Intercultural Studies Major (BA)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies, also available as a minor
Major Mission: The Intercultural Studies major equips servant leaders to be effective cross-cultural communicators, compassionate examples, and committed disciple-makers of Jesus Christ.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
- Display godly character within the pursuit of becoming a servant leader.
- Cultivate areas of individual gifting and abilities connected to relationships and cross-cultural ministry.
- Practice the interpersonal skills necessary for effective cross-cultural ministry.
- Communicate biblical truth in cross-cultural settings with creativity, accuracy, relevance, and sensitivity.
- Develop multidirectional mentoring relationships to create a model for the lifelong disciple making process.
- Articulate a personal philosophy of cross-cultural ministry that addresses biblical, theoretical, practical, global, and cultural concerns.
Intercultural Studies offers concentrations in Church Planting and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Intercultural Studies Major Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| ICS 103 | Relationships in Ministry | 3 |
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ICS 120 | Discipleship/Evangelism | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI____ Science with Lab 4 credits | 4 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| ICS 210 | Perspectives on the World Christian Movement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| SOC 330 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CML 202 | Teaching Skills for Adults | 3 |
| ICS 350 | Intercultural Studies Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 304 | Drawing Near to God | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| THE 421 | Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| ICS 450 | Intercultural Studies Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
The following table shows the courses specific to each concentration.
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Intercultural Studies – Church Planting
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Intercultural Studies - TESOL
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ICS 222 Case Studies in Missions History
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ELT 101 Introduction to TESOL
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ICS 322 Principles of Church Planting
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EDU 204 Instructional Design
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CFM 421 Community Ministry
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ICS 301 Second Language Acquisition
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ICS 240 Wayumi OR ICS 424 Urban Church Ministry
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ELT 105 Teaching, Speaking, & Listening
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THE 416 Role of Women in the Church
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ELT 205 Teaching Reading & Writing
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CFM 323 Pastoral Care of Children & Families
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LAN 380 Grammar for Language Learners
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ICS 340 World Religions
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ELT 302 Contexts, Cultures, & Values
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