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BIL-202   Inductive Bible Study3 Hours
This course studies the basic principles involved in the study of the Bible. Assumptions concerning scriptural authority are presented as well as procedures for careful observation, analysis and interpretation of the text. Particular attention is given to the use of scriptures as a foundation for expository preaching and theological reflection. This course is the prerequisite for all upper-level Bible courses offered in the Division of Religion and Philosophy. Prerequisites: BIL-101 and BIL-102 or permission of the department. Not available to students with credit in BIL-201.
THE-232   Basic Christian Doctrine3 Hours
This course examines the basic beliefs of historic Christianity as summarized in the Apostles' Creed and connects them to Christian practices. Specifically, the doctrines of revelation, God, creation, fall, and sin, the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the church, salvation, and human destiny will be covered. Focus will be placed on the common understanding of Christian theology in the major Christian theological traditions, while also taking note of their distinctive beliefs.
ICD-210   Introduction to Development3 Hours
This course will explore the primary theories and practices in social and economic development of communities on a local and global scale. The course takes its basic approach to the subject from a consideration of the role of culture in economic development and social change. The course will include an overview of the history and impact of globalization, the impact of global population growth and migration patterns, and the growth and impact of transnational corporations on societies. Finally in this course students will receive an introduction to the major multinational bodies such as The World Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, and World Health Organization, as well as the development activities of governmental and non-governmental agencies.
ECO-211   Introduction to Economics3 Hours
An introduction to the principles essential to an understanding of fundamental economic problems and the policy alternatives to contend with these problems. A special emphasis is placed upon macroeconomics topics including national income, employment, fiscal policy, money, monetary policy, and American economic growth. Not recommended for any major in the Business Division.
ECO-212   Microeconomics3 Hours
Provides a background for advanced economics courses. A special emphasis is placed upon microeconomics topics including scarcity, division of labor, the economics of the firm, demand and price elasticity, and profits and competition.
ICD-229   Essentials of Non-Profit Management3 Hours
This course introduces the student to the spectrum of management issues in which leaders of non-profit organizations must be involved giving attention to the special nature of non-profit enterprises. The course will introduce students to essential management areas such as the legal framework for non-profit organizations, organizational governance, the role of the chief executive officer, strategic planning, finance, and human resource development. In addition students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of organizational effectiveness and capacity building. Finally the course will provide an opportunity to examine the contributions of the non-profit sector in the broader social and economic environment.
ICD-260   Models of Urban Ministry3 Hours
This course seeks to expose students to urban ministries by allowing them to spend one week, under supervision, learning, ministering and serving in a major city in the United States. Prior to the urban ministry experience, through classroom lectures and exercises, students will learn about urban issues and challenges along with the role of the Church as agent of hope and wholeness in the urban environment. Students will also learn the techniques and strategies employed by various church-based community organizations in the urban context in preparation for their on-site observation, and supervised participation. Additional fees are required. Meets General Education intercultural requirement.
ICD-325   Urban and Rural Development Practice3 Hours
This course seeks to provide students with practical insights into areas of urban and rural development practice. It approaches development from a decidedly transformational and Christian perspective. Allowing flexibility for either an urban or rural slant, it attempts to place holistic development practices squarely within the context of the relationship between churches/church organizations and the world in which they are called to serve. Pre-requisite: ICD-210
POL-230   World Politics3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce the study of world politics. By surveying the key concepts and theories utilized to assess contemporary global affairs this course provides a framework for analyzing world politics in a systematic and sophisticated manner. Course topics will provide a brief overview of the major areas of study within the field of international relations including foreign policy analysis, global politics and governance, international political economy and the continuing evolution of the international system.
ICD-350   Transformational Development Principles3 Hours
This course covers the key principles and processes of transformational development rooted in the tradition and values of self-determination, empowerment, and social justice. The course focuses on direct practice and advocacy for the socially and economically disempowered groups in the society and on bringing the church and the community together to address the problematic social conditions. It is designed to build the students' analytical, political and interactional skills necessary to mobilize the community for collective action and social justice.
ICD-360   Development Internship3-9 Hours
The student will be involved in a significant development experience under the supervision of a development practitioner. The internship setting must be in an international development agency or in an urban/rural development organization outside of North America. Direct exposure involving observation and practical development service will be required. The internship must be a minimum of four weeks. Prerequisites: ICD-210, ICD-325 and INT-220.
