ICS 2013. Cultural and Global Awareness - 3 hours (Fall) An introduction to cultural diversity, cultural anthropology, cross-cultural field experiences, cross-cultural ministry, various nations of the world, and current global issues. Prerequisites: BIB 1013, 1023, SPF 2012.

ICS 2118. Barefoot Language Learning - 8 hours (Semester Abroad) An intensive immersion in language acquisition which utilizes classroom instruction in a foreign country as well as cross-cultural social relationships including living with a national family.

ICS 2901-3. Same-Culture Service Project - 1-3 hours Participation in a field service project to an English-speaking group similar to one’s own identity. Approval necessary by the department chair. P/F credit.

ICS 2911-3. Cross-Cultural Service Project - 1-3 hours Participation in a cross-cultural field project to either a non-English speaking group or a group of significantly different ethnic identity. Approval necessary by the department chair.

ICS 3033. World Christian Foundations - 3 hours (Spring) A vigorous study of the biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic perspectives concerning the expansion of the world Christian movement. Prerequisites: BIB 1013, 1023, SPF 2012.

ICS 3043. Spiritual Preparation for Cross-Cultural Service - 3 hours (Fall) A study and practicum in discipleship and spiritual life to prepare the student for the difficulty and isolation of cross-cultural Christian service. Prerequisite: ICS 2013 or 3033.

ICS 3053. Survival Abroad - 3 hours (Spring) Practical preparation for the student’s Semester Abroad. Studies include country and job assignments, culture adjustment, stress management, interpersonal relations, fund raising, management of finances, family needs, awareness of host country, and personal health and nutrition. Prerequisites: ICS 2013, 3033, 3043, 3073.

ICS 3073. Storying and Discipling Cross-Culturally - 3 hours (Spring) A study and practicum in cross-cultural evangelism utilizing biblical narratives and discipling in such a way as to develop indigenous church planting. Prerequisite: ICS 2013 or 3033.

ICS 4023. Indigenous Christian Community - 3 hours (Spring, even years) A study of principles concerning an indigenous, culturally contextualized, biblical Christian community in terms of its worship, discipling, leadership call and roles, pastoral care, social structures, world-view formation, and cell multiplication. Course fee $30. Prerequisite: ICS 2013 or 3033.

ICS 4082. Ethnography and Strategy - 2 hours (Semester Abroad) Cultural research and FOQUS to examine a cultural group and develop a strategy concerning how to evangelize that group. Instruction through field guidance and via email. Prerequisite: ICS 3073.

ICS 4121. International Platforms - 1 hour (Spring) A seminar concerning how to utilize ethically, practically, and strategically a market skill and a secular position as a platform for Christian service cross-culturally. Course fee $30. Prerequisites: ICS 2013, 3033, and 3073 or 4023.

ICS 4953. Intensive Topics - 3 hours (usually Spring) Selected topics of special interest in the area of cross-cultural ministry. Areas of study will vary from year to year. Course fee $30. Prerequisite: ICS 2013 or 3033.

ICS 4981-3. Apprenticeship Practicum - 1-3 hours (Semester Abroad) On-the-job cross-cultural training under the supervision of a cross-cultural resident. Approval of department chair.