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GLST 200 Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
GLST 200
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to understanding the history, principles and foundations of global
engagement. Additionally, this course lays the groundwork for an intercultural career and provides
principles for engaging the current global environment. (Formerly ICST 200)
RATIONALE
The Lord completed His earthly ministry with the mandate to make disciples of all nations. This
command was given to all who trust in Christ as their Lord and Savior until the end of the age
(Matthew 28:20). Jesus said He would not return until the gospel had been proclaimed in every
tongue, tribe, and ethnic group (Matthew 24:14). At present, approximately 2/3 of the world has
never yet heard the gospel, including 4,000 entirely unreached people groups. Thousands of
gifted volunteer disciples need to be trained and supported through a global effort to complete
this massive task. This course outlines what our Lord desires, what has been done, what needs to
be done, and a strategy for what can be done in our generation.
I.
PREREQUISITE
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic
Course Catalog.
II.
REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE
Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are
registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm
III.
IV.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING
A.
Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B.
Internet access (broadband recommended)
C.
Microsoft Office
MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A.
Articulate a biblical and theological basis for global missions.
B.
Describe the expansion of Christianity and missionary work in history including
the work of key individuals and the regions where they served.
C.
Identify the process of evangelism and church planting in an intercultural context.
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D.
V.
Analyze present mission strategies while developing strategies for reaching
unreached people groups.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A.
Textbook readings and presentations
B.
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the
related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C.
Discussion Board Forums (8)
The student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for
each forum. Each thread must be at least 250 words and demonstrate courserelated knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to at
least 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 150 words. Each
thread must contain at least 2 citations (1 from the Bible), and each reply must
contain at least 1 citation. (Outcomes: A, B, C, and D)
D.
Quizzes (8)
The student will complete 8 quizzes in this course. Each quiz will be openbook/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a
50-minute time limit. (Outcomes: A, B, and C)
VI.
COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A.
Points
Course Requirements Checklist
Discussion Board Forums (8 at 75 pts ea)
Quizzes (8 at 50 pts ea)
Total
B.
10
600
400
1010
Scale
A = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599
C.
Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must
contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the
instructor will receive the following deductions:
1.
Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will
receive a 10% deduction.
2.
Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20%
deduction.
3.
Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the
class will not be accepted.
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4.
Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be
reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D.
Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to
make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be
found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
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COUR ### Course Schedule
COURSE SCHEDULE
GLST 200
Textbooks: LUC – Hawthorne, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement - Study Guide (2009).
LUC – Winter & Hawthorne, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (2009).
MODULE/
WEEK
READING & STUDY
1
Hawthorne: chs. 1–2
Winter & Hawthorne: selected readings
1 presentation
Course Requirements Checklist
Class Introductions
DB Forum 1
Quiz 1
10
0
75
50
2
Hawthorne: chs. 3–4
Winter & Hawthorne: selected readings
1 presentation
DB Forum 2
Quiz 2
75
50
3
Hawthorne: chs. 5–6
Winter & Hawthorne: selected readings
1 presentation
DB Forum 3
Quiz 3
75
50
4
Hawthorne: chs. 7–8
Winter & Hawthorne: selected readings
1 presentation
DB Forum 4
Quiz 4
75
50
5
Hawthorne: chs. 9–10
Winter & Hawthorne: selected readings
2 presentations
DB Forum 5
Quiz 5
75
50
6
Hawthorne: chs. 11–12
Winter & Hawthorne: selected readings
2 presentations
DB Forum 6
Quiz 6
75
50
7
Hawthorne: chs. 13–14
Winter & Hawthorne: selected readings
1 presentation
DB Forum 7
Quiz 7
75
50
8
Hawthorne: ch. 15
Winter & Hawthorne: selected readings
2 presentations
DB Forum 8
Quiz 8
75
50
TOTAL
1010
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
LUC = Liberty University Custom
DB = Discussion Board
NOTE: Each course week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and
ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.