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MISS 221 History of the Global Christian Movement (3, F)
Missions from apostolic days to present. Changing concepts of missions. Contributions of outstanding leaders.

MISS 222 The Contemporary Church in Missions (3, S)
Survey the contemporary state of the global church and its mission; introduction to theology of missions, goals, and strategies; special attention to current trends, issues, and research.

MISS 231 Global Relief and Development (3, S)
A survey of the underlying theology, principles, and methods involved in addressing the human crises in today’s world – poverty, hunger, disaster, disease, refugees, and underdevelopment. Focuses on Christians’ responsibility as change-agents at the community level. An interdisciplinary approach incorporates theology, missiology, economics, and social sciences seeking to balance theory with concrete case studies and modest hands-on experience and debriefing.

MISS 300 Christianity and Postmodernism (3, F)
(See course description in Off-Campus Programs-Australia section.)

MISS 311 Cross Cultural Field Experience (3)
Introduction to mission work through pre-approved cross-cultural ministry either overseas or in North America. Guided readings and a project are required in consultation with the instructor. INDS 211 Intercultural Transition and Adjustment is recommended.

MISS 321 World Religions (3, S)
Background, major teachings of Eastern religious and philosophical thought. Emphases on understanding and evaluating non-Western ideas and practices.

MISS 325 Life in the City (3, F)
(See course description in Off-Campus Programs-Australia section.)

MISS 341 Missions in Biblical and Theological Perspective (S, 06)
An examination of the biblical foundations of missions. The course will explore the extensive Old Testament roots of missions and the New Testament and development. It will build a biblical view of culture, worldview, the nature and function of the church, and other relevant topics. Attention will be paid to the application of appropriate principles of biblical theology, exegesis, hermeneutics, and contextualization and to the development of a diachronic approach to scripture.

MISS 395 Special Topics in Missions (3, OD)
Topics offered according to interest and demand.

MISS 191, -2; 291, -2; 391, -2; 491, -2 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3 hours)