Intercultural Studies Major (B.S.)

Program Requirements

I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits

All Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies department classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
• CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
• CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
• CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
• ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
• ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
• HIS 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
• HIS 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
• THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits
• THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits

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• Communication Elective - choose one of the following:

• COM 140 - Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits
• COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

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• Fine Arts Elective - choose one of the following:

• FAR/MUS Fine Arts or Music Elective - 3 Credits
• HON 225 - Beauty: Art and Culture 3 Credits

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• ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective - choose one of the following or take two History Electives:

• ENG 250 - Short Story 3 Credits
• ENG 312 - American Literature 3 Credits
• ENG 314 - Poetry 3 Credits
• ENG 322 - The Novel 3 Credits
• ENG 326 - Global Literature 3 Credits
• MAT 130 - Mathematics Survey 3 Credits
• MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits

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• History Elective - choose one or two of the following:

• HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
• HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
• HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
• HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits

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• Math or Science Elective - choose one of the following:

• MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits

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• Social Science Elective - choose one of the following:

• PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits
• SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits

II. Intercultural Studies Major - 55-56 Credits

All major core classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
• BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
• CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits

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• CHM 335 - Ministry Internship Orientation 1 Credits

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• ICS 248 - Intercultural Preparation I 1-3 Credits (1 Credits Required)

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• CHM 346 - Ministry Internship 12 Credits
• CHM 402 - Ministry Internship Practicum 0 Credits
• HIS 338X - Church History 3 Credits
• ICS 302X - Church Development Strategies 3 Credits
• ICS 338X - Encountering World Religions 3 Credits
• ICS 339X - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
• ICS 345X - Introduction to the Urban Context 3 Credits
• ICS 346 - Advanced Intercultural Relations 3 Credits

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• ICS 348X - Theological Perspectives of Cultural Thought 3 Credits

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• ICS 381X - Community Development and Justice 3 Credits

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• ICS 430 - Topics in International Studies 3 Credits

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• INT 412 - Contemporary International Issues 2 Credits

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• INT 410 - Intercultural Transitions Seminar 1-2 Credits (1 Credits Required)

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• CHM 452 - Vocational Seminar 1 Credits

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• INT 311 - Leading Societal Change 3 Credits
• PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits
• THE 349 - Alliance Ministries 3 Credits

III. Electives - 21-22 Credits

A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.

Total - 125 Credits

Four Year Suggested Program for the Intercultural Studies Major

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

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 is required for departmental admission in the Intercultural Studies major. A grade of “C” or higher is required in all Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies (BTMS) department courses in the Core Curriculum and Major Core for admission into and graduation from all BTMS majors.

Junior Year

Senior Year