CDV - Community Development

This course will explore the primary theories and practices in social and economic development of communities on a local and global scale. The course takes its basic approach to the subject from a consideration of the role of culture in economic development and social change. The course will include an overview of the history and impact of globalization, the impact of global population growth and migration patterns, and the growth and impact of transnational corporations on societies. Finally in this course students will receive an introduction to the major multinational bodies such as The World Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, and World Health Organization, as well as the development activities of governmental and non-governmental agencies.

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 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 explores management issues related to community development corporations. Topics of consideration will include differentiating between religious, public, and mutual benefit non-profit corporations; the required legal framework and organizational governance for non-profit enterprises; issues related to strategic planning, finance, fundraising, and entrepreneurship; and human resource development. Consideration will also be given to the relationship between Christian community development corporations, and the Church and its mission.

This course will examine urban life in a variety of historical and cultural contexts. Particular attention will be directed to the process of urbanization and to the political economy of the growth of cities; the impact of urbanization on rural cultures; race, class and ethnic relations in urban areas; and social use of urban space.

This course seeks to expose students to urban ministries by allowing them to spend one week, under supervision, learning, ministering and serving in a major city in the United States. Prior to the urban ministry experience, through classroom lectures and exercises, students will learn about urban issues and challenges along with the role of the Church as agent of hope and wholeness in the urban environment. Students will also learn the techniques and strategies employed by various church-based community organizations in the urban context in preparation for their on-site observation, and supervised participation. Additional fees are required. Meets General Education intercultural requirement.

This course introduces the student to urban ministries through first-hand exposure of church-based community organizations, and through an evaluation of various urban ministry techniques and strategies currently being used to bring hope and wholeness to the people of the urban centers.

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.

The student will be involved in a significant development experience under the supervision of a development practitioner. The internship setting must be in an international development agency or in an urban/rural development organization outside of North America. Direct exposure involving observation and practical development service will be required. The internship must be a minimum of four weeks. Prerequisites: CDV-227.

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.

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.

This course equips students to serve the Kingdom of God in intercultural contexts. Emerging trends and current challenges are examined in the light of biblical, historical and theological perspectives and current social, political and religious realities. Strategies are practiced that move students from learners and observers to participants and co-workers. In addition, students will examine life habits (personal, spiritual and professional) that create long-term success as Kingdom builders in intercultural contexts.

This is an upper level course that allows ICD students to harness the knowledge and skills they have acquired from the program to effectively identify, analyze and resolve local community development issues. Students participate in hands-on community-based research and problem-solving activities, and thus prepare them to work with the community, identify local needs, leverage community assets, and devise strategies to mitigate community challenges. Pre-requisites: ICD-210, ICD-325, ICD-350, MAT-112 and PSY-355 or POL-322.

This course provides a capstone for the International and Community Development major and is designed to help the students to reflect on learning experiences throughout their coursework and development internships. Various exercises and readings will be used to help the students to integrate wide range of development concepts learned throughout the major. Students will be required to present their internship papers and written development concept papers to the class for constructive criticism from their peers and the faculty to enable them to sharpen their ideas and career path in International and Community Development.

This course covers a specialized and advanced topic in intercultural studies that is not covered in the normal curriculum. It is always offered with a subheading and is repeatable under a different subheading.