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Upcoming Classes
Below is information on course schedules and select electives.

  • Summer 2006
  • Fall 2006
  • Spring 2007
  • Summer 2007

    • Summer 2006
      Course Title Course Number Meeting Times Professor
      2nd Language Acquisition INTR 608
      (4 Credits)       		June 8-30
      9:15-12:20
      2:00-3:00 M-F      		 Dickerson, Lonna & Broersma, David

      Descriptive English Grammar TESOL

      		 INTR 610
      (2 Credits)       		July 3-14
      9-11:30 M-F      		 Seaman, Alan

      Principles & Methods of TESOL

      		INTR 611
      (4 Credits)       		June 8-30
      8:15-12:20 M-F      		 Dow, Dianne
      TESOL Practicum INTR 613
      (2 Credits)       		May 22-26
      8-12:45 M-F      		 Pierson, Cheri
      Teaching Reading & Composition INTR 615
      (2 Credits)       		July 3-14
      3:00-5:30 M-F      		 Reynolds, Sue
      English Phonology INTR 616
      (2 Credits)       		June 8-29
      1:30-3:10 M-F      		 Hahn, Laura
      ESL/EFL Assessment INTR 617
      (2 Credits)       		May 30-June 3
      8-12:45 T-S      		 Seaman, Alan
      Comprehensive Exam INTR 692
      (0 Credits)       		July 28-31 Pierson, Cheri
      SLA Listening Speaking INTR 694-1
      (2 Credits)       		June 18-23
      8:15-12:20 & 1:30-3:10      		 Dickerson, Lonna
      Intro to Language Learning INTR 694-2
      (2 Credits)      		 June 8-30
      9:15-12:20      		 Dickerson, Lonna

    • Fall 2006

      Fall Course Schedule

      Electives (see below):

      INTR 516: Issues & Trends in Missions
      B Quad
      6:30-9:45, 2 Credits
      Current missiological issues and trends, including church-mission relationships, the ecumenical movement, nationalism, and their significance to the worldwide mission of the church. Opportunity for individual student research in a particular area of interest is provided.

      INTR 521: Historical Foundations
      Dr. Robert Gallagher
      B Quad
      8:30-10:20 AM Thursday, 2 Credits
      Explores Key persons and movements in the       expansion of the Christian church from early monastacism and the Celtic Church to Moravanism and Methodism. The missiological reinterpretation of church history focuses on the dynamics of the expansion and the implications for contemporary strategies of mission. Attention is given to the means of Holy Spirit renewal, structure of mission, the role of leadership, and the relationship among the three.

      INTR 535: Holy Spirit and Mission
      Dr.Robert Gallagher
      B Quad
      1:15-4:30, 2 Credits
      The course explores the dynamics of the work of the Holy Spirit and mission in relation to the following dimensions: personal, biblical, historical, cultural, contextual, and functional. Students are encouraged to explore their mission philogophy regarding the role of the Spirit of God for their mission context.

      INTR 546: Evangelism and Church Planting
      Dr. Tim Sisk
      A Quad
      3:15-6:30 PM Monday, 2 Credits
      Strategies for evangelism and church development are examined and applied through case studies, field trips, contacts with resource persons, and student-led projects.

      INTR 556: Leadership Development
      Dr.Robert Gallagher
      2:15-5:30 PM Wednesday, 4 Credits
      Explores the biblical foundations and practical implications of leadership. Views the study of leadership from cultural, organizational, and missiological perspectives. Based on Jesus' model of leadership development, the course seeks to encourage a balanced lifestyle in the physical, intellectural, social and spiritual dimiensions. Students explore their own development and the implications that emerge from the study.
    • Spring 2007

      Spring Course Schedule

      Electives (see below):

      INTR 504: Introduction to Missions
      B Quad
      1:15-3:05PM, Tuesday & Thursday, 2 credits


      INTR 536: Theology of Development
      A Quad
      6:30-9:45 PM Thursday, 2 Credits
      The biblical basis for community development and the Christian's involvement in Third World development on the personal and systemic levels.

      INTR 545: Dynamics of Church Growth
      Dr. Tim Sisk
      A Quad
      3:15-6:30 PM Monday, 2 Credits
      A survey of the crucial factors in church growth, including an analysis of the theological, sociological, and psychological elements; case studies illustrating the dynamics of expansion as well as causes for stagnation; a working methodology for involvement by the student.

      INTR 552: Gender & Cross-Cultural Leadership
      Dr. Cheri Pierson
      A Quad
      8:30-10:20 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 Credits
      An exploration of the role of women in missions, including their impact on mission strategies, their unique contributions, and a discussion of critical issues they have faced since the time of the modern missionary movement.

      INTR 565: Folk Religions
       B Quad
      6:30-9:45 PM Thursday, 2 Credits
      Strategies for understanding folk religions and relating to folk religious adherents are examined and applied through discussion, case studies, videos, and student-led projects.

      INTR 618: Teaching ESL to Children, K-12
      Dr. Alan Seaman
      B Quad
      6 :30-9:45 PM Thursday, 2 Credits
      A specialized course for teachers of English to children in public and private schools, both in the U.S. and abroad. Emphases include child language development, literacy, teaching methodology and issues such as bilingual education and immigration policy      .

      INTR 694: Argentina: Country Study
      A Quad
      9:15-10:20AM, Monday & Wednesday, 2 credits

      INTR 694: Latin American Theology
      B Quad
      9:15-10:20AM, Monday & Wednesday, 2 credits

      INTR 694: Adult Literacy
      B Quad
      6 :30-9:45 PM Thursday, 2 Credits

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