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2012-2013 Seminary Programs Academic Catalog
ics 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 HIS 5093)
ics 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
preparation, required lecture periods and pre-
scribed activities on the tour as you would nor-
mally invest in a residence course. (Also offered
as HIS 5094)
ics 6010
acts in historical, theological, and
missiological Perspective......................(3)
A study of Acts examines the birth and growth of
the early church. In addition to studying the histor-
ical sequence of events, you will consider Luke’s
theological themes, learn to extrapolate legitimate
biblical principles from historical narrative and
apply those principles in the development of con-
temporary missions strategy. Attention will be
given to the use of Acts for teaching and preach-
ing.
Prerequisite:
BIB 5410 or equivalent. (Also
offered as BIB 6010 and available online)
ics 6012
islamic theology
In this course you will examine both theological
and philosophical concepts in Islam. Drawing pri-
marily from Muslim writers, you will compare and
contrast Islamic thought with biblical revelation.
(Also available online)
ics 6013
the spirit World of islam ......................(3)
This study of Islam’s animistic roots, beliefs, prac-
tices, and localized expressions equips you to
understand folk Islam from a biblical perspective
in order to communicate the gospel in a way that
speaks to the worldview and felt needs of
Muslims. (Also available online)
ics 6017
Principles of church Planting among
muslims ..................................................(3)
This course provides you with a survey of the
major ecclesiological options and their historical
development. The goal is to help you develop
principles for establishing and nurturing biblically-
rooted churches in Muslim countries.
Prerequisite:
ICS 5020 or equivalent.
ics 6020
history of missions ................................(3)
In this course you will survey the expansion of
Christianity with an emphasis on the cultural and
strategic dimensions of its growth. Special atten-
tion will be given to factors arising during the
post-Reformation era which have influenced the
development of Christian missions.
ics 6021
african-american Perspectives on World
missions ..................................................(3)
This course provides you with a theological, his-
torical, cultural and strategic overview of the
African-American missions movement. You will
develop a balanced perspective on justice issues
and the gospels, as well as mobilization concerns
for the African-American church.
ics 6022
the hispanic church’s Perspective on
World missions ......................................(3)
In this course you will study the history, theology,
reconciliation, justice and strategy elements of the
Hispanic church’s missions movement.
ics 6024
understanding cultures and
Worldviews ..............................................(3)
This course will enable you to understand the
worldview assumptions which are foundational to
a person’s belief systems and behavior patterns.
You will analyze the culture and worldview of an