Mission Studies Minor

Understanding diverse cultures of the world, from preliterate societies to modern technological societies, is the focus of this course, and will include mankind's universal as well as adaptive dimensions; and the examination of socioeconomic, political, religious, and physical environmental factors that relate to the values and lifestyles of various peoples.

Practical application of anthropological concepts designed to assist in analyzing, understanding, and living within other cultural traditions is the focus of this course and will include topics such as the role of culture, living with culture shock, strategies for analyzing cultures, processes of assimilation, language issues, cultural food ways, manners, and social expectations.

As an introduction to the major problems in contemporary America, this course will focus on the causes, theoretical explanations, and social policy solutions including economic, political, urbanization, environmental, family and educational problems; child abuse; social deviance; crime; delinquency; and drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.

This course will introduce students to the theology and practice of Christian evangelism through the development of the skills needed to share the Gospel with others within a North American context.

This course will investigate the nature of Cultural Intelligence (CQ), and its application for ministry, which will include the students' own understanding of their CQ competency as they engage with culturally diverse environments. Furthermore, the student will also develop an understanding of what it means to engage in theological contextualization and apply that understanding within their own cross-cultural setting.

A practical, hands-on experience outside the classroom that complements and enhances the student's academic learning in the mission studies minor. Students will participate in a mission learning experience and will be introduced to the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for effective mission practice. Offered as a Pass/No Pass course.

This course is a practical, hands-on experience outside the classroom that complements and enhances the student's academic learning in the mission studies minor. Students will engage with others cross-culturally in a mission learning experience and will grow in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes as effective mission practitioners. Offered as a Pass/No Pass course. Prerequisite: THL 391.

This course is a practical, hands-on experience outside the classroom that complements and enhances the student's academic learning in the mission studies minor. Students will lead certain aspects of a mission learning experience and will grow in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes as effective mission leaders. Offered as a Pass/No Pass course. Prerequisite: THL 392.

This course will provide an overview of the theology and practice of Christian missions including the historical development, missionary methods, evangelism programs, and paradigm shifts, to develop the skills needed to share the Gospel with others.