Harding in Zambia (HIZ)

Fall 2008 Semester Schedule

NOTE: the following two courses are required prerequisites. You must complete these courses before participating in HIZ or gain an exemption from the appropriate dean:

Prerequisite I
Nurs 210 - Skills for Health Missions (2) Janice Bingham
(exemption by Dr. Cathie Shultz)
A basic health mission’s skills course designed to prepare an individual to function in a third world mission health care setting. Concepts of organization, management, teaching/learning, nutrition, health care assessment and universal precautions are emphasized. Skills taught include first-aid, health history assessment, vital signs, sterile technique and pharmacological principles.

Prerequisite II
Bmis 388 – Development Ministry (2 or 3) Dr. Monte Cox
(exemption by Dr. Monte Cox)
This course is taught at the Global Village facility at H.U.T. Through cross-cultural simulation, the course provides hands-on training in various types of benevolent outreach to the poor. Including intensive gardening, livestock management, water development and sanitation, appropriate technology, and primary health care.

NOTE: If you complete two Bible courses during the HIZ semester, you will be exempt from a Bible class requirement.
In addition, courses will be developed specifically for Nursing and Education students that will assist them in advancing toward their degree. These will be listed after the group is selected and the specific needs of the students have been analyzed.

The following courses will be offered during the fall 2008 term at HIZ.

Hum 270 – European Civilization and Humanities  (2-6)       Dr. Jeffrey Hopper
An integration of the disciplines of art, drama, history, literature, music, philosophy, and religion stressing their shared thematic and stylistic qualities within the broad periods of Western civilization. Required of all students participating in the international programs. May substitute for 2-6 hours selected from the following: Art 101, Music 101, English 201 or 202, History 110 or 111, Philosophy 251, and one course from music 311, 312, 313, or 314.

Hum 201 – International Studies (1-3) Staff
Preparation for the international experience of living and study in Africa. This course will focus on the study of Chitonga, the local tribal language. Counts for Global Literacy. This course is required for all participating at the HIZ program.

Bmis 386 – Missionary Anthropology    (2 or 3)    Dr. Monte Cox and Dr. Shawn Daggett
Cultural anthropology with a view to understanding one’s own and others’ cultures. Designed to help Christian workers cross cultural lines at home and abroad. REQUIRED. Counts for Global Literacy.

Bmis 387 – Field Work (1-3)   Dr. Shawn Daggett
Field work is done under the supervision of a faculty member or a person appointed by the dean in a mission field at home or abroad. Before the field work experience begins, a written proposal must be submitted to the dean for approval. Counts for Global Literacy.

Bmin 423 - Ministry Internship (3)   Dr. Shawn Daggett
The course exists in order to give future ministers supervised, hands-on experience within a structured ministry setting.

Bmis 381- Missionary Principles/Practice (2-3)   Dr. Shawn Daggett
A survey of historical, theological, and strategic aspects of missions.

Bmis 388 – Development Ministry        (2 or 3)    Dr. Monte Cox
Offered during the semester for those who were exempt from this course during the prerequisite session at H.U.T. Can be taken for an internship only if approved by Dr. Monte Cox. Counts for Global Literacy.

Biology 111 – General Biology        (3)        Dr. John Moon’s DVD
A lecture course in the principles of biology for students not majoring in natural sciences. Satisfies the Liberal Arts requirement in biology, but does not count toward a major or minor in biology.

Biology 250 – Environmental Science    (3)        Dr. John Moon’s DVD
Biological knowledge of the structure and function of ecosystems; human influence on the environment. Satisfies 3 credits of Global Literacy.

Nurs 305 - Culture of Poverty        (3)        Staff
A contemporary cross-cultural multidisciplinary course focusing on holistic ministry with individuals, groups and communities experiencing poverty in urban/rural domestic and international settings. Emphasizing human and community development to break the poverty cycle through application of health care and Christian principles.

Nurs 344 – Health Care Missions Practicum    (1-8)    Independent Study
An Elective Course which focuses on application of the nursing process in global health care mission settings. As a Christian servant, the student facilitates clients of various cultures and developmental levels to achieve optimum well-being. Nursing interventions and communication are studied relative to cultural norms, values, roles and practice. Individual responsibility for health and client teaching-learning are encouraged along with resource conservation. All pre-requisites are waived; any HIZ student may enroll in this course.

Nurs. 413 – Health Care Missions        (2 or 3)        Staff
An elective course which acquaints learners with the delivery of quality health care and evangelism in developing countries. Christian ideals are explored in a cultural and global context. Being a servant-leader, developing supportive relationships and effective communication skills, and achieving optimum individual and community well-being are emphasized. Maybe taken for either Bible or global literacy credit. If the course is taken for global literacy credit, it must be taken for 3 hours credit.