36 courses with the subject INT, 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.
INT 353International Transitions Practicum I1-2
Arranged by Department Students in this course will engage the process of understanding on learning and disruption generated by previous cross-cultural experiences through the active practical experience of reflection. This practicum helps students to actively situate themselves in relation to their own contemporary cultural transition which may be prompted by prior experiences. In particular, students will assess and evaluate their own cross-cultural experiences through consideration of disruption and displacement, culture shock, and intercultural transitions. This practicum course is specifically designed for international students and students returning from Destination Serve trips, mission trips, and other cross-cultural experiences.
Recommended: Participation in a Destination Serve trip or International Student
INT 354International Transitions Practicum II1-2
Arranged by Department Students in this course will engage the process of understanding on learning and disruption generated by previous cross-cultural experiences through the active practical experience of reflection. This practicum helps students to actively situate themselves in the relation to their own contemporary cultural transition which may be prompted by prior experiences. In particular, students will assess and evaluate their own cross-cultural experiences through consideration of disruption and displacement, culture shock, and intercultural transitions. This practicum course is specifically designed for international students and students returning from Destination Serve trips, mission trips, and other cross-cultural experiences.
FALL Practical experience in a cross-cultural setting. Generally completed while on study abroad. Students engage in regular reflection on intercultural experiences through the semester. Includes 200 hours of cross-cultural service. Offered alternate years (odd)
International Studies major or permission of Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies or Humanities & Social Science Department Chair.
INT 363Intercultural Internship II1-3
FALL Practical experience in a cross-cultural setting. Generally completed while on study abroad. Students engage in regular reflection on intercultural experiences through the semester. Includes 200 hours of cross-cultural service for three credits (prorated for other credit hour amounts).
FALL Students will reflect on their own cross-cultural experiences using intercultural transition theories. This consideration of the process of transitioning across cultures includes culture shock, intensity factors, individual processes of transitions, reentry.
Participation in a Destination Serve trip or International Student
INT 412Contemporary International Issues2
SPRING This course provides a forum for students from various disciplinary backgrounds to see the connections between their vocations and the contemporary international setting. Topics in the course reflect contemporary issues and trends and are considered through interdisciplinary lenses and cooperation.
Recommend previous coursework in political science or international studies/international relations.
INT 5013Leadership and Culture3
This course is designed to equip the leader to understand, assess, and lead in a wide variety of cultural contexts including a wide variety of rural, suburban, and urban worlds, as well as complex cross-generational and ethnic settings. (Cross-listed as GRD 5013 )
This course begins with the essential topics for teaching speakers of other languages to read, write, speak and listen in English, focusing on the knowledge and skill needed for effective classroom TEFL instruction. From there students learn to develop their own personal teaching philosophy while learning the language acquisition principles necessary for classroom leadership and decision making. Course offered in conjunction with a strategic partner.
This course addresses the key topics for English language teaching as faith-based service. Students will learn how to adapt teaching to other cultural contexts, focus on spiritual formation, and find appropriate ways to meet community needs. Course fee may apply.
This practicum is designed to provide students studying Teaching English as a Foreign Language with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired through course work to a specific occupational setting. Practicums, which must be approved in advance, can be completed through schools, non-profits or other organizations that offer English instruction to speakers of a foreign language. Students are required to work under an experience supervisor and must complete various assignments to help them process the experience. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
INT 5218Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry3
This course will prepare students to analyze the social and cultural factors influencing people’s behavior and development in an era of globalization. Students will be equipped to analyze global contexts for the purpose of connecting with local people and meeting their needs. (Cross-listed as MIN 5218 )
This course examines systemic issues such as poverty, racism, and justice as they apply to Gospel Ministry in urban centers around the globe. Students will learn about relational discipleship and community engagement with the goal of transformative interaction with residents, multi-ethnic ministry and urban apologetics. (Cross-listed as MIN 5312 )
The primary texts, rituals, and practices of the world’s major religions will be studied to gain a respectful understanding of what their adherents believe and observe. Special attention will be given to develop meaningful dialogue with adherents of those religions by using their own literature to find connections with Christianity. A final paper and presentation on a specific aspect of one world religion should increase the group’s respect of that religion and ability to dialogue with its adherents.
This course explores the history, beliefs, and culture of the Hmong people with special emphasis on animistic worldviews so that students can analyze cultural expressions to understand their worldview basis. Students will also be prepared to minister in a variety of Hmong ministry contexts and work with people groups from other animistic cultural backgrounds.
