Chri s tianity and is subsequent development. CL 751 Theology of Mission (3) An examination of the theological foundations of mi ssion 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 tempora1y theologies of mission. CL 765 Crosscultural Leadership (3) Cross-cultural study of leadership including diverse patterns of au thor ity, legitimacy, publi c support, leader ship recruitmem, and training as they affect commun ication, church growtJ1 and development worldwide. CL 791-792 Field Internship (2, 2) Integration of all the disciplines of ministry and seminary education. It provides supervised experience in var ious ph ases of Chri stian mini st ry. One hundred hours of fi el d experi ence each semester are evaluated in classroom interaction. Requ ired of M.Div. mission students . Prerequi sites: PT 602; Completion of 64 hours of the M.Div. mi ssion program for PT 79 1, PT792. CL 861 Alternative Delivery Systems in Education (3) Contempora1y technologies and travel ease offer new possibilities fo r training nationals. This course wi ll examine such systems as theological education by extension , in-service short courses and distance education to evaluate their suitabi lity and effectiveness. Elective for Th. M. students; others by departmental permission. CL 897-898 Research Seminar (3 , 2) Discussion and application of the cen u-al areas of Prnctical Theology research and related fields of study. lnsu-t1ction in reseai·ch methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writ ing the results. Required for the first semester of the Th.M. missions progi-am. Asec ond semester may be taken to cominue research in tJ1e area of interest. For additional courses see The School of fnlercullura/ Studies.
repeated with different content. CL 511 Language Learning and Linguistics (3)
Required of M.Div. students. CL 556 World Religions (2-3)
The distinctive features of the histori ca l e thni c religions , wi th specia l emphasis on their comparison and encounter wi th 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 evange li sm in the city. CL 562 Culture Change (3) The study of how cu ltures change, the dynami cs 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 563 Gender Roles in International Setting (3) The dynamics of male and fema le roles in Western, non-Wes tern and biblical cu ltures. Focus on responsi bi liti es , ob li gations , 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 570 Introduction to Bible Translation (2-3) An inu·oduction to the principles and problems of intercultural communica tion 1,~th special emphasis on translat ing the Bible into indigenous languages. CL 622 lntercultural Communication (3) Principles and processes of commun i cating from one cu ltu re to another. Focus on different perceptions, ways of thinking, values, non-verbal expres sion , language expression and sub groups with in 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 re lationship with one another is affected by change agents such as missionaries, educators and development workers.
App lyi ng lin guist ic techniques to learn how to speak another language. The theory and practice of the I.AMP method of language learning. Fee:$125. 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 co nni cts, status and ro le, cu ltur e shock, stereotypes, cultural limitations and related topics. CL 531 Peoples of Ethnic America (3) A st udy of non- ca ucasia n ethni c groups in America in the light of their historical and socio-cultural back ground. Practical fie ld 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 Planting (3) A study of the biblical mandate to establi sh local chu rches among al l of the peoples making up mankind. Special emphasis on intercu ltural church planting among the unreached peoples of As ia, Africa, Latin America and the ethni c minori ties of the western world. CL 546 The Historical Development of the World Christian Movement (3) The background, origin , development and spread of the Christian faith from the apostolic peiiod until today. Empha sis wi ll be given to the modern era, espe cially contemporary growth dynamics in Afiica, Asia and Latin Ame1ica. CL 550 Christianity and Culture (3) Anthropological approach to Christ ian theologizing; interrelati onships between supraculwral Chr ist ianity and human cultures. Focus on con version, revelation , communi cation , transformation, indigenity and other related topics.
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