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reaping aspects of personal evangelism. Special
emphasis will be given to practical application of
knowledge and skills through sharing the gospel
with non-Christians in a non-church context, as
well as to training other Christians how to reach
the unreached. (Also available online)
gLs 6051
missional Leadership: character,
context, and challenge ........................(3)
In this course you will explore the distinguishing
contours of the missional church revolution as
well as the leadership required to lead it. You will
focus on three primary shifts: the shift from an
internal to an external ministry focus, the shift
from a program-driven to people-driven develop-
ment agenda and the shift from church-based
leadership to apostolic-era leadership. (Also
offered as MIN 6051)
gLs 6510
communicating cross-culturally ........(3)
You will explore the complex interrelationship
between culture and language, including verbal
and nonverbal systems, role expectations, strate-
gies for culture learning and dynamics of change.
Specific attention will be given to the implications
for communicating the Christian message where
understanding in a cross-cultural context has less
to do with knowledge than with attitudes, sensitiv-
ities and adaptations.
gLs 6540
strategies for evangelism and
church Planting......................................(3)
In this course, you will study each biblical pas-
sage in which Jesus meets with His disciples in
order to develop a comprehensive understanding
of the tactics He used for ministry multiplication.
You will then trace the replication of these tactics
through the book of Acts. Finally, you will learn
practical steps to implement these tactics within
either of two contexts: the emerging church
among unreached peoples or the established
church among reached peoples. (Also available
online)
gLs 6580
facilitating church Planting
movements ............................................(3)
This course sharpens your strategic thinking,
planning and implementation skills for facilitating
church planting movements. You assume the role
of a strategy coordinator and propose a master
strategy for a movement of churches planting
churches among a specific population segment.
gLs 6950
faculty directed study in global
studies ................................................(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
History
his 5092
central europe study tour ....................(3)
You will focus on the cultural and religious history
of selected Reformation countries. Prior to the
tour, lectures will introduce you to the area’s
geography, philosophy, theology, missions, litera-
ture and arts. Specific reading and writing require-
ments will be included in the syllabus compiled by
the instructor. Attendance at pre-trip lectures is
required. You will spend equal time in preparation,
required lecture periods and prescribed activities
on the tour as you would normally invest in a resi-
dence course. (Also offered as ICS 5092)
his 5093
southern europe study tour ................(3)
You will focus on the cultural and religious history
of selected Mediterranean countries. Prior to the
tour, lectures will introduce you to the area’s
geography, philosophy, theology, missions, litera-
ture and arts. Specific reading and writing require-
ments will be included in the syllabus compiled by
the instructor. Attendance at pre-trip lectures is
required. You will spend equal time in preparation,
required lecture periods and prescribed activities
on the tour as you would normally invest in a resi-
dence course. (Also offered as ICS 5093)
his 5094
Western europe study tour ..................(3)
You will focus on the cultural and religious history
of selected countries in Western Europe. Prior to
the tour, lectures will introduce you to the area’s
geography, philosophy, theology, missions, litera-
ture and arts. Specific reading and writing
requirements will be included in the syllabus com-
piled by the instructor. Attendance at pre-trip lec-
tures is required. You will spend equal time in