Nov 21, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Intercultural Studies, B.A.

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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:

1. Students will be able to apply the anthropological perspective and see groups and cultures through an emic viewpoint.

2. Students will be able to understand various dimensions of culture, including religion, art, music, social structure, etc.

3. Students will be able to engage other cultures interpersonally.

4. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in qualitative research methods.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with major in Intercultural Studies

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 , REL 3533 , REL 3543 .
Three hours of the Social and Behavioral Sciences elective area are satisfied by ICS 2123 .

Emphasis requirements may satisfy other Core Curriculum requirements.

Core Curriculum Courses

Courses Specified by the Department - 9 hours

BBL 3373 The Church in a Global Context (On Campus)
CMF 2213 Christian Leadership and Service (On Campus)

One of the following

An Old or New Testament book study

BBL 3413 New Testament Book Study: The Gospel of John (On Campus)
BBL 3423 New Testament Book Study: The Synoptic Gospels (On Campus)
BBL 3433 New Testament Book Study: The Gospel of Luke and The Acts of the Apostles (On Campus)
BBL 3443 New Testament Book Study: The Letters of Paul (On Campus)
BBL 3453 New Testament Book Study: Hebrews (On Campus)
BBL 3463 New Testament Book Study: The Book of Revelation (On Campus)
BBL 3473 New Testament Book Study: Parables of Jesus (On Campus)
BBL 3613 Old Testament Book Study: The Pentateuch (On Campus)
BBL 3623 Old Testament Book Study: Historical Books of the Old Testament (On Campus)
BBL 3633 Old Testament Book Study: Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom (On Campus)
BBL 3663 Old Testament Book Study: Prophets (On Campus)

Intercultural Studies Major Core - 18-21 hours

ICS 2113 Intercultural Communication (On Campus, Online, and Irish Studies)
ICS 2123 Cultural Anthropology (On Campus)
ICS 3133 Qualitative Research Methods (On Campus)
ICS 4243 Senior Seminar (On Campus)

One of the following

REL 3533 Introduction to Islam (On Campus)
REL 3543 Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism (On Campus)

One of the following

ICS 4120 Intercultural Internship (On Campus)
ICS 4123 Intercultural Internship (On Campus)
ICS 4220 Intercultural Field Experience (On Campus)
ICS 4223 Intercultural Field Experience (On Campus)

Emphases - 9 hours

Students must choose an emphasis; 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

Foreign Language - 12 hours

Select one of the following options

Option A

Twelve hours from

LS-1000 level courses
LS-2000 level courses

Note

With advisor approval, students may use courses from BBL 2513 , BBL 2523 , BBL 3513 , or BBL 3523 to satisfy all or part of the requirement

Option B

Six hours from

LS-2000 level courses

Minor

The ICS major requires a minor (or second major)

Minor field, area of interest, or 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.

Arabic - 6 hours
HST 3443 The Modern Middle East (On Campus)
ICS 3173 Selected Topics (On Campus) - People & Culture of the Middle East (Will also substitute for 3 hours in the International Studies or Intercultural Ministries Emphases)
REL 3533 Introduction to Islam (On Campus)

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.

ICS 4223 Intercultural Field Experience (On Campus)
Swahili - 3-6 hours
Three or six hours from any of the three emphases

One of the following

REL 3533 Introduction to Islam (On Campus)
REL 3543 Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism (On Campus)

Intercultural Studies, B.A.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with major in Intercultural Studies

University Core Curriculum - 36 hours

Courses Specified by the Department - 9 hours

One of the following

Intercultural Studies Major Core - 18-21 hours

One of the following

One of the following

One of the following

Emphases - 9 hours

International Studies

Intercultural Ministries

Community Development

Note

Foreign Language - 12 hours

Select one of the following options

Option A

Note

Option B

Minor

Minor field, area of interest, or electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours

Minimum total semester hours - 120

Intercultural Studies Options

A. Living and Learning in Quito

B. Middle East Studies Program

C. Uganda Studies Program

One of the following