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This course seeks to define the phenomenon of contemporary human trafficking and modern day slavery as a violation of a fundamental human right. Key terminology and definitions, the causes and the scope of the problem (both locally and globally) and a biblical response will be addressed. Consideration will also be given to the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual trauma experienced by victims of human trafficking. Transformational care practices to traffic survivors will be analyzed as well as reflection as to how to best mobilize a Christian response to human trafficking in an attempt to prevent and eradicate human trafficking.

This course is to be taken on site at an urban ministries center. The student will be provided a foundation for understanding urban cultures, systems, and people through an individually tailored internship and course of study. 1-4 week experience: 3 hours; 5-8 week experience: 6 hours; 9-14 week experience: 9 hours. Open to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: ICD-260.

This course seeks to provide students with practical insights into areas of urban and rural development practice. It approaches development from a decidedly transformational and Christian perspective. Allowing flexibility for either an urban or rural slant, it attempts to place holistic development practices squarely within the context of the relationship between churches/church organizations and the world in which they are called to serve. Pre-requisite: ICD-210

This course covers the key principles and processes of transformational development rooted in the tradition and values of self-determination, empowerment, and social justice. The course focuses on direct practice and advocacy for the socially and economically disempowered groups in the society and on bringing the church and the community together to address the problematic social conditions. It is designed to build the students' analytical, political and interactional skills necessary to mobilize the community for collective action and social justice.

This course will guide the student through effective fundraising strategies for non-profit organizations including grant writing, partnerships, event planning, and digital fundraising strategies. In this class a student will have the opportunity to initiate conversations with people in the community to understand the type of funding needs common to a private or public entity. From their research and networking with people, the student develop a fundraising plan, which must include a grant proposal, in an effort to raise a predetermined amount of money to assist the group or organization. The student's efforts will not be limited to fundraising. For the purpose of developing empathy, the student will be encouraged to participate in the organization's activities to better understand the people he or she are serving.

This course prepares students to be leaders of innovation for the purpose of bringing personal, community, and spiritual transformation to the church and society. Students will evaluate models and challenges to leading missional innovation within an organization. Students also will be asked to identify and develop a comprehensive plan for a new creative venture to address a current community, church, and/or world problem.

This course is an introduction to effective management of nonprofit organizations including the local church. Each student develops personal skills in self-management, budgeting, planning, organizing, recruiting and supervising volunteers, discerning vision, governance, evaluation, and accountability. This Theory and Practice course requires 25% of the assigned out of class work to be completed in a church or non-profit setting.

This course examines strategies to developing a multi-ethnic, multi-generational, and multi-economic church in the urban center. Special attention will be given to how the church can best provide pastoral care to its parishioners.

The community development internship is an opportunity for students to gain experience in community development under the supervision of a professional in a relevant church or nonprofit field. Internships require 42 hours of service during a 10-week or 5-week term. Students will meet regularly with their ministry supervisor, receive coaching from their faculty supervisor, and submit self-evaluation and reflection reports as assigned. The course may be repeated for credit up to 3 times.