2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Interdisciplinary Studies 146 Cedarville University 2007-08 Interdisciplinary Studies Missiology Concentration The missiology concentration provides students with a missiological view of the international community. Involving coursework in mission, philosophy, sociology, geography, political science, economics, and literature, this program prepares students for a variety of mission-related positions. Course requirements involve 60 hours, including: Missiology Concentration Requirements.....................................42 BECE-4100 Leadership of CE Ministries.................................. 3 BENT-3XXX New Testament Elective....................................... 3 BEOT-3XXX Old Testament Elective........................................ 3 BEPT-2000 Introduction to Mission........................................... 3 BEPT-2400 Personal Evangelism............................................. 3 BEPT-2420 History of Mission.................................................. 3 BEPT-3450 Contemporary World Mission................................ 3 BEPT-3470 Cross-Cultural Ministry.......................................... 3 BEPT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry................................ 3 *BEPT-4500 Missionary Internship........................................... 6 BEST-4310 Hermeneutics........................................................ 3 BETH-3XXX Theology Electives............................................... 6 Electives selected from................................................................18 Two courses in philosophy........................................................ 6 1 BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy.............................3 1 BEPH-2250 Ethics. ...........................................................3 BEPH-3250 Philosophy of Religion....................................3 BETH-3330 Christian Evidences and Apologetics.............3 One course in sociology............................................................ 3 SOC-3340 Sociology of Religion........................................3 SOC-3710 Family and Society...........................................3 One course in geography or political science........................... 3 GEO-3510 World Regional Geography–West ...................3 GEO-3520 World Regional Geography–East.....................3 POLS-3200 History and Politics of Latin America..............3 POLS-3210 History and Politics of Asia.............................3 POLS-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East...........3 POLS-3540 History and Politics of Africa...........................3 POLS-3650 International Relations....................................3 POLS-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World3 One course in economics......................................................... 3 ECON-3350 Comparative Economic Systems...................3 ECON-3360 International Trade and Economics...............3 ECON-3380 Economic Development and Political Economy...........................................................3 One course in literature or culture............................................. 3 2 LIT-2340 Western Literature. ............................................3 SPAN-3680 Understanding Hispanic Culture ....................3 1 S atisfies humanities General Education Requirement 2 Satisfies literature General Education Requirement *Capstone Course International Studies Major – Missiology Concentration Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements...........................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements.................................40-48 International Studies Core Requirements....................................21 Missiology Concentration Requirements.....................................60 Electives......................................................................................0-7 Total (minimum, not including proficiency). .........................128 Social Science Concentration The social science concentration provides students with a political view of the international community. Utilizing courses in economics, geography, history, literature, and political science, this program prepares students for careers in areas such as foreign service, international media, international relations, and missions. Course requirements involve 30 hours, including: Social science requirements..........................................................9 ECON-3350 Comparative Economic Systems......................... 3 INTL-3650 International Relations............................................ 3 *INTL-4850 Research in International Studies.......................... 3 Social Science Electives selected from.......................................21 Three or more courses from the following........................... 9-15 ECON-3360 International Trade and Economics...............3 ECON-3380 Econ. Development and Political Economy...3 HIST-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union............3 INTL-3200 History and Politics of Latin America................3 INTL-3210 History and Politics of Asia...............................3 INTL-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East.............3 INTL-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe............3 INTL-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe.............3 INTL-3250 History and Politics of Central & South Asia.....3 INTL-3540 History and Politics of Africa.............................3 INTL-3790 Comparative Politics.........................................3 INTL-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World..3 INTL-4160 International and Domestic Terrorism...............3 INTL-4800 Seminar in International Studies......................3 INTL-4980 Independent Study in International Studies...1-3 (Travel study must be approved by the department) At least one course from philosophy and theology................... 3 BEPH-3250 Philosophy of Religion....................................3 BEPT-3450 Contemporary World Missions........................3 At least one course from language and literature..................... 3 LIT-3400 Studies in Contemporary World Literature..........3 LIT-XXXX Any Non-American Literature Course................3 LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning...................3 Additional required cognate Certified proficiency in a foreign language at a level equivalent to 4 semesters of university study. Students are also expected to have an in-depth cross-cultural experience in a non-American culture (at least six weeks). International Studies Major – Social Science Concentration Curriculum Summary: Proficiency requirements............................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements......................................40 International Studies Core Requirements....................................21 Social Sciences and History Requirements.................................30 Required Cognates...................................................................0-15 Electives..................................................................................22-30 Total (minimum, not including proficiency). .........................128