ICD-450   Community Development Workshop/Practicum3 Hours
This is an upper level course that allows ICD students to harness the knowledge and skills they have acquired from the program to effectively identify, analyze and resolve local community development issues. Students participate in hands-on community-based research and problem-solving activities, and thus prepare them to work with the community, identify local needs, leverage community assets, and devise strategies to mitigate community challenges. Pre-requisites: ICD-210, ICD-325, ICD-350, MAT-112 and PSY-355 or POL-322.
ICD-480   Development Capstone1 Hours
This course provides a capstone for the International and Community Development major and is designed to help the students to reflect on learning experiences throughout their coursework and development internships. Various exercises and readings will be used to help the students to integrate wide range of development concepts learned throughout the major. Students will be required to present their internship papers and written development concept papers to the class for constructive criticism from their peers and the faculty to enable them to sharpen their ideas and career path in International and Community Development.
MAT-112   General Statistics3 Hours
An introduction to elementary concepts in descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using applications from various disciplines and supplementing with statistical software. Topics include data collection and summarization, random variables and probability distributions, linear correlation and regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Math SAT above 460 (Math ACT above 18) or a grade of "C" or above in MAT-104.
PSY-355   Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences3 Hours
This is a three-hour course offered each spring semester. Its purpose is to provide the student with an introduction to the concepts and techniques of research methodology as employed in the behavioral sciences including experimental research, field and survey research, content analysis and other unobtrusive techniques, and evaluative assessment research. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate an understanding of the role of research for helping professionals; examining truth-seeking from a scientific and from a Biblical perspective; critiquing current research findings in professional journals; identifying appropriate research methodology for a given problem or topic; completing an empirical research project from start to finish; developing a research manuscript using the APA publication manual guidelines; and developing oral communication skills in presenting one's research project to a professional audience. Prerequisite: MAT-305.
POL-322   Research Design and Methods in Political Science and Economics3 Hours
This course will provide students with an introduction to research methods and statistical techniques used in social science research, particularly in the fields of economics and political science. This will include basic knowledge of the concepts and models employed for conducting experimental research, policy analysis and program evaluation, and unobtrusive research from data sets. Emphasis will be placed on using and applying the qualitative and quantitative techniques most widely utilized in social science research. This course gives credit for political science and history majors. Prerequisite: MAT-112 or BUS-320.
Students choose between either ECO-211 or ECO-212 and either PSY-355 or POL-322. Students will also take 9 - 12 credit hours in the area of their specialization and 7 credit hours from the courses below:
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INT-122   Short-Term Missions (orientation)1 Hours
This course will introduce students to the challenges and opportunities associated with cross-cultural engagement. It is recommended for all students who plan to live, study and/or serve in another cultural context either at home or abroad. Meets General Education intercultural requirement when taken in combination with INT-124 or INT-222. Prerequisite: INT-220 or INT-222.
INT-220   Intercultural Relationships3 Hours
This course examines the theology of diversity, and specific ways that Christians deal with cultural differences. We develop strategies for effectively relating to people in cultural settings other than our own and working in the church to minister to various people groups in our society. Meets General Education intercultural requirement.
REL-275   Evangelism and Global Outreach3 Hours
Beginning with biblical times, this course examines the history of missions and outreach movements. Attention is given to both the historical patterns which shaped outreach endeavors as well as the several methodologies which have been and are being used by various outreach organizations. Co-requisite: REL-275P. Meets General Education intercultural requirement.
REL-275P   Evangelism and Global Outreach Practicum1 Hours
Each student will be involved in practical experiences in a local ministry setting providing the student with a "laboratory" for the application of the principles of evangelism and global outreach as taught in the co-requisite course. Co-requisite: REL-275.
47 credit hours
Cross-Cultural Exposure Trip: Students are also required to participate in a cross-cultural exposure trip, subject to prior approval by department faculty.

International and Community Development Minor
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ICD-210   Introduction to Development3 Hours
This course will explore the primary theories and practices in social and economic development of communities on a local and global scale. The course takes its basic approach to the subject from a consideration of the role of culture in economic development and social change. The course will include an overview of the history and impact of globalization, the impact of global population growth and migration patterns, and the growth and impact of transnational corporations on societies. Finally in this course students will receive an introduction to the major multinational bodies such as The World Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, and World Health Organization, as well as the development activities of governmental and non-governmental agencies.
ECO-212   Microeconomics3 Hours
Provides a background for advanced economics courses. A special emphasis is placed upon microeconomics topics including scarcity, division of labor, the economics of the firm, demand and price elasticity, and profits and competition.
