Elective
Elective
History of the Restoration Movement
An overview of the history of the church with special emphasis on the history of the Stone-Campbell movements that begin in the early nineteenth century in the United States. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Intercultural Theory and Practice
An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of culture, with an emphasis on the perspectives of cultural anthropology, religious studies, and Christian theology. Methodologies for analyzing culture will be surveyed, and a critical approach to cultures will be modeled. Basic methodological and informational tools with which students can begin to engage cultural studies will be introduced, […]
Missionary Life & Practice
A course designed to prepare students for the challenging complexity of taking the Gospel of Christ to other cultures.
World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity.
Christianity Across Cultures
An examination of the background, origin, development and spread of the Christian faith from the apostolic period until today. (Prerequisites: HIS 101 and 102 or HIS 111 and 112.)
World Cultures
A comparison and critique of global cultures using a global values model. The purpose is to help students understand, describe, and compare dominant world cultures. This increased awareness of global cultural similarities and dissimilarities supports effective intercultural interaction.
Global Issues
A survey of the global condition and patterns for Christian responses. The world’s most urgent challenges will be assessed in light of the Christian tradition, and strategies for Christian engagement will be analyzed. The 152 development of personal lifestyles more consistent with the teachings of Christ and global realities will be discussed and encouraged. (Prerequisites: […]
Intercultural Communication
A study in the problems of effective communication with individuals and groups from cultures around the world as well as varied cultures within the United States.