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become competent in cross-cultural settings.
Although emphasis will be placed on learning
Arabic and understanding Islamic societies, the
principles taught are applicable to any cross-cul-
tural situation.
ics 6056
south and east asia religions..................(3)
Beginning with a general introduction to Asian reli-
gions, you will move into a deeper examination of
Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Shintoism. You
will read original sources from these religious tra-
ditions, consider worldview issues, and discuss
approaches to communicating the uniqueness of
Jesus Christ and the gospel message.
ics 6057
area study ..............................................(3)
In this seminar-style course you will engage in
research on a specific geographic region or
among a specific cultural group. You will explore
the geography, demography, history, politics, eco-
nomics, family and social structures, indigenous
religions, and the state of the Christian Church as
they apply to your chosen region or group and will
relate those factors to missionary strategy and
practice.
ics 6066
approaches to understanding society
and religion ..........................................(3)
This course will guide you in understanding and
applying cross-cultural research tools to analyze
aspects of society and religion which are vital to
cross-cultural ministry. Special attention will be
given to Islamic societies, but the principles
learned may be used in any cross-cultural con-
text.
ics 6080
intercultural church growth ................(3)
In this course you will engage in a comprehensive
survey of the biblical, theological and sociological
foundations of church growth theory. Special
attention will be given to the factors which pro-
mote and hinder the planting and development of
local congregations in non-Western settings.
ics/ite 6081
intercultural teaching and Learning in
missions ..................................................(3)
You will examine cultural influences on the
process of teaching and learning with special
emphasis on the educational ministry of mission-
aries. You will discuss and evaluate different mod-
els for teaching, leadership development and
theological education in the missionary context.
ics 6086
Principles for Leading small group
systems ..................................................(3)
This course will give you a deeper grasp of the
biblical and cultural understandings of ethnicity,
as well as an appreciation for the ways in which
the Bible communicates to diverse ethnic set-
tings. Two questions will guide you in your study:
(1)What are the meanings and functions of ethnic-
ity? (2)What are the theological and missiological
ramifications of ethnic and racial studies?
ics 6088
Principles of church Planting ..............(3)
This course offers you the opportunity to examine
principles, models and best practices for planting
thriving, reproducing, missional churches in vari-
ous cultural contexts.
ics 6093
reflections on religious conversions ..(3)
In this course you will build on a biblical under-
standing of conversion and consider factors
observed to be important in the process of coming
to faith in Jesus Christ. You will give attention to the
implications for those who come to faith in hostile
environments and to ethical issues related to wit-
ness. You will also consider conversion away from
Christianity and between other religions.
ics 6094
intercultural Principles of human growth
and change ..............................................(3)
This course will help you develop a theoretical
framework for effective approaches to facilitate
human growth and personal development in inter-
cultural settings. You will examine main schools
and streams of counseling used in Western cul-
tures in light of their applicability in cross-cultural
settings. You will also discuss non-Western etio-
logical orientations, views of the person, patholo-
gy, health and change.
ics/icL 6097
ethical issues in intercultural
Leadership................................................(3)
In this collaborative course you will look at the