23 courses with the subject SOC, 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 is designed to provide information that is foundational to college academic success and personal, social, and spiritual growth. Topics are focused in four areas: college-level academic skills, life management skills, relationship issues, and personal spiritual development.
FALL and SPRING This is a survey course of the basic concepts in the sociological study of society, culture, the self, social organizations, the range of associational life, and social process.
SPRING Basic social science research methods are studied, including experimental designs, observational studies, and surveys. Research design, research tools, data collection, analysis of data, and reporting of findings will be covered. Ethical issues in social research will be discussed. (Cross-listed as PSY 240X )
FALL An exploration of how the church and para-church organizations can minister with various ages and family types. Findings from systems’ theory, history, theology, and biblical understandings of the church will be studied as they relate to church ministry. (Cross-listed as DSC 248X )
This course provides an introduction to physical and cultural geography by exploring pressing global issues related to spatial interconnections. Using the lens of geography, we will uncover how global interconnections and geographical interdependence shape the world as we know it. We will further understand how individual actions at the local scale have social, cultural, and religious environmental impacts around the world.
A foundational course in cultural anthropology that places major emphasis on the concept of culture and its expression in human societies. Students are introduced to cultural systems theory and the influence of urbanization and globalization on culture. This course also prepares students for further studies in the areas of cross-cultural communication and intercultural relationships.
FALL This course examines the family as a social/cultural unit with emphasis on parental interaction with the developing child. Focus is on multidisciplinary theories of family dynamics across the lifespan. Consideration is given to societal influences, various family structures and roles, collaborative school relationships, abuse and neglect, and the effects of culture and ethnicity on parent-child relationships. Christian principles related to parenting are examined.
This course focuses on social inequality in human societies, examining the factors that contribute to inequality and its consequences. Emphasis is placed on inequalities in the socioeconomic order with special attention given to social class, gender and race as specific forms of social inequality.
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 ICS 341X )
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 This course examines the etiology of criminal behavior, with an emphasis on addictions and chemical abuse and how these relate to rehabilitation versus social control; including major deviance theories from the discipline of sociology. Attention is also given to ways in which social inequality contributes to criminal behavior and its impact on the criminal justice system. Offered alternate years (even)
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 ICS 3512 )
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 ICS 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 ICS 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.
SPRING Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. This course examines key theoretical approaches in the field with emphasis upon their application for people relating together in various contexts. (Cross-listed as PSY 431X ) Offered alternate years (even)
FALL The structure and dynamics of marriage and the family are studied. The course will examine the family as a social institution and the processes of dating, engagement, marriage, child rearing, aging, divorce, and remarriage. Biblical teaching will be brought to bear on the subject to enable the student to develop a Christian perspective on marriage and the family.
The United States has often been referred to as a melting pot. A better metaphor is that of a cultural mosaic that has been pieced together to create the social structures and institutions that make American society unique. In this class, issues of diversity in society are addressed by examining the assumptions, values, and preconceptions by which members of diverse cultural backgrounds understand themselves and others. Categories of race, ethnicity, social class, gender are analyzed from a micro, macro and institutional perspective.
This course examines Christian perspectives on relief and development and the unique ways that Christian organizations are impacting societies around the globe.This is an interdisciplinary course examining theological perspectives on natural disasters, poverty, and justice as well as the sociological and cultural factors influencing sustainability and community transformation. (Cross-listed as CM 4514 and DEM 4514 )
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.
This internship course is designed to allow upper 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. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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.
SPRING This capstone class provides preparation for seniors to enter graduate school and/or into their professions. Class sessions include graduate program and vocational research and planning. Students complete a major paper or project that reflects the culmination of knowledge, skills and research in their discipline. (Cross-listed as HUM 461X )
Source: Crown College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
