Global and Cultural Studies (B.S.)

Required Courses for the Global and Cultural Studies Major

Christian Studies Core - 15-21 Credits

• ICS 3610 - Concepts of Global and Ethical Leadership 3 Credits *
• HUM 3701 - Apologetics and Christian Evidences 3 Credits *
• HUM 3710 - Christian Faith and Reason 3 Credits

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• THE 3520 - Foundations of Christian Thought 3 Credits *

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• THE 3522 - Systematic Theology I 3 Credits

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• THE 3524 - Systematic Theology II 3 Credits

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• BIB 1511 - Survey of Biblical Literature 3 Credits *

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• BIB 1520 - History of the Old Testament 3 Credits

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• BIB 1522 - History of the New Testament 3 Credits

General Education Core - 31 Credits

• SOC 1510 - College Success Strategies 3 Credits ¹  
• ENG 1510 - College Writing and Research 3 Credits
• ENG 1512 - Introduction to Literary Analysis 3 Credits
• COM 1515 - Introduction to Public Communication 3 Credits
• Humanities Elective 3 Credits ² *
• FAR-Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits
• Global Awareness Elective 3 Credits *
• Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
• Math Elective 3 Credits
• HIS-History Elective 3 Credits
   

Global and Cultural Studies Core- 30 Credits

• CM 3536 - Theology of Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
• CM 4584 - Globalization and Ministry 3 Credits
• CM 4588 - Human Development and Discipleship 3 Credits
• ICS 3537 - Intercultural Communication Concepts 3 Credits
• ICS 3620 - World Religions 3 Credits
• ICS 4514 - Intercultural Identity and Relationships 3 Credits
• SOC 2535 - Anthropology of Global Cultures 3 Credits *
• SOC 4512 - The Human Mosaic 3 Credits
• 6 Credits of 300-400 Level from ICS/SOC/CM/DEM

General Electives - 43-49 Credits

Total Credits for Bachelor’s Degree - 125

¹ Course counts towards 3 credits of the Social Science electives. Students who have successfully completed 60 credits with a GPA of at least 2.0 may replace SOC 1510 with a general elective.

² ClickHERE   to view options for Social Science, Humanities, Global Awareness and Fine Arts electives.

* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.