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 461 - Corinthians Correspondence 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 133 - Speech 3 Credits
• 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 249 - The Short Story: Creative and Critical Perspective 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
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits (choose from BIO/CHE/PHY/SCI classes)
• MAT - Math Elective 3 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 (choose from BIO/CHE/PHY/SCI classes)

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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 - 59 Credits

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

• ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
• BIB 261 - Introduction to the Bible and Interpretation 3 Credits
• BIB 411 - Hermeneutics 3 Credits
• CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
• CHM 335 - Ministry Internship Orientation 1 Credits
• CHM 375 - Ministry Internship I: Foundations in Practice 2 Credits
• CHM 385 - Ministry Internship II: Leadership in Practice 3 Credits
• CHM 395 - Ministry Internship Debrief: Integration and Reflection 1 Credits
• CHM 408 - Kingdom Diversity 3 Credits
• CHM 415 - Life with God: Theology and Practice of Formation 3 Credits
• CHM 421 - Kingdom Leadership 3 Credits
• CHM 452 - Vocational Seminar 1 Credits
• ICS 302X - Church Development Strategies 3 Credits
• ICS 338X - Encountering World Religions 3 Credits
• ICS 345X - Introduction to the Urban Context 3 Credits
• ICS 346 - Advanced Intercultural Relations 3 Credits
• ICS 430 - Topics in International Studies 3 Credits
• PRC 332 - Expository Preaching 3 Credits
• THE 435 - The Alliance and Modern Church Movements 3 Credits

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• Choose one of the following Major Core Electives:

• BIB 340 - Jesus and the Gospels 3 Credits
• PST 324 - Pastoral Theory and Practice 3 Credits
• HIS 338X - Church History 3 Credits

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• Choose one of the following Major Core Electives:

• BUS 242 - Entrepreneurship Foundations 3 Credits
• BUS 245 - Principles of Business Organization and Management 3 Credits

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• Choose one of the following Major Core Electives:

• ICS 339X - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
• ICS 348X - Theological Perspectives of Cultural Thought 3 Credits

III. Electives - 18 Credits

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

Total - 125 Credits

Option: Accelerated Degree Programs

Qualified students may apply for an accelerated degree program to earn their M.A. in Christian Studies  (MACS) degree in one additional year instead of the typical two years. Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance process for this option.

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

Junior Year

Senior Year