12 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.
ICS 1008Introduction to Missions
An introduction to biblical and philosophical principles for world missions with a view to discovering best practices for engaging in cross-cultural ministry. This course includes an emphasis on historical and contemporary issues in missions.
(PQ: COM1075 or COM1825) This course investigates the causes and consequences of human migration around the world. It examines various views and responses to migration from cultural, religious, and political perspectives, and provides practical ways to engage migrant communities in the United States and around the world. Special attention is given to refugees, asylum seekers, and communities impacted by forced migration.
This course explores developmental, sociological, and philosophical questions of race, ethnicity, and citizenship, with special attention to the experiences of African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans, and indigenous peoples of the United States. Practical implications for social justice, reconciliation, and personal well-being will also be explored.
. . 2 cr (PQ: consent of ICS faculty) A study of peoples and cultures in global contexts with an emphasis on a particular national context. This course is normally completed in an intercultural context as part of an off-campus study abroad or field experience. . . . . . . . . 4 cr ICS3067 Social Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 cr An interdisciplinary examination of social evil and social righteousness with the goal of constructing transformational responses to contemporary issues in social justice. Special topics will include ideology, power, sexism, religion, public policy, education, . 4 cr consumerism, and media.
(PQ: LDR4991, LDR4992) A structured debriefing normally completed during the semester following an ICS internship experience. Note: This course is designated as repeatable. 4 cr . . . . 0–4 cr IDS3828 Honors Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 cr (PQ: student must be enrolled as an Eagle Scholar; consent of instructor) Supervised venue for Eagle Scholar to complete an honors component while concurrently enrolled in a non-honors course approved by a cooperating faculty member and the Honors Director. Ten to fifteen hours of work is required, and should involve a discussion component. Note: This course is designated as repeatable.