Cross-Cultural and Diversity Competency—IS 501
This course will equip the student to learn from and minister to men and women of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Every Spring. Required for MDiv and MABL General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. IS 501 – Cross-Cultural and Diversity Competency Syllabus
Global Outreach: Communicating Christ Across Cultures—IS 502
An introduction to the theory and practice of missiology which challenges students to find their place in fulfilling the Great Commission. Some of the major missiological topics surveyed are: theology, history, anthropology, living in a cross-cultural environment, and the role of the church as both the agent and aim of mission. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Every Spring. Required for MDiv and MABL General Elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Formerly coded as MI 504 World Outreach. IS 502 – Global Outreach: Communicating Christ Across Cultures Syllabus
Evangelism and Discipleship in a Pluralistic World—IS 503
Provides the foundation for students to develop both a personal and church-based approach to evangelism and discipleship. Investigates implications for evangelism arising from contemporary American culture and examines specific evangelistic and discipling models and tools that have proved to be effective in the American cultural environment. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Every Spring. Required for MDiv and MABL General elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Formerly coded as MI 507 Evangelism and Discipleship. IS 503 – Evangelism and Discipleship in a Pluralistic World Syllabus
Contemporary American Religious Cults—IS 509
Introduces students to the major American cults and religious movements of the 21st century. Students will learn the history, doctrine, and an apologetic response in dealing with selected cult groups. During the course, students will become familiar with twelve major cults. Native American spirituality will also be highlighted during the course and compared to a Christian world view. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Rare. Apologetics elective for MDiv and MABL General elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Formerly coded as TH 560. IS 509 – Contemporary American Religious Cults Syllabus
World Religions—IS 510
An examination of the major world religions and ideologies in order to understand their principal doctrines and practices and the subsequent implications for Christian witness. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Occasional. Apologetics elective for MDiv and MABL General elective for all other programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. In some instances, Intercultural Studies electives may be used to replace select Leadership Development courses in the MDiv LD and MABL Academic petition required. Formerly coded as MS 510. IS 510 – World Religions Syllabus
Christian Ministry and Culture—IS 512
An introduction to social and cultural anthropology, and a study of the insights these disciplines provide for ministry in contemporary societies. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Occasional. General elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. In some instances, Intercultural Studies electives may be used to replace select Leadership Development courses in the MDiv LD and MABL Academic petition required. Formerly coded as MS 512. IS 512 – Christian Ministry and Culture Syllabus
Jesus and Jihad: The Challenge of Islam—IS 513
Understand contemporary events in the Muslim world and their impact on American life by examining the origins, teachings, and practices of Islam. Helps students develop a biblical approach to the Muslim community living in the Phoenix metropolitan area. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Occasional. General elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. In some instances, Intercultural Studies electives may be used to replace select Leadership Development courses in the MDiv LD and MABL Academic petition required. Formerly coded as MS 513. IS 513 – Jesus and Jihad: The Challenge of Islam Syllabus
Christianity in Africa—IS 514
Creates awareness in the non-African Christian world of the nuances and dynamics of Christianity in Africa in terms of its beginnings, historical development, contemporary challenges and opportunities, and future trends. The course will empower the non-African Christian world to make more informed decisions about their involvement in missions in Africa. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Occasional. General elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. In some instances, Intercultural Studies electives may be used to replace select Leadership Development courses in the MDiv LD and MABL Academic petition required. Formerly coded as MS 514. IS 514 – Christianity in Africa Syllabus
Cross-cultural Field Methods and Ministry—IS 520
In a cross-cultural setting learn fundamental skills necessary for understanding a different culture and how to translate that understanding into effective ministry. Some of the skills covered are participant observation, ethnographic interviewing, and proxemics (cultural mapping) studies. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell. Frequency: Occasional. General elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. In some instances, Intercultural Studies electives may be used to replace select Leadership Development courses in the MDiv LD and MABL Academic petition required. Formerly coded as MS 520. IS 520 – Cross-cultural Field Methods and Ministry Syllabus
Qur’anic Themes and the Bible: A Comparative Study—IS 525
This course teaches students to identify important Qur’anic themes and compare and contrast them to biblical revelation. Students develop ways to apply this material to practical ministry situations involving Muslim audiences locally and globally. 2 hours. Instructor: Hartnell and Bockelman. Frequency: Rare. General elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. In some instances, Intercultural Studies electives may be used to replace select Leadership Development courses in the MDiv LD and MABL Academic petition required. Formerly coded as MS 525. IS 525 – Qur’anic Themes and the Bible: A Comparative Study Syllabus
Intercultural Studies Individualized Study—IS 580
A unique course designed by a faculty advisor and student to develop competence in the area of Intercultural Studies. 1-4 hours. Instructor: Varies. Frequency: Any Semester. General elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisites: 3.4 GPA and approved Academic Petition. May be repeated for credit as IS 581 when section content differs. In some instances, Intercultural Studies electives may be used to replace select Leadership Development courses in the MDiv LD and MABL Academic petition required. Formerly coded as MS 580. IS 580 – Intercultural Studies Individualized Study Syllabus
Selected Topics in Intercultural Studies—IS 595
An occasional Intercultural Studies elective offered as the need and opportunity arise. Course content is dependent on the expertise of available faculty (resident, adjunct, and visiting), current issues of academic and practical importance, and overall balance in regard to recent course offerings. 1-4 hours. Instructor: Varies. Frequency: Occasional. General elective for all programs except MAC. Prerequisite: None. Notes: May be repeated for credit when section content differs. Past topics include: “Latin American History, Theology, and Ministry.” In some instances, Intercultural Studies electives may be used to replace select Leadership Development courses in the MDiv LD and MABL Academic petition required. IS 595 – Selected Topics in Intercultural Studies Syllabus
