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4.00 Credits
For over 1400 years, Islam and Christendom have frequently engaged in rival forms of civilization encounters and/or clashes: invasions, polemics, diplomacy, colonization, dialogue, commerce, academic research, and that according to the context of the era. Relying on comparative, historical and missiological methodologies, students will study the ever-changing yet often-repeated approaches to Muslims in chronological appearance and that from various Christian communities: the Oriental churches, the Byzantine Orthodox churches, the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant churches, with a especially emphasis on the current Evangelical 'contextualized' approaches. Students will gain a strong confidence and learn wise diplomacyin sharing Jesus to Muslims in a wide variety of means.
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3.00 Credits
Classical Islam is very resistant to creative theological variants within the Islamic ummah and brands them as deviant heresies, and of which Folk Islam is the most common expression. Yet 'unorthodox' expressions,even so-called 'secular Islam', are far more prevalent forms of Islam among the youth and womenfolk thanthe orthodox interpretations and Houghton students and graduates are far more likely to encounter these unorthodox expressions. This requires our students to grasp the diverse roots of widespread Islamic heterodoxy, syncretism, occult expressions, spiritual warfare, and secularism.
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3.00 Credits
The Islamic movements in North America are unique in being both very recent and limited to Afro-Americans and immigrants. That is changing given that international funding for a vibrant political Islam in America is among the strongest emerging religions. Students will explore the various sociological expressions, their political aspirations and their texts. Special attention will be given to various Christian ministries to Muslims in North America.
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3.00 Credits
Among the three most vibrant international movements in the emerging 21st century are Christianity, Islam and Globalization and the most contested nexus are in the techno-secularized cities of the world. Students will focus specifically on the post-colonial conflicts and integration efforts of Muslims in the global communities, and the impact of Globalization on Islamic societies. Attention will be given to recent international clashes between globalized secularism and Muslims, various political and Christian responses and the need for a Christ-centered confident response to both Globalization and Islamization.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Explores the knowledge, attitudes, and skills for transitioning into, adapting to, working in, and functioning successfully in and intercultural context. Key topics include cultural values, intercultural communication, researching culture, being a change agent, dealing with conflict, and working with individuals from another culture. Prerequisite: Introduction to Global Issues and Cultural Anthropology, or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Must submit written proposal for prior approval. Experiential credit based on everyday life in Tanzania culture, village stays, site visits, interviews, observations and extensive prior readings. Students will complete cultural profile, journal and summary paper on the experience. Intercultural Studies credit or International Relations. Prerequisite: INCL 310, Intercultural Competencies.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
FYI is an introductory course which addresses issues that first year students need to know to better acquaint themselves with college life. The course is aimed at developing an overall perspective of the issues related to integration into a liberal arts college, addressing basic issues of adjustment to the academic milieu of higher education. Large-group and small-group sessions occur during the first nine weeks of the fall semester. Required of all entering first-year students. Liberal Arts Foundation - Orientation.
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15.00 Credits
Combines a traditional humanities curriculum with the opportunity to study in London. Integrates the disciplines of history, literature, philosophy and the fine arts, this course surveys the birth and maturation of western culture from the ancient Greeks through the 20th century. London's museums, galleries, architecture and theater provide a rich and dynamic learning environment.
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15.00 Credits
(See course description in Off-Campus Programs-First Year Honors Program.) This curriculum replaces 14 hours of the integrative studies requirements: Western Culture, Literature of the Western World, Christian Theology, and Social Science (specifically Introduction to Politics).
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