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3.00 Credits
This class is a hands-on practical course in applied ethnographic methods. Ethnographythick of a culture, that is, to describe cultura descriptionprocesses fully and to interpret them correctly. applied ethnography uses the findings to assist people in solving human problems. Students will be trained in ethnographic techniques such as participant observation, informal interviewing, field note taking, data analysis, and ethnographic writing. Methods read about and discussed in class will be practiced in exercises leading up to the construction of a final project.
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1.50 Credits
The colloquium series is a weekly event in which students, faculty, and invited guests present ideas which are at the cutting edge of anthropological thought. Interaction between anthropology and theology is especially central to the discussion. audience participation is strongly encouraged, and a synergy of ideas will contribute to the growth and development of a deeply Christian approach to the study of people and cultures.
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1.50 Credits
The colloquium series is a weekly event in which students, faculty, and invited guests present ideas which are at the cutting edge of anthropological thought. Interaction between anthropology and theology is especially central to the discussion. audience participation is strongly encouraged, and a synergy of ideas will contribute to the growth and development of a deeply Christian approach to the study of people and cultures.
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1.00 Credits
The thesis provides students with the opportunity to do their own analytical research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students select their mentors from a list of qualified faculty. Faculty guide students through the process of data collection, analysis, and integrated writing. The thesis is written at the end of the curriculum, so students are prepared by their theory classes, their experience in ethnography, their elective menu of applied studies, and by having listened to other researchers presenting at the colloquium series. Students do original thinking and write a refined paper at the graduate level.
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2.00 Credits
This course presents a foundational study of the transformation of persons, families, communities and societies. artist typology will be explored along with major change models and arts-based communication paradigms. These set the stage for the fields of artsbased community development, cultural community development, development communication, arts-integrated teaching and therapeutic arts. Practical applications of theory and theology will be considered in planning and implementation of arts-based programs. Key definitions of arts in transformation terms and models are essential to this course. an artistic reflection project on transformation and organizational case study are required.
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1.00 Credits
arts in Community and Economic development applies the theories of "the arts in restorative Transformation" to practical methods of utilizing the arts in one's community or organization. Working models of how to use the arts as a tool for economic development will be critiqued; practical ways to create revenue streams in a non-profit by using the arts will be examined; and how to create an arts-related business plan will culminate in a final project.
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1.00 Credits
arts in Social Services is a survey course that equips the student to work within formal structures in international, national, state and local service systems in the delivery of arts-based programs. Specific attention will be given to programming, legal requirements, funding and assessment. Cases and examples will be from overseas mission agencies, international agencies, the US social service system, and local city government and community groups. Topics of arts-based programming will include emergency relief, development life skills training, after-school programs, dealing with homelessness, refugees, aging and HIv/aIdS. Students will write a program to be implemented in their leadership practicum. a unique part of this course is understanding the relationship between relief, social services and long-term development of local organizations dealing with people living in poverty.
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3.00 Credits
Cultural and Community Contexts for art-Making is an intensive cross-cultural travel residency course that introduces the student to the meaning and function of artistic expressions within the communities of the host country or culture. Through on-line readings and portfolio development and on-site interaction in the host culture, participants will dialogue and participate with artists and their music, dance, poetry and art. Participants will gain first hand knowledge of the local cultural world-view, explore models of arts-based mission and service among the poor, and the relationship between culture, art and transformation. Specific attention will be given to cross-cultural skills and the dynamic of culture in community development. Cultural competency portfolio and mapping project are required.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the nature of art as a creative process, the role of art in human development, the concept of art skill acquisition from a developmental perspective, and to the major schools of human development theory as they related to arts-based living and learning. The course will aid students in their attempts to effectively plan arts-based interventions for populations of various ages and situations.
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1.00 Credits
Students develop practical teaching strategies for using the arts in helping children and youth in small and large classroom settings to awaken and develop a spiritual awarenessin themselves and an understanding of their relationship to others. Concrete theoretical discussions will provide the basis for understanding spiritual development and internal locus of control. This is an interactive and creative class in which students develop and engage in various artistic projects and explore their own spirituality while learning techniques for teaching diverse youth. Students will also learn and develop practical strategies for using the arts in teaching spiritual concepts to children and youth using integrative arts and experiential learning styles. Based on a working model of teaching through music, drama, visual arts, games, and dance, participants will learn by doing and by creating their own integrative and creative productions and lessons aimed at involving children and youth in the exploration of character and spiritual development.
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