• HUMN 2171: The Quest for a Meaningful Life

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  The greatness of a society might be determined in numerous ways�the sophistication of its political system its military prowess its artistic and scientific achievements. It might be said that what lies behind its aspirations and achievements what drives these in fact is its definition of the �good life� with all its complexity of meaning. In this 2-semester course we will survey those societies that have shaped the modern world and examine how they have defined the good and meaningful life both in the goals they have sought to achieve and in their literary legacy. In doing so we hope to challenge students to consider their own definition of a meaningful life in the light of their own culture and of the Christian Gospel.
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• HUMN 2172: The Quest for a Meaningful Life

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  The greatness of a society might be determined in numerous ways�the sophistication of its political system its military prowess its artistic and scientific achievements. It might be said that what lies behind its aspirations and achievements what drives these in fact is its definition of the �good life� with all its complexity of meaning. In this 2-semester course we will survey those societies that have shaped the modern world and examine how they have defined the good and meaningful life both in the goals they have sought to achieve and in their literary legacy. In doing so we hope to challenge students to consider their own definition of a meaningful life in the light of their own culture and of the Christian Gospel.
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• HUMN 3900: Special Topics:

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Special Topics
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• ICST 2100: The World Christian Movement

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  An introductory course in the Biblical foundation historical development and strategic expansion of Christian world mission.
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• ICST 2120: Cultural Diversity in America

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  An examination of the socio- demographic cultural political religious and economic heritage of America's major ethnic groups (White Ethnics African Americans Native Americans Latinos Asian American Arab Americans). This course is designed to incorporate the methodologies of history anthropology sociology cultural studies political science and economics. Students will begin with an examination of the concepts of prejudice and discrimination explore these concepts as they encounter each major ethnic group and end the course with personal statements of their own racial and ethnic identity development. Additional emphasis placed on Appalachian heritage and gendered roles of ethnic men and women. Students in this course will read and interpret relevant course texts take quizzes write essays participate in class discussions and small group discussion conduct research using peer reviewed resources and conduct qualitative interviews to increase cultural knowledge of major ethnic groups to acknowledge personal prejudice and to confront stereotypes.
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• ICST 2200: Cultural Identity

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  An examination of national cultural racial ethnic and religious identity development with an emphasis on growing up in Appalachia. Students will learn how to assess their own cultural practices as expressions of social economic and political norms that are neither neutral nor universal. This course in intended to help students gain awareness of the personal identity they possess and reflect as well as the identity others reflect back on them as citizens of the United States and products of the central Appalachian region. Class lecture class discussion small group projects essays films documentaries and individual research projects will serve primary means of instruction.
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• ICST 2310: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  A foundational exploration to the disciple of cultural anthropology and the study of other cultures as it relates to the expansion of Christianity in the non-western world. This introduction will enhance effective communication of the gospel and aid in the development of culturally sensitive missionary methods and strategies.
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• ICST 3110: Appalachian Culture

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course offering is an introduction to southern Appalachian history and culture beginning with the European settlement and continuing through the modern era. The course will examine cultural �otherness� about how people perceive each other across cultural boundaries�specifically boundaries that correlate with social class.
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• ICST 3500: Dynamics of Global Christian Worship

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course examines the content and context of Christian worship in various global settings. Special attention is given to music drama dance and art within the cultures of study. Non-western Christian worship as well as western worship practices will be considered.
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• ICST 3520: Intercultural Research/Field Work Practicum

  2.00 - 4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Field Research/Elective course. A hands-on experience in the field of study. An oral debriefing and a written report are required.
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