School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
An objective study of the major world religions including: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Animism, Confucianism, Chinese
popular religion, and Shintoism. Discussions include the reasons Western societies have been vulnerable to Asian religious
concepts that have spawned the burgeoning “New Age” cults. Efforts are made to discover bridges of approach for sharing the
uniqueness of Christ. (Prerequisite: Sophomore standing)
ICS332 3 units
Business in the Global Marketplace
This course addresses the missional issues of working in, to and through business to accomplish the missio Dei. Issues in this
course include: an overview of the missio Dei, basic issues in contextualization, living and working cross-culturally, models of
business as mission, challenges facing the establishing business as mission and resources for business as mission.
ICS333 3 units
Partnership Development and Management
A study of the relationship between the local church and missions. This course will explore means of developing, maintaining,
and maximizing the potential of synergistic partnerships between cross-cultural missionaries, mission agencies, and local
churches.
ICS341 3 units
Serving in Urban Contexts
A critical reflection on the theological, biblical and philosophical bases for cities. Issues such as rapid urbanization and
development, effects of marginalization, promoting Kingdom signs in the city, and leadership and discipleship for the urban
church will be discussed. (Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, SOC201, or permission of instructor)
ICS350 3 units
Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning
Theories and strategies in preparing people for various roles using formal and non-formal approaches. The focus of this course is
on contextualizing curriculum, content, methodology and delivery systems to meet learner needs.
ICS351 1 unit
Teaching Effectively
Incorporates the integration of Biblical teaching, concepts, and points of view into the analysis of teaching behavior. The concepts
are explored of teacher as spiritual model, mentor, gospel presenter and the explicit spiritual formation and character
development of students.
ICS401/PMIN401 3 units
Establishing Faith Communities (F)
Survey of the theology, history, and practical skills relative to starting a new church. The practical instruction emphasizes
evangelism, demographics, facilities, leadership development, and promotion.
ICS403 3 units
Issues in Intercultural Life and Work (odd yrs)
A discussion of the theological basis of God’s plan for global evangelism and principles and methods used in today’s mission
efforts. (Prerequisites: Upper division standing, ICSI103)
ICS413 3 units
Care and Counseling
Deals with counseling issues most common to the local master: premarital and family counseling, death, loss, and other crises.
The emphasis is on informal, short-term methods. Preparation for a role in counseling, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other
pastoral situations of Christian ministry. (Prerequisite: PSYC100)
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