BIB2150: Global Studies

05/01/2024 to 05/30/2025 • Modified 04/23/2024

Course Description

This semester-long course focuses on global missions with an emphasis on the biblical and theological foundations for sharing the gospel across the world. Students will explore the history of Christian missions and strategies for sharing the message of Christ to individuals of differing cultures. The course will provide an understanding of the commitment required of those who are called to mission work.

Next Start Date*

Next Monday

Program Restrictions*

ESD: Elementary School Diploma (ESDP-ESD-D) Excluded
MSD: Middle School Diploma (MSDP-MSD-D) Excluded

Prerequisite Requirements*

Any of the following:

All of the following:
- BIB 0901 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 0902 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
All of the following:
- BIB 0901 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 0905 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 0906 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
All of the following:
- BIB 0902 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 0903 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 0904 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
All of the following:
- BIB 0903 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 0904 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 0905 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 0906 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
All of the following:
- BIB 1001 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 1002 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
All of the following:
- BIB 1001 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 1005 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 1006 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
All of the following:
- BIB 1002 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 1003 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 1004 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
All of the following:
- BIB 1003 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 1004 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 1005 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
  and
- BIB 1006 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
BIB 1000 previously completed with a minimum grade of D
or
BIB 0900 previously completed with a minimum grade of D

High School Diploma Requirements*

Contributes .5 credits to LUOA Bible Requirement, Bible Requirement.

Schedule

Module 1: Introduction and Foundations of Global Missions

Week 1: The Great Commission
Week 2: The Language of Missions, Reflections & Quiz
Week 3: The Biblical Foundation for Missions
Week 4: The Theological Foundation of Missions
Week 5: The Church and Eschatology & Test

Module 2: The History of Global Missions

Week 6: Pre-Modern Missions: The Early Church to the Reformation
Week 7: Pietist Missions, Anglican Missions. and Lessons Learned & Quiz
Week 8: The Modern Missions Movement
Week 9: Missionary Profile Assignment & Quarter 1 Exam

Module 3: Culture and Global Missions

Week 10: Culture & Intercultural Communications
Week 11: Cultural Contextualization & Quiz
Week 12: World Religions: Non-Biblical Religious, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism
Week 13: World Religions: Buddhism and Animism & Test

Module 4: Global Missions in Practice

Week 14: Discipleship
Week 15: Pragmatic Discipleship and Church Planting
Week 16: Quiz & Knowing and Going
Week 17: The Role of the Local Church & Understanding Twenty-first Century Missions
Week 18: Information, Communication and Population in Twenty-first Century Missions & Quarter 2 Exam

*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.