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4.00 Credits
Introduces students to key issues in the development field. Themes such as the environment, global health, conflict, poverty and globalization, will be examined for insights into topics including holistic development; asset based approaches and methods; social-economic issues; systems and structures (church, NGOs, international institutions, and governments); policy development; and monitoring and evaluation. Designed within an international development framework. Examines individual, community, and institutional issues.
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with an overview of African traditional cultures and religion (ATR) as well as the challenges African cultures pose to Christians in Africa. Topics to be covered will include: the concept of culture, social groupings, ATR, characteristics of ATR, sources of ATR, African world view, basic values, religious leaders, mystical forces, African religious experience, ethics, ethics and morality, death and hereafter. Attention will also be focused on some specific societies. The changes currently taking place today will also be considered.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Study of the interaction of the biblical message as it comes to life within a cultural context. The primary focus is on the church, but includes the broader understanding of the kingdom of God. Areas of study include theology, leadership, worship, ministry and kingdom living. Both past and present ideas of contextualization are covered.
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3.00 Credits
Students will study the ethnic conflicts of Rwanda as a means of learning issues in the healing of trauma (both personal and social), the processes of building peace and establishing reconciliation. The history of Rwanda is important in understanding the basis of genocide. As students learn about the reconstruction process, they will discover the roles played by the state, church and nongovernmental organizations. Students will also consider the current social challenges brought on by the increasing presence of Islam in Rwanda and discuss the role of the international community both during the genocide and during the rebuilding process. Students will have the opportunity to interact with individuals who have experienced these human tragedies.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
A study of patterns of governance and politics typical of developing countries with an emphasis in relationships between governance and development.
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4.00 Credits
Examines the various theories, methods/approaches, and processes that are used in the development communication field. Case studies will be drawn from many development themes including global health (HIV/ AIDS), agriculture, poverty and environment. Emphasis and focus will be on basic principles and values of development communication that challenge the dominant paradigm.
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4.00 Credits
"Explores spiritual, historical, cultural, environmental, economic and political factors that often determine the health of individuals and populations. Case studies and experiences will be drawn from all regions of the world with a focus on interventions at community, national and international levels. Topics range from community health development principles, concepts of holism to national and international health policy and partnership issues."
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3.00 Credits
Globalization is spreading rapidly around the world and this is causing significant culture change to traditional societies. With a strong focus on history and case studies, this course will make students aware of what is happening and give them the theoretical knowledge to understand, empathize, and assist people who are wrestling with change. Pre- or Co-requisite: Cultural Anthropology.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores three phenomena: (1) war and terrorism in general and in the Middle East in particular; (2) the history & politics of this region (with forays into geography, religion, society, culture & economics) and (3) country-specific histories and politics. The course offers in-depth analyses concerning the religion and terrorism nexus, the Arab-Israeli conflicts and peacemaking, and the theory and practice of pacifism and just war. Liberal Arts Exploration - Social Science.
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4.00 Credits
Muhammad's life and writings are the foundations of Islam. The Islamic faith will be appraised through a historical and primary source approach where students will read through the entire Qur'an in chronological fashion and a significant portion of the Hadiths. The students' mastery of Muhammad's life, of Quranic vocabularyand a confident grasp of Quranic theology will give them a strategic appreciation of Islamic history and the present global Muslim community issues. This course is a prerequisite to the others.
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