ICS2015 World Religions – 4 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
A survey of the beliefs and practices of the major religions of the world, including Animism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam.

ICS3015 Race and Ethnicity in America – 4 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Understanding the principles and processes which shape the patterns of relations between racial, ethnic, and cultural groups within a society. Examination and evaluation of various theories about the causes of prejudice, individual and institutional discrimination, racism, and stereotyping. Emphasis placed on the biblical perspective about what causes them and ways to combat them. How to resolve conflict arising from the topics discussed using the Bible as a guideline.

ICS3215 Contemporary Religious Movements – 2 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
A study of major contemporary religious movements
(19th–21st centuries), examining and evaluating their beliefs through a biblical grid.

MIN3231 Introduction to Biblical Counseling – 4 cr
INDEPENDENT STUDY
A study of the typical counseling situations which are faced in the Christian education and youth ministry setting. Emphasis is on methods and techniques for counseling people in crisis from all age groups. Guidance is given in the counseling of lay leadership, families in crisis, and the handling of abuse cases. Consideration is given to the legal, ethical, and practical implications of counseling.