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  • 0.00 Credits

    FALL, SPRING, or SUMMER This non-credit skills course is designed to afford international students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in their major program to a "real-world" off-campus work experience. This course is supervised by theinternational student advisor in conjunction with the department advisor. Academic objectives will be determined by the program director in cooperation with the employer. At the end of the course, the student will submit a written report detailing how these objectives were met. Prerequisite: This course is offered to international students after their freshman year.
  • 3.00 Credits

    FALL The formation and development of churches are at the heart of the missionary enterprise. This course presents principles and methods for successful implementation of this goal. A theological basis plus personal qualifications for those engaged in the development of churches are studied. (Also CHM 302X)
  • 3.00 Credits

    SPRING This course provides an understanding of the diverse beliefs and practices of the major religions of humankind by examining their historical backgrounds, religious texts, and contemporary developments. The uniqueness of the biblical faith is demonstrated. (Also PHI 337X)
  • 3.00 Credits

    FALL In every encounter between persons of different cultures, verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication. This course focuses on observing, describing and interpreting these factors. Designed for students who plan to minister interculturally or cross-culturally within North America as well as for those with career plans in foreign missions. (Also ANT 339X and COM 339X)
  • 3.00 Credits

    ARR The purpose of this course is to provide an introductory study of the theology, structure and practices of Islam. Special emphasis will be placed upon the Qu'ran, the life of Muhammad, and modern day expressions of Islam. This course will also demonstrate how Islam compares to Christianity, with an emphasis upon building bridges in order to communicate the gospel to the Islamic world. (Also PHI 340X)
  • 3.00 Credits

    FALL This course is designed to introduce students to biblical teaching regarding spiritual warfare. Contemporary viewpoints on spiritual warfare will be studied and students will be challenged to evaluate them biblically. Themes to be reflected upon will be spiritual authority, spiritual mapping, territorial spirits, the excluded middle, etc. Students will be challenged to develop a balanced, biblical view of spiritual warfare. Offered alternate years (Fall 2008)
  • 3.00 Credits

    SPRING Analysis will be made of the various ways that Christian churches can be established in urban centers. Attention will be given to urban problems and solutions offered. Emphasis will be given to intercultural ministry. Offered on alternate years (Spring 2010).
  • 2.00 Credits

    SPRING An integration of the theoretical constructs of cultural awareness, cross-cultural adaptation and investigation of a target audience. The student will participate in a seven week practicum outside the United States. The practicum can be fulfilled through avenues such as Global Ventures, a study abroad program endorsed by Crown and approved by the Chair of the Intercultural Studies and Social Science Department, or a summer overseas internship with an approved agency or missionary. A debriefing process will occur to conclude the practicum. Prerequisite: ANT 231 Cultural Anthropology, Intercultural Studies major or permission of Intercultural Studies and Social Science Department chair
  • 2.00 Credits

    SPRING An integration of the theoretical constructs of cultural awareness, cross-cultural adaptation, and investigation of a target audience. Students will participate in a seven-week practicum outside the United States. The practicum can be fulfilled through the Discovery program with Wycliffe Bible Translators. A debriefing process will occur to conclude the practicum. Prerequisite: ANT 231 Cultural Anthropology and a Linguistics major
  • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

    FALL or SUMMER This is an opportunity to gain experience in cross-cultural ministry. The instructor will supervise preparatory cultural studies and techniques, and in cases where the actual ministry is geographically impractical to supervise, will establish criteria for evaluation. Global Venture may qualify for fieldwork (two or three credits) according to prior arrangements with instructor. Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory grading. (Also ANT 425X) Prerequisites: Completion of 90 credit hours of satisfactory work, including ANT 231 or the equivalent (exceptions by permission of the department chair)
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