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Mar 15, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 Archived Catalog
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 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.
5. Students will be able to converse at an intermediate level in a foreign language.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 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 , REL 3513 , REL 3523 , REL 3533 , REL 3553 .
- 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
One of the following
An Old or New Testament book study Intercultural Studies Major Core - 15 hours
Emphases - 9 hours
Students must choose an emphasis; select nine hours from one of the following. Community Development
*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
Minor field, area of interest, or electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
This academic program requires 39 elective credits. Under federal regulations, financial aid is generally limited to course work that applies to your declared program of study. Courses outside your program requirements, including excess electives, may not be eligible for financial aid. Adding a double major, double degree, minor(s), specialization(s), an Accelerated Master’s Program, or making other changes, may impact the number of elective credits that will be covered by financial aid. Please review your degree plan and consult with your academic advisor prior to registering for any course that is not required for your program of study. Courses not covered by financial aid are the financial responsibility of the student.
Minimum total semester hours - 120
Intercultural Studies Study Abroad 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 fifteen 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. Uganda Studies Program
Students may elect to attend the Uganda Studies Program (USP) for one semester. The student may complete up to fifteen hours. |
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