INT-220   Intercultural Relationships3 Hours
This course examines the theology of diversity, and specific ways that Christians deal with cultural differences. We develop strategies for effectively relating to people in cultural settings other than our own and working in the church to minister to various people groups in our society. Meets General Education intercultural requirement.
ICD-229   Essentials of Non-Profit Management3 Hours
This course introduces the student to the spectrum of management issues in which leaders of non-profit organizations must be involved giving attention to the special nature of non-profit enterprises. The course will introduce students to essential management areas such as the legal framework for non-profit organizations, organizational governance, the role of the chief executive officer, strategic planning, finance, and human resource development. In addition students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of organizational effectiveness and capacity building. Finally the course will provide an opportunity to examine the contributions of the non-profit sector in the broader social and economic environment.
POL-230   World Politics3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce the study of world politics. By surveying the key concepts and theories utilized to assess contemporary global affairs this course provides a framework for analyzing world politics in a systematic and sophisticated manner. Course topics will provide a brief overview of the major areas of study within the field of international relations including foreign policy analysis, global politics and governance, international political economy and the continuing evolution of the international system.
ICD-325   Urban and Rural Development Practice3 Hours
This course seeks to provide students with practical insights into areas of urban and rural development practice. It approaches development from a decidedly transformational and Christian perspective. Allowing flexibility for either an urban or rural slant, it attempts to place holistic development practices squarely within the context of the relationship between churches/church organizations and the world in which they are called to serve. Pre-requisite: ICD-210
ICD-350   Transformational Development Principles3 Hours
This course covers the key principles and processes of transformational development rooted in the tradition and values of self-determination, empowerment, and social justice. The course focuses on direct practice and advocacy for the socially and economically disempowered groups in the society and on bringing the church and the community together to address the problematic social conditions. It is designed to build the students' analytical, political and interactional skills necessary to mobilize the community for collective action and social justice.
24 credit hours
Students will also take 3 credit hours of electives approved by the ICD advisor.

Urban Ministries Minor
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ECO-211   Introduction to Economics3 Hours
An introduction to the principles essential to an understanding of fundamental economic problems and the policy alternatives to contend with these problems. A special emphasis is placed upon macroeconomics topics including national income, employment, fiscal policy, money, monetary policy, and American economic growth. Not recommended for any major in the Business Division.
INT-220   Intercultural Relationships3 Hours
This course examines the theology of diversity, and specific ways that Christians deal with cultural differences. We develop strategies for effectively relating to people in cultural settings other than our own and working in the church to minister to various people groups in our society. Meets General Education intercultural requirement.
ICD-229   Essentials of Non-Profit Management3 Hours
This course introduces the student to the spectrum of management issues in which leaders of non-profit organizations must be involved giving attention to the special nature of non-profit enterprises. The course will introduce students to essential management areas such as the legal framework for non-profit organizations, organizational governance, the role of the chief executive officer, strategic planning, finance, and human resource development. In addition students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of organizational effectiveness and capacity building. Finally the course will provide an opportunity to examine the contributions of the non-profit sector in the broader social and economic environment.
POL-240   Public Policy Processes3 Hours
This course is an introduction to public policy processes in the United States. An important part of the course involves helping students to develop the potential to formulate, assess and evaluate public policy in terms of ideas, actors, and steps, and to begin to develop expertise in policy in issue areas of concern to them. The course is also intended to develop students in analytical thinking, primary and secondary research, and social science writing.
ICD-260   Models of Urban Ministry3 Hours
This course seeks to expose students to urban ministries by allowing them to spend one week, under supervision, learning, ministering and serving in a major city in the United States. Prior to the urban ministry experience, through classroom lectures and exercises, students will learn about urban issues and challenges along with the role of the Church as agent of hope and wholeness in the urban environment. Students will also learn the techniques and strategies employed by various church-based community organizations in the urban context in preparation for their on-site observation, and supervised participation. Additional fees are required. Meets General Education intercultural requirement.
ICD-350   Transformational Development Principles3 Hours
This course covers the key principles and processes of transformational development rooted in the tradition and values of self-determination, empowerment, and social justice. The course focuses on direct practice and advocacy for the socially and economically disempowered groups in the society and on bringing the church and the community together to address the problematic social conditions. It is designed to build the students' analytical, political and interactional skills necessary to mobilize the community for collective action and social justice.
24 credit hours
Students will also take 3 credit hours of electives approved by the ICD advisor.

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