SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS lntercultural Studies SCL 501 Dynamics of the Religious Experience (3) A treatment of conceptions of the supernatural, the function of reli gion in society, re li gion and social control, the nature of religious ritual and paraphernalia, sacred places and religious practitioners. SCL 503 Economy, Society and Values (3) The study of economic and social rela tions as they impact human values, with emphasis on analytic tools for compara tive research and crosscultural minisay. Prerequisite: INCS 300 or SCL 507. SCL 507 Cultural Anthropology (3) An examination of the theore ti cal per spectives of anthropology, combined with a study of cultural subsystems, ideology, and culture change with a special emphasis on how a Christian world view informs the study of peo ple and culture. SCL 520 Interpersonal and lntercul tural Adjustment (3) Issues relating to intercultural living with focus on personal and in terper sonal adjustment with nationals and other missionaries; language , value conflicts , status and ro le, cu lture shock, stereotypes, cultural limitations and related topics. SCL 531 Peoples of Ethnic America (3) A study of non-Caucasian eth ni c groups in the light of their historical and socio-cultural background. Prac tical field experience in an ethnic commun ity. Fee: $35. SCL 532 Peoples of the World (3) Specific area studies with emphasis on customs, social structures, religion , arts, histo,y 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. SCL 556 World Religions (2-3) The distinctive features of the histori cal ethni c religions, with special emphasis on thei r comparison and encounter with Christianity and their bearings upon missionary strategies. SCL 558 Peasant and Tribal Cultures (3) Analysis of the cultural institutions and values in tribal, peasant and newly emerg in g economies , with specia l consideration as to th ei r openness or resistance to change.
SCL 559 Topics in Urban Studies (3) May be repeated with different foc us. Topics include: Juvenile Delinquency, Deviant Behavior, Social Problems, Alcohol and Substance Abuse. SCL 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. SCL 561 Topics in Applied Cultural Anthropology (3) Application of anthropological insights to crosscultural problems. Emphasis on: marriage customs, leadership pat- terns , political relations, indigenous movements , culture change , world view, etc. May be repeated with differ- ent course content. Prerequisite: INCS 300 or SCL 640. SCL 562 Culture Change (3) The study of how cultures change, the dynamics and processes of change , the place of change age nts and the speed and intensity of change. Impli cations of such processes are exam ined in social, political, economic and religious aspects of society. SCL 563 Gender Roles in International Settings (3) The dynamics of male and female roles in Western, non-Western and biblical cultures. Focus on responsi bilities , ob li gations , expectations, leaderships and inter-relationships as they relate to the society as a whole. SCL 601 Contemporary Anthropological Theory (3) Explores the key theoretical perspec tives employed in cultural anthropol ogy today to criti cally evaluate their utility for crosscultural_research. Top ics include cultural materialism, struc turalism, functionalism, transaction and process, cultural ecology, political economy, etc. SCL 606 Nature of Anthropological Inquiry (2) Explanation of the relationships between anthropological theory, prob lem definition, research strategy and methodology, data co ll ection and analysis, and generalization and appli cation. Prerequisite: SCL 601. SCL 622 lntercultural Communication (3) Principles and processes of commun i 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 th ey relate to the media and the message.
beyond 10 years will be considered on a case by case basis fo r students who may encounter extensive field experi ence or field research requirements. (3) Withdrawal and Readmission Procedures A student who must drop out of school or is planning to return to field service must go through the forma l withdrawal process. To return to active status the student should contact the program director and file a readmission form with the admissions office. (4) Oral Interview and Admission to Ooctora I Study All students will have an oral interview with a faculty committee to evaluate their progress and potential for successful completion of the doc toral program. The interview is sched uled after one semester in residence, and the completion of at least one sig nificant piece of written work demon strating the student's skill in research writing. The results of this interview are reported to the facu lty, whi ch votes either to admit, admit with con ditions, or not to admit the student to doctoral study. (5) Comprehensive Examinations Doctoral students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive knowl edge of the field of study by examina tion. The content of the comprehen sive written exams includes material from the core areas of the curriculum and the student's particular specializa tion. These exams are normally taken at the conclusion of all the course work, but fie ld personnel may negoti ate the timing of these in consultation with the director of the program. (6) Field Ministry and Language Requirement All students should have at least three years of practical educationa l experience in a crosscultural setting. It is assumed that the studen l has acquired fluency in a language neces sa,y for effective ministry and research. (7) Admission to Candidacy Official candidacy for the doctor ate signifies an advanced stage in the student 's progress and is character ized by se lf-directed research and preparation of a dissertation under the direction of a facu lty advisor. In order to be admitted to candidacy the student must have:
a. Successfullycompleted the Prelimina,y Oral Interview b. Passed the comprehensive examinations c. Completed the field ministry requirement d. Received approval of the disserta tion proposal by the Doctoral Committee Upon reaching cand idacy a stu dent must register for a total of 12 dis sertation units prior to graduation. Units are ordinarily taken at the rate of three or six per term duri ng the dissertation stage. Under special cir cumstances, and with the consent of the doctoral advisor, less than three units may be elected per term . If the doctoral candidate has not defended the dissertation by the time the 12 dissertation units are com pleted, he or she must be enro ll ed continuously, SCL 892 Ed.D. Continu ous Research, each semester until graduation. This may be done at the rate of one unit a semester under SCL 892 Ed.D. Continuous Research. This enrollment carries no credit but keeps the student's registration current. (8) Dissertation The doctoral dissertation wi ll be based upon research conducted in the field of minisuy, usually over a period of six months to one year. The disser tation must demonstrate high attain ment in scholarship related to profes sional missiology. The dissertation topic and proposal must be approved by the candidate's adviso,y committee prior to beginning of the student's field research. Three weeks prior to expected graduation the cand idate must submit to the School of lntercul tural Studies the original and two copies of his dissertation signed by the
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dissertation comm ittee. (9) Final Oral Examination
The final examination is an oral defense of the dissertation before the doctoral committee and other invited professionals. (10) Graduation Requirements All students must present an acceptable dissertation , have satisfac torily passed their comprehensive examinations and have completed all required course work with a minimum 3.00 GPA to qualify for graduation.
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