Browsing Master of Arts in International Community Development (ICD) by Issue Date
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Culturally Contextualized Healing Methods for Displaced Children in Africa
Northwest College, 2009
28 pagesWhen working with displaced children in Africa it is important for therapist to develop a cultural competency. Therapists who develop cultural competency acknowledge the need to continue learning about the specific culture ... -
Congo, By and For the Congolese: Comparing Congolese and Western Perspectives Through the Lens of Mineral Exploitation
Northwest College, December 2009
108 pagesAlthough the West has turned its attention to the crisis in Eastern DR Congo (DRC), the advocacy movement lacks strong engagement with Congolese perspectives on the broader issues. Through qualitative research with Congolese ... -
Ten Talents: the Role of Church-Based Programs in the Microfinance Industry
Northwest College, December 15, 2009
38 pagesThis article provides the rational for Christian microfinance as a development strategy that works with the inherent capabilities of the poor and their communities instead of facilitating unhealthy dependency. Microfinance ... -
Religion and Poverty: a Study of the Abrahamic Religions Throughout Greater Seattle
Northwest College, 2010
59 pagesOne value that the majority of the world’s religions share is the practice of helping other human beings that are in need. This effort may be accomplished in many different ways depending on geographic location and religious ... -
Abstinence Education Reform: For the Improvement of Adolescent Sexual Health
Northwest College, 2010
60 pagesDue to recent legislative action, Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) is replacing Abstinence Education (AE) for adolescents, as defined by Section 510 of the Social Security Act. However, new research is showing that ... -
Missing Components of International Education
Northwest College, January 2010
34 pagesEvery year, thousands of young men and women decide to participate in international education as a part of their academic programs. This paper communicates the need for appropriate campus based pre-and post program preparation ... -
Advancing "The Call" With an Undergraduate Global Studies Program at Northwest University
Northwest College, March 12, 2010
34 pagesThe addition of an undergraduate program in Global Studies is recommended for Northwest University to further support its mission and advance “The Call.” Already a Christ-centered university with programs that equip students ... -
Somali Families in America: a Journey of Integration and Transformation in the Globalized Era
Northwest University, 2011
48 pagesSomali Refugees make up a growing population in urban parts of America. Researchers have examined the integration and assimilation processes of refugees, yet this study acts to highlight the intricacies of culture, situation, ... -
Moving Beyond Welcoming: the Implications of Churches in the United States Welcoming Refugees
Northwest University, 2011
49 pagesThis paper explores the relationship American churches can have with incoming and resettled refugees. Since the United States resettles the highest amount of refugees in the world, this influx should push churches to ... -
Resonant Images: a Theology of Justice for Artists and Creatives
Northwest University, 2011
40 pagesIt is the calling of Christians to invite others into a restorative relationship with their Creator God. For artists, this is accomplished through their creative works. The author will argue that art can do justice; that ... -
Planting and Growing Prayer Communities in Europe: a Best Practice Guide to Forming 24-7 Prayer's Boiler Room Community
Northwest University, 2011
136 pagesThe distance between European society and Christian Churches has been rapidly increasing over the last hundred years. 24-7 Prayer is an international organization that has a global vision to reconnect all people to Jesus ... -
Win-Win: Why Employers Should Hire Refugees
Northwest University, 2011
39 pagesFor a variety of reasons, including language and cultural barriers, lack of American work history, and limited social contacts, refugees have a difficult time obtaining employment when they resettle in America. By looking ... -
Improving Quality and Access to Health in Burkina Faso: Model for Complementary Rural Health Services
Northwest University, 2011
69 pagesThe issue of quality healthcare for rural communities has recently been debated in both developing and developed countries. This challenging theme requires specific steps to address the health needs of rural communities. ... -
Encouraging Children to be Changemakers
Northwest University, 2011
55 pagesThis thesis explores ways for adults to encourage children to become changemakers. Social entrepreneurs contribute with innovative, pattern-changing solutions to societal problems; they often inspire or catalyze changemakers ... -
Legitimizing Local Leadership In Interfaith Relief and Development
Northwest College, 2011
44 pagesThe traditional methods of 20th century Western aid have proven ineffective. In addition to persistent poverty and disease, 21st century relief and development efforts face global environmental changes, the impact of ... -
The Church: Building and Supporting Healing Communities
Northwest University, 2011
50 pagesThis thesis targets our local, Seattle, churches and mental health system in the hopes of seeing a more productive and healing system take root. Mental illness has brought distress to our communities, and with this comes ... -
A Library: a Tool to Promote Justice in Indonesia
Northwest University, April 2011
39 pagesThis article provides the rationale as to how a library can be used as a tool to promote justice in Indonesia. God’s justice is manifested by his provision for all people to have equal access to the resources he provides. ... -
Christian Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children: an Ideological Shift in Methodologies of Care
Northwest University, April 2011
36 pagesFollowing the Biblical instruction to serve the orphaned and vulnerable, many members and congregations of the Christian Church have traditionally supported and established residential care for orphaned and vulnerable ... -
Basic Career Development Skills Training
Northwest University, April 2011
55 pages -
Not All Alone Business Proposal
Northwest University, April 2011
42 pages
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