Intercultural Youth Development Major (B.S.)

Demonstrate God’s heart for righteousness and justice at the intersection of need and development. Crown’s Intercultural Youth Development program prepares reflective practitioners, who understand culture and themselves, and who are ready to make a difference in the local and global issues of the day. Designed for a broad range of applications from overseas to local, and from youth empowerment to discipleship, this practical degree is specifically for the follower of Jesus ready to make an appropriate and sustainable difference in the world.

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

General Education Core

II. General Education - 30 Credits

COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
Social Science Electives 4-6 Credits²
Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 5-7 Credits^1,2*

Major Core

III. Intercultural Youth Development Major - 62-65 Credits

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits *
BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits *
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
CHM 335 - Internship Orientation 1 Credits
and
CHM 336 - Internship Practicum 0 Credits
and
CHM 436 - Christian Ministry Internship 12 Credits
or
INT 362 - Intercultural Internship 3 Credits
and
300-400 ICS/INT Electives 9 Credits
and
ICS 248 - Intercultural Preparation I or ICS 249 - Intercultural Practicum Preparation 1 Credits
COM 339X - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits *
DSC 236 - Youth and Family Ministry 3 Credits
Choose one of the following four courses:
DSC 241 - Faith Development of Children 3 Credits
DSC 333X - Family Ministry 3 Credits
DSC 356 - Mentoring 3 Credits
PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
Choose two of the following four courses:
DSC 325X - Faith and Film 3 Credits
DSC 338X - Social Justice 3 Credits *
DSC 381X - Community Development & Justice 3 Credits
DSC 427 - Urban Ministry 3 Credits
DSC 353 - Faith Development of Youth 3 Credits
DSC 358X - Contemporary Issues in Youth Culture 3 Credits
ICS 246 - Intercultural Service Practicum 0 Credits
ICS 346 - Advanced Intercultural Relations 3 Credits
ICS 338X - Encountering World Religions 3 Credits
or
ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World 3 Credits
ICS 450X - Contextualization, Transformation and Global Theology 3 Credits
or
INT 310 - Change Agentry 3 Credits
and
300-400 BIB/THE Elective 3 Credits
INT 353 - International Transitions Practicum I 1-2 Credits (1 Credits Required)
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits *
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits *

IV. Electives - 6-26 Credits *

At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level.

* 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.

Total - 125 Credits

¹ Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
² Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

Recommended Electives:

HIS 332 - Church History 3 Credits
PHI 340X - Introduction to Islam 3 Credits
THE 349 - Alliance Ministries 3 Credits

Four Year Suggested Program for the Intercultural Youth Development Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits (fulfills BIB/THE elective)*
COM 339X - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
DSC 236 - Youth and Family Ministry 3 Credits
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits

Spring Semester - 18 Credits

CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
DSC 358X - Contemporary Issues in Youth Culture 3 Credits
ICS 246 - Intercultural Service Practicum 0 Credits
ICS 338X - Encountering World Religions 3 Credits
or
ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World 3 Credits
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits
Elective 6 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, GPA of 2.5 for courses in major, and completion of half of the service credit requirements are required for departmental admission in the Intercultural Youth Development major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 15-16 Credits

DSC 353 - Faith Development of Youth 3 Credits
DSC Elective 3 Credits (Choose one: DSC 241 , DSC 333X , DSC 356 or PSY 236 )
DSC Elective 3 Credits (Choose one: DSC 325X , DSC 338X , DSC 381X or DSC 427 )
ICS 346 - Advanced Intercultural Relations 3 Credits
INT 353 - International Transitions Practicum I 1-2 Credits (for those planning to take CHM 436 - 1 Credits Required)
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits (fulfills BIB/THE elective)*

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
Christian Ministry Internship Track
CHM 335 - Internship Orientation 1 Credits
Electives 12 Credits
Intercultural Internship Track
INT 362 - Intercultural Internship 3 Credits
300-400 ICS/INT Electives 9 Credits
ICS 248 - Intercultural Preparation I or ICS 249 - Intercultural Practicum Preparation 1 Credits

Summer Semester - 0 Credits

CHM 336 - Internship Practicum 0 Credits (for those planning to take CHM 436 )

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15-16 Credits

Christian Ministry Internship Track
CHM 436 - Christian Ministry Internship 12 Credits
and
Elective 3 Credits
Intercultural Internship Track
ICS 450X - Contextualization, Transformation and Global Theology 3 Credits (or Elective 3 Credits if taking INT 310 in the spring)
and
INT 353 - International Transitions Practicum I 1-2 Credits (for those who took INT 362 - 1 Credits Required)
and
Electives 12 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
DSC Elective 3 Credits (Choose one: DSC 325X , DSC 338X , DSC 381X or DSC 427 )
Electives 9 Credits (if ICS 450X was completed in the fall)
or
300-400 BIB/THE Elective 3 Credits
and
INT 310 - Change Agentry 3 Credits
and
Elective 3 Credits