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4.00 Credits
This January term course takes students to another continent for some unique learning experiences. Students begin the process of language and culture acquisition through a home-stay immersion experience of up to two weeks. This is followed by hands-on exposure to evangelistic and development ministries, and an adventurous engagement with the history, culture, and spirituality of the region. Offered sequentially in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
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1.00 Credits
The Verne Lavik Lectureship in Cross-cultural Evangelism was established by the family of Verne Lavik in 1984 to provide for education and training in communicating the gospel across cultural barriers. Up to two lecturers a year are brought to campus to facilitate two-day weekend workshops.
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2.00 Credits
Combining classroom discussions with on-site experiences under the guidance of a supervisor, these courses focus on leadership and administrative skills for intercultural ministry, while giving the student valuable hands-on experience. Students are required to work 5-8 hours per week within a church, agency, or other non-profit organization setting that is relevant to the student's chosen concentration and approved by the department. Using the site as a "working lab," thefall semester course provides guided learning in the areas of time management, communication, conflict management, office administration, and other organizational issues. May be taken as CYFS 380
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2.00 Credits
Using the site as a "working lab," the spring semestercourse provides guided learning in the areas of program planning, program administration, working with volunteers, financial management, and organizational leadership. Students continue in previous ICUL 380 Practicum placements. May be taken as CYFS 381.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the supervised logistical and academic preparation required for those who plan to fulfill an intercultural internship. Among the tasks addressed are securing a suitable internship site and supervisor, preparing an internship proposal and contract, planning for required traveling, compiling information regarding the ministry context, and developing a methodology and literature base for the related research topic.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Offers special occasional opportunities to explore topics in the discipline often with an expert in the field from outside the college.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Offers opportunity to research, analyze, integrate, and study a subject of personal interest directed by a faculty member. Consent of instructor required.
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2.00 Credits
Building on the insights gained from Perspectives on Urban Ministry, this course examines more deeply the socio-cultural, political, economic, and spiritual realities of urban communities and explores models and strategies for addressing those concerns in ways that reflect the love and kingdom of God. Prerequisite: Perspectives on Urban Ministry.
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14.00 Credits
For this semester-long internship, students are placed in an organization or church under the direct supervision of an on-site supervisor. The goal of the course is to make direct application of previous coursework by participating in all aspects of program development and leadership within an organization that serves in an urban community. Additionally, each student develops and engages in a research project designed to closely examine a specific aspect of intercultural ministry. This course helps to evaluate potential for adjusting to long-term intercultural involvement. Sites are chosen specific to a student's academic interests and are tailored to meet the student's particular learning objectives. Sites and on-site supervisors must meet departmental requirements and be approved by the course instructor. Prerequisites: senior status, all coursework except Theology of Missions.
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2.00 Credits
Combining a survey of current literature and case studies from the field, this course explores the principles and practices of various mission strategies, on both macro- and micro-levels, with a particular emphasis on holistic models that incorporate the proclamation of the Gospel with justice advocacy, development, and human care ministries.
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