49 courses with the subject ICS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This course develops a theological and historical framework for understanding currents trends in cross-cultural ministries. Students will explore the challenges and opportunities facing individual believers and faith communities in their pursuit of missional living.
SPRING A reflective practice practicum course designed to prepare the student for a cross-cultural experience. Topics include culture shock and strategies for a successful cross-cultural experience. Students engage in preparation for their particular site of study and/or service.
SPRING A study of cross-cultural and intercultural life and communication principles designed to prepare the student for a cross-cultural experience. Topics include culture shock and strategies for a successful cross-cultural experience. Students also prepare for their particular site of study and/or service. Although this is preparation for a practicum, it is not itself a practicum.
Arranged by Department As a requirement of the
Arranged by Department An applied learning course designed to help the student deepen his or her understanding of the cross-cultural experience through intentional and critical reflection. Must be accomplished alongside (and/or in preparation for) an approved cross-cultural experience such as a major practicum, study abroad, Destination Serve trip, etc. Students must also make arrangements to complete ICS 251F . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. (Cross-listed as ANT 251X )
Arranged by Department As a requirement of the
Arranged by Department An applied learning course designed to help the student deepen his or her understanding of the cross-cultural experience through intentional and critical reflection. Must be accomplished alongside (and/or in preparation for) an approved cross-cultural experience such as a major practicum, study abroad, Destination Serve trip, etc. Students must also make arrangements to complete ICS 252F . Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. (Cross-listed as ANT 252X )
Arranged by Department An integrative cross-cultural experience designed to help the student deepen his or her biblical understanding of the land of the Bible as well as understand the unique historical and geographical considerations which are the background for Israel today. The course includes on-campus classes as well as a summer immersion experience in Israel studying historical, geographical, archaeological and biblical backgrounds of the Bible. Minimum number of students required. The course fee includes in-country expenses in Israel. (Cross-listed as BIB 255X )
This course will prepare students to understand the impacts of globalization on present day ministry in the United States. Students will study the global influences of theology and leaders from Africa, Latin America and Asia. Students will analyze the influences of pluralism and secularism which are inherent in a culturally and religiously diverse society. (Cross-listed as CM 2584 )
SPRING Course investigates the formation and development of local churches, drawing on the expansion and contraction of the church through time. Emphasis is placed on the core biblical and missiological conceptualizations of church and church planting. Also considered are spiritual and strategic approaches to successful church planting; the role of personality and teams in church planting and development.
This practicum course aims to give students studying Teaching English as a Foreign Language the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to an English teaching context. The practicum must be approved in advance. It can be completed through schools, non-profits or other organizations that can provide students with a challenging English teaching experience. Students are required to work under an experience supervisor and must complete various assignments to help them process the experience. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
FALL The process of initiating, managing, and evaluating change. Focused particularly on the process of initiating change within systems, this course includes study of change in organizations and societies, including major cultural variations in this theme. Also considered is the role of individuals and systems in initiating, facilitating, opposing, and sustaining change. Offered alternate years (odd)
FALL An exploration of the inter-religious encounter, this course prepares students for meaningful relationships and interactions with people of different faiths. Students differentiate between various religious experiences, including expert and folk religion, and consider the role of pre-understandings in shaping meaningful cross-faith relationships. Points of contact are examined, and the uniqueness of biblical faith is demonstrated.
SPRING A study of the worldview, cognition, socio-cultural, linguistic behavioral, media and motivational factors that positively or negatively impact communication between persons of different cultures. Emphasis will be given to observing, describing and interpreting such factors and to understanding models and developing skills that will enhance intercultural trust and understanding, especially in the communication of biblical truth. Course Fee.
SPRING An introductory study of the background, theology, structure, practices and historical development of Islam. Special emphasis will be placed upon the Quran, the life of Muhammad, and modern day expressions of Islam. Also included is a comparison of Islam and Christianity with an emphasis upon building bridges in order to communicate the gospel to the Islamic world. (Cross-listed as PHI 340X ) Offered alternate years (even)
SPRING Issues of diversity by one’s social location are addressed in this course, by looking at categories of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, educational attainment, and age as a measure of one’s location and experience in society based upon these sociological categories. (Cross-listed as SOC 341X )
Arranged by Department An evaluative exploration of biblical teaching, worldview and cultural contexts, and contemporary understandings, approaches and practices of spiritual warfare, leading to a balanced, biblical, holistic theology and praxis. Included is an examination of the relationship between spiritual warfare and evangelism, discipleship, spiritual freedom and societal transformation.
