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 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 implement skills essential for non-profit work, such as spreadsheets, data analytics, and management of personnel.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 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 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.

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

And 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 - 15 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 3513 Introduction to Judaism (On Campus)
REL 3523 Introduction to Hinduism (On Campus)
REL 3533 Introduction to Islam (On Campus)
REL 3553 Introduction to Buddhism (On Campus)

Non-Profit Management Core - 12 hours

^PThis required course has a prerequisite that must be met that is not included in the Intercultural Studies, B.S.

BUS 2193 Business Statistics (On Campus and Online) ^P
BUS 3113 Spreadsheet Analytics (On Campus and Online)
DAT 3113 Basic Data Analytics (On Campus)
MGT 2173 Principles of Management (On Campus and Online)

Emphases - 9 hours

Students must choose an emphasis; select nine hours from one of the following.

International Studies

HST 2153 Twentieth Century World History (Online)
HST 3443 The Modern Middle East (On Campus)
HST 3483 Africa and Asia Since 1900 (On Campus)
POL 2213 Comparative Politics (On Campus)
POL 3353 International Relations (On Campus)

Intercultural Ministries

CMF 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism (On Campus)
CMF 3223 Preaching and Teaching (On Campus)
CMF 4183 Cross-Cultural Ministry (On Campus)
ICS 3243 Community Development (On Campus)
PAC 2153 Interpersonal Peacemaking (On Campus)

Community Development

* Taught during one four-week summer term at the Institute for Biblical Community Development in