emphasis on their application to the mission of the Church in modern times. (See Biblical Studies 458.)
Hi story of the Middle East and Islam 1... ........ ....... ... .. ..... . 3 Political, social and cultural history of the Middle East with an emphasis on Islamic civilization to 1453. Special emphasis on relationships of Muslims and non-Muslim peoples under Islamic rul e. (This cross-listed course is taught by the Hi story Department, HIST 441.) Hi story of the Middle East and Islam 11. ... .... ..... .... .. ... .. .. .. 3 Political, social and cultural history of the Middle East with an emphasis on Islamic civilization from 1353. Specia l emphasis on the development of the Middle Eastern state system following the First World War. Special emphasis on the Arab Israeli conAict. (This cross-listed course is taught by the History Department, HIST 442.) Community Deve lopment Models and Strategies .. ... 3 Exposure to various models of development projects and practice, assessment of strategy participatory learning and action approaches, and contact with development specialists. May be offered as a field course. Proj ect Design and Assessment... ............ .......... .......... .. .. .. 3 Examination of the planning and design process of a develop ment project, grant writing, project supervi sion, partnership issues, working with governments and NGO's, and models for assessment. New Religious Movements ....................................... ......... .. 3 Examines the ro le of religion and belief systems as they affect the appearance and direction of a variety of revitalizat ion movements found in Africa, North America, Brazil, Asia and the Pacific.
INCS 431
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. Christianity & Cu lture.... ...... ... .. .. .. ................. ..... ...... ........ .... .. 3 Anthropological approach to Christian theologizing; inter relationships between supracultural Christianity and human cultures. Poverty & the City .... .... ... ... .. ... .. ........... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. ...... ..... 3 Examines contemporary concerns of inhabitants in the ci ty for justice, employment, housing and education. Special em phasis is given to developing strategies to empower residents of the ci ty. World Religions ........................... .. ........................................... 3 The distinctive features of the historical ethnic religions, with special emphasis on their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their bearings upon missionary strategies. Urban Research & Study .......... .. ........ ............ .... .............. ..... 3 The use of social science techniques to learn about the people, needs and opportunit ies for working in the city. Vil lage & Tribal Cultures .... .... .......... ............ .. ..... ................... 3 Analys is of the cultural institutions and values in tribal , peas ant and newly emerging economies, with special consider ation as to their openness or resistance to change. Urban Socia l Change ..... .... ... ... ..... .... ............................. .... .... 3 Explores the literature and contemporary case studi es of urban social changes and urban change agents. Attention is given to the analysis of social transformation through the cre ation of committed communities including urban churches.
INCS 451
INcs432
INcs453
INcs 455
INcs 433
INCS456
INcs 43s
INcs 457
INCS44s
INCS45a
Hi story of the Expansion of Christianity ..... .. .. ... .. ..... .... .. 3 The background, origin, development and spread of the Christian faith from the apostolic period until today.
INCS446
INCS459
Approaches to the Islamic wor ld .. ....... .............................. 3 Exploration of models and strategies to reach Muslims, with focus g iven to non-Western ministries serving in the Islamic World, and effective individuals and organizations doing evangelism, apologetics, church planting, mercy and develop ment. Topics in Islamic Studies ............................................... .. .. 1-3 Studies in selected issues pertaining to Islam, such as com parative religious traditions, conAict and change in the Islamic world, Islam in America, reformed Islam, or an in-depth study of a particular aspect of Islamic thought, practice or history. May be repeated with different cou rse con tent.
INCS447
Urban Practicum....... .. ..... .. ..................... ......................... ........ 3 A program of crosscultural internships in the urban metropoli tan area of Los Angeles. By permission of instructor only.
INcs 460
M iss ion in Political Context ........ .. .. .. ......... .. .. .... .......... . .. .... 3 Consideration of modern political ideologies and movements as they affect the church and its mission in selected national contexts. Integration Seminar ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .... .. .... .......... ... ... .. ... .. .. .... ....... . 3 Gospel and Culture. Issues in the contemporary wo rld, such as social justice and contextual theologies, addressed from a cross-cultura l and biblical perspective. The presentation of a major paper is used to demonstrate integrative skills.
INCS463
INCS448
INCS465
Theology of Mission ... ................................. .. ..... .. .... .. ..... ....... 3 A study of the cent rality of God's redemptive acts in behalf of mankind from both the Old and New Testaments, with
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