FALL The course presents an overview of major concepts needed for understanding of the special needs and opportunities present in population centers. Students will consider the urbanization of the world’s population, the sociological realities of the urban context, and will be introduced to the principles of Christian Community Development.
FALL May be accomplished on campus or while on study abroad (offered online, synchronous meetings required). Intercultural frame-shifting and continua are studied in depth, along with an introduction to critical studies in communication and the postcolonial perspective. Students will reflect on the role of culture in their cross-cultural experiences. Offered alternate years (even)
FALL This course prepares students to engage cultural systems and to conceptualize and comprehend pre-modern to current theological perspectives. The class analyzes philosophical developments that have shaped current concepts of society and self. Students will be equipped to interact with cultural trends from a biblically informed and culturally intelligent posture. (Cross-listed as THE 348X )
This course equips multicultural team members to participate in multicultural teams to achieve a common mission. Biblical support of diverse teams, how cultural values influence multicultural team relationships, personal expectations, team dynamics, and intercultural conflict resolution are explored. (Cross-listed as SOC 3512 )
This course will prepare students to analyze the local and missional elements of their ministry surroundings. Students will be equipped to prioritize and engage in contextual ministry regardless of the location in which they find themselves. Special attention will be given to unreached peoples in multicultural and multigenerational environments around the block and around the world. (Cross-listed as CM 3524 )
Students will study the eternal destiny of believers and non-believers, a theology of biblical evangelism and missions, and principles for effective evangelism and missions culminating in the development of a biblical philosophy of evangelism and missions that will provide a framework for a lifestyle of participating in, and leading others toward, completing the Great Commission domestically and internationally.
In every encounter between persons of different cultures, verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication. With a focus on observing, describing, and interpreting these factors, this course is designed for students who plan to minister in sub-cultures within North America as well as for those who plan a career in foreign missions.
This course presents an overview of the way trauma affects refugee individuals and families emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. A framework for working with refugees and trauma will be discussed. (Cross-listed as PSY 3546 )
Arranged by Department Students complete a field experience in conjunction with
Arranged by Department An integrative cross-cultural experience designed to help the student deepen his or her biblical understanding of the lands of the Bible. The course includes on-campus classes as well as an immersion experience ( ICS 356F ) in situ studying historical, geographical, archaeological and biblical backgrounds for one or more books of the Bible. Minimum number of students required. Students must make arrangements to complete ICS 356F , which has a course fee; other fees may apply. (Cross-listed as BIB 356X )
This course equips students to lead effectively in diverse environments by integrating biblical leadership principles with cultural and ethical awareness. Students will engage with biblical models of leadership, assess how cultural dynamics shape leadership effectiveness, and develop strategies for ethical decision-making across global contexts.
The training program prepares students with the language and teaching skills that are necessary for teaching English as a Foreign Language. In addition, practice with real language learners and classroom observation of experienced teachers is embedded in this course. Students who complete this course will also receive a TESOL certificate from a reputable external partner who specializes in granting TESOL certification. (Course Fee)
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of second language acquisition. Students will learn the basic linguistic skills and techniques that best facilitate second language learning. These principles will then be applied to learning a language that is unfamiliar to them.
This course is a survey of the biblical and theoretical basis for holistic Christian ministry with a special focus on the church’s ministry to the poor. Major attention will be given to key paradigms for ministry and their application to specific ministry contexts. The course will address social, cultural, political and spiritual issues with an emphasis on holistic ministry responses and the gospel’s impact on both individuals and society. Incarnational and contextual approaches to missions will be highlighted throughout along with an overview of various contemporary ministry trends. (Cross-listed as SOC 3617 )
Our world is made up of people with varying cultures. In this class students will explore a specific culture outside of the United States with special attention given to the history, politics and religion of the culture along with issues of race, class and family relationships that are unique to it. (Cross-listed as SOC 3619 )
An examination of the diverse beliefs and practices of the world’s major religions focusing on their historical backgrounds, texts, and cultural settings. Specific comparisons are made with Christian faith including apologetic approaches to non-Christian religions.
This course examines the process of building community relationships and helping communities analyze their context, identify assets and priorities and develop a plan of action for addressing key issues. The use of sustainable participatory methods will be discussed. Learning how to apply principles of servant leadership and Christian community development are emphasized in this course.
An intensive practicum experience in which the student is fully immersed in another culture, involved in hands-on ministry and guided by a mentor. Goal setting and journaling activities will help students engage in self-reflection and mentor evaluations will provide them with constructive feedback about their ministry skills. (Students must be in the country for at least a month. Students should spend a significant portion of their time in-country interacting with and ministering directly to host nationals)
SPRING An examination of approaches, models, trends, practices and challenges of sustainable community-focused relief and holistic development, and their relationship to issues of economic, social, and spiritual justice. Consideration is given to biblical teaching on matters of poverty, economics, and justice, and the lament. (Cross-listed as DSC 381X ) Offered alternate years (even)
Arranged by Department This seminar course considers various topics in international and/or intercultural studies. The focus will be determined by the instructor and students enrolled. The primary approaches are in-depth exploration of a topic, research, and presentation of results. Students may take this course more than once for credit.
Arranged by Department An experiential practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. Students focusing on the learning approaches used by local workers, expats, and other professionals to accomplish various development goals. These may include community development, economic development, political development, ministry and/or spiritual development, and/or organizational development. Relationships between residents and development professionals, as well as between development professionals and various power structures. Additionally, the student will journal about personal ministries, and the kinds and results of said ministries. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Arranged by Department A practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. In this course, students focus on the learning of family structure and relations, gender roles, neighbor and neighborhood relations, the structure and use of political power, the functioning of the economy, national literature and art forms, and the divulging and dissemination of news. The student will also study the cultural pastimes (sports, games, and diversions); the culture’s values concerning sex, material items, crime and punishment of criminals, and health and health care; as well as assessing the available educational facilities and procedures. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. (Cross-listed as ANT 435X )
Arranged by Department An experiential practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. Students focus on the prioritization of time, energy, and money; scheduling techniques; how servanthood is expressed in the local culture; new areas of personal dependence on God; areas of personal strengths and weaknesses; the benefit of sacrifice (or cost) in ministry; the group or groups of people with whom the student most easily can relate, serve, and minister; what Scripture passages have become better understood due to living in another culture; what theological issues have taken on new importance during the practicum; and how the relationship with missionaries has proceeded during the practicum. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Arranged by Department An experiential practicum, accomplished in a cross-cultural setting. Students focus on identifying and improving on personal deficiencies in communication skills, as well as new communication skills, communication in the culture of the host country, gestures and other non-verbal communication devices of the host country. Students will also study how advertising is done in the host country, the national language, and the communication style of national leaders. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
This course equips students with a knowledge of the history, beliefs, and culture of the Hmong people with special emphasis on the animistic worldview as it impacts Hmong culture. Students will be prepared to minister in a variety of Hmong ministry contexts and work with people groups from other animistic cultural backgrounds.
This course explores the religions of the Hmong people with special emphasis on the growth and development of Christianity in various Hmong ministry contexts. Students will also apply this understanding to a variety of ministry contexts.
This introductory course is intended for students who are not familiar with the Hmong language and are learning Hmong as a foreign language. This course will prepare students to acquire reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as well as to understand the Romanized Popular Alphabet (RPA) version.
This course addresses the need for culturally-relevant Christian literature for the Hmong context. Students will assess a Hmong ministry setting and recommend contextual discipleship and church growth materials which will take into account first- and second-generation Hmong worldviews.
FALL Designed for both the practitioner and theoretician, this course guides students in identifying paradigmatic assumptions through which various cultural groups approach and interpret sacred scripture and theology. Students construct practical responses to complex global theological conversations with the intention of generating and sustaining transformative impact in communities around the world. (Cross-listed as THE 450X ) Offered alternate years (even)
This course partners with Perspectives on the World Christian Movement on an external site to earn the Perspectives undergraduate certificate of completion. It examines mission issues such as cross-cultural leadership development, partnership with other agencies, dependency, and other pertinent missions themes. C&MA ordination/consecration work about soteriology and missiology is embedded. (Course Fee)
This course will provide an understanding necessary to gather people in culturally appropriate communities to express their Christian faith. An important aspect of this process is to maintain equilibrium in one’s personal and family time as the demands of international business and bi-vocational living can weigh on the individual.
This course will prepare the student for the rapidly changing urban context, learning how to engage in relational discipleship, community engagement with the goal of transformative interaction with residents, multi-ethnic ministry, and urban apologetics that address systemic issues such as poverty, racism, and justice.
Source: Crown College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
