Examines and analyzes the historical phenomenon of global people migration from a biblical theological perspective. The student will explore a variety of anthropological, biblical, contextual, political, sociological, theological issues, leading to a theology for missionally engaging the people of the contemporary Diaspora.

Explores and analyzes development practices and principles based on ethically sound reasoning. Emphasis on developing ethically sound real-world applications is a focus of the course.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of community service administration in our American system of government. The course will examine the foundations, organization, financing, staffing, and management of community service organizations. Emphasis will be placed on strategic planning and the control of operations.

Presentation of an analytical framework to evaluate the causes and consequences of refugees and displaced persons from the vantage point of the displaced person and the host community including various NGO and governmental entities. Through the assessment process, the student learns how to create a strategy using projects and processes to engage the refugee and host communities.

An examination of global migration and human vulnerability and its impact on immigrants and refugees. The course focuses on the application of clinical social work assessment and intervention of the migrant groups to help individuals and families. Students will develop knowledge and skills that encompass the diversity of immigration experiences, refugee situations, acculturation and family processes.

Policy, knowledge base, value premises, and practice skills useful for working with families and children in immigrant communities. It examines historical trends, laws and policies, reform and challenges facing migrant communities. Students will understand how policies influence the lives of immigrants, social service delivery to immigrants and ethical dilemmas.

An examination of cultural competency in social work practice. This course presents social work intervention and skills development needed to serve oppressed groups. It will teach students values, knowledge and skills needed for culturally competent social work practices with diverse underrepresented groups.

Through the use of landmark case law and salient examples from recent immigration reform, this course provides an advanced study of the immigration, nationality, and naturalization laws of the United States. Students will investigate and analyze policy issues relating to migration, refugees, asylum, deportation, and citizenship issues.