This course investigates the religious traditions of the Hmong people with special emphasis on the growth and development of Christianity in various Hmong ministry contexts. Students will analyze current ministry needs and trends in light of the influences of these Hmong religious traditions.
This introductory master’s level course is intended for students who are not familiar with the Hmong language and are learning Hmong as a foreign language. Students will learn the Romanized Popular Alphabet (RPA) version of the Hmong Language to prepare them to acquire reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
This course addresses the need for biblically accurate and culturally-relevant literature for the Hmong Christian context. Students will assess a Hmong ministry setting and develop contextual discipleship and church growth materials which bridge the gap between first- and second-generation Hmong.
This course examines mission issues such as cross-cultural leadership development, partnership with other agencies, dependency, and other themes pertinent to missions in the 21st Century. It partners with Perspectives on the World Christian Movement on an external site to earn the Perspectives graduate certificate of completion. Soteriology and missiology for C&MA ordination/consecration work is embedded. (Course Fee)
In this course students will develop an awareness of one’s own ideas, values, and expectations in education. Different countries and cultures approaches to learning will be discussed. Students will understand how different worldviews influence learning methods. This course will examine issues related to teaching bilingual students and discuss effective instructional approaches for linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms.
INT 5518Intercultural Communication Theory and Practice3
This course is designed for students who plan to communicate across cultural barriers within North America as well as those who plan a career in an intercultural setting. Verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication in every encounter between persons of different cultures.
INT 5520Foundations in Principles of Holistic Ministry3
This course lays the foundation for understanding the appropriate goals and strategies for churches and Christian ministries working in low-income communities. It is an orientation course that discusses the question of poverty, proposes a Biblical framework for understanding poverty and holistic development, and examines the role of the local church in the economic empowerment of poor people.
INT 5521Methods of Community Organizing and Community Development3
This course examines the process of building community relationships and helping communities analyze their context, identify priorities and develop a plan of action for addressing key issues. The use of participatory community surveys, focus group discussions, project proposal writing, monitoring, budgeting, and sustainability will be discussed. Learning how to apply principles of servant leadership and demonstrate a Christian witness throughout the process is emphasized in this course.
This course examines current trends in community development. It will focus particularly on issues that are relevant to practitioners of Christian community development.
INT 5524Teaching English to Second Language Learners3
This course is designed to prepare students with the language, culture, and teaching skills that are necessary for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). The training program embedded in this course includes practice with real language learners, classroom observation of experienced teachers, and written assignments. 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 examines the principles and practice of global justice, reviewing both biblical principles and human rights standards of justice and their application to a range of international political, civil, economic, social, and cultural justice issues. The course also reviews key institutions - governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental - that address global injustices and international policies. In addition, students will consider the role of individuals and communities in the pursuit of biblical justice. Students will also develop a project related to a specific social justice issue.
INT 5528Developing Intercultural Faith Communities3
This course will equip students to develop culturally appropriate expressions of the Christian faith in community within a global context. Focus will be given on achieving balance between personal, family, intercultural, and strategic challenges of international bi-vocational living.
This course emphasizes developing the cognitive (thinking), volitional (valuing) and behavioral (doing) aspects of Christian character in people’s lives in culturally appropriate ways. Emphasis is placed on relationally empowering disciples to merge the WORD and deed together in praxis.
Students will understand various components of multicultural teams such as how to build trust and resolve cross-cultural conflict. Emphasis is placed on building collective unity around a common vision and the leader’s development of qualities and skills necessary to navigate a multicultural team.
This internship course is designed to allow graduate level community development students the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge of the discipline in an occupational setting. Internships are completed in community based non-profit organizations. Students are required to serve under qualified supervision and must complete various assignments to help them process the experience. Graduate students must also complete an internship project. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Students will be coached by a qualified supervisor and will be engaged in cross-cultural service learning for at least 112.5 hours. Focus will be given to developing the students’ cultural understanding and intercultural coping skills for the specific cultural context. Sites and supervisors must be preapproved for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Students will be coached by a qualified supervisor and will be engaged in metropolitan service learning for at least 112.5 hours. Focus will be given to developing the students’ multi-ethnic social awareness and multicultural skills for a specific urban context. Sites and supervisors must be pre-approved for these residencies. By permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
This course is an intensive, supervised investigation of a topic in International Studies by an individual student. Enrollment and topic selection are by permission of the instructor and department chair.
This course covers the way trauma affects refugee individuals and families emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. Key principles and strategies for working with refugees and trauma will be explored. (Cross-linked as COU 6221 )
