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Nov 23, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 Archived Catalog
Intercultural Studies, B.S.
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The Intercultural Studies major prepares students to understand, communicate, and engage with other cultures as citizens in a globalized world and as part of our Christian vocation to love the foreigner (Deut. 10:19) and love our neighbors as ourselves (Matt. 22:39). The Intercultural Studies (ICS) programs require a minor field, and students are encouraged to diversify their academic experience by adding a minor that enhances the ICS degree, in keeping with their vocational goals. Student Learning Outcomes:- Understand the Scriptural basis for engaging other cultures.
- Gain knowledge in various dimensions of culture, such as religion, art, music, social structure, and so on.
- Adopt an anthropological perspective, seeing groups and cultures through an emic viewpoint.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in qualitative research methods.
- Become comfortable engaging other cultures interpersonally.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Intercultural Studies
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University Core Curriculum - 36 hours
Program requirements satisfy 12 of the 48 hours in the Core Curriculum.
- The Intercultural Engagement elective area is satisfied by ICS 2113 .
- Six hours of the Arts and Humanities elective area are satisfied by two of the following: BBL 3413 , BBL 3423 , BBL 3433 , BBL 3443 , BBL 3453 , BBL 3463 , BBL 3473 , BBL 3613 , BBL 3623 , BBL 3633 , BBL 3663 , RPH 3533 , RPH 3543 .
- Three hours of the Social and Behavioral Sciences elective area are satisfied by ICS 2123 .
Emphasis requirements may satisfy other Core Curriculum requirements.
Courses Specified by the Department - 9 hours
Intercultural Studies Major Core - 18-21 hours
Emphasis Option - 9 hours
Select 9 hours from one of the following: Note
*Taught during one four-week summer term at the Institute for Biblical Community Development in Oklahoma. Minor
The ICS major requires a minor (or a second major)
Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours 120
Intercultural Studies Options
A. Living and Learning in Quito
Students may elect to attend the Living and Learning in Quito Program for one semester. The student may complete up to 15 hours. - BBL 2022 Essentials of Christian Formation (On Campus and Online) (Ecuador Program: Christian Spiritual Formation 320)
- ICS 3173 Selected Topics (On Campus) (LSQ 3513 - Ecuador Program: Ecuador 250/350: History, Art and Culture)
- ICS 4123 Intercultural Internship (On Campus) (LSQ 3113 - Ecuador Program: Community Development 100 and Internship/Service-Learning)
- Three to six hours of Spanish.
- Other Core, Major or Elective Credit, such as Biology, Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Worldview and World Religions
B. Middle East Studies Program
Students may elect to attend the Middle East Studies Program (MESP) for one semester. The student may complete up to 15 hours. C. Uganda Studies Program
Students may elect to attend the Uganda Studies Program (USP) for one semester. The student may complete up to 15 hours. |
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