11 courses with the subject ICST, 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.
introductory course in the Biblical foundation, historical development, and strategic expansion of Christian world mission .......................................
examination of the socio-demographic, cultural, political, religious, and economic heritage of America's major ethnic groups (White Ethnics, African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, Asian American, Arab Americans). This course is designed to incorporate the methodologies of history, anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, political science, and economics. Students will begin with an examination of the concepts of prejudice and discrimination, explore these concepts as they encounter each major ethnic group, and end the course with personal statements of their own racial and ethnic identity development. Additional emphasis placed on Appalachian heritage and gendered roles of ethnic men and women. Students in this course will read and interpret relevant course texts, take quizzes, write essays, participate in class discussions and small group discussion, conduct research using peer reviewed 293 ................. 2 s.h. ......
national, cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious identity development with an emphasis on growing up in Appalachia. Students will learn how to assess their own cultural practices as expressions of social, economic, and political norms that are neither neutral nor universal. The course is intended to help students gain awareness of the personal identity they possess and reflect, as well as the identity others reflect back on them as citizens of the United States and products of the central Appalachian region. Class lecture, class discussion, small group projects, essays, films, documentaries, and individual research projects will serve as the primary means of instruction............... 4 s.h.
A foundational exploration to the discipline of cultural anthropology and the study of other cultures as it relates to the expansion of Christianity in the non- western world. This introduction will enhance effective communication of the gospel and aid in the development of culturally sensitive missionary methods and strategies ...............................................
is an introduction to southern Appalachian history and culture beginning with the European settlement and continuing through the modern era. The course will examine cultural “otherness”, about how people perceive each other across cultural boundaries— specifically boundaries that correlate with social class .
study of the gospel’s importance for ministry and social justice. Through a holistic, sustainable, locally-led approach to cross-cultural ministry, students will engage practically with the world around them, gaining awareness of pitfalls such conflict and misconduct, and learning how to respond when these issues occur. ..........................................................................
Orality. A study of the principles and processes for effectively transposing the gospel—written in a s.h. particular time for a particular culture—into our own culture, then sharing the gospel across cultural contexts. Key topics include the language study and learning, nonverbal communication, and orality and biblical storytelling ......................................................
This course examines the content and context of Christian worship in various global settings. Special attention is given to music, drama, dance, and art within the cultures of study. Non-western Christian worship as well as western worship practices will be considered ....................................................................
work/Elective course. A hands-on experience in the field of study. An oral debriefing and a written report are required ..............................................................
Practicum. Field Research/ Elective course. A hands- on experience in the field of study. An oral debriefing and a written report are required ..........................
Development in Christian Mission. Course work provides a melding of development theory and appropriate technology as it relates to Christian mission. Hands-on projects require access to basic tools and ability to acquire simple building materials. Some topics included in this course: exploration of humanistic and theological understandings of nature; stewardship of creation as a Biblical ethic; the ecological crisis and its implication for persons of faith; educative and practical resources explored for responsible care of creation; thoughtful application of appropriate technology to address specific issues in agriculture, water, waste, and energy....................
Source: King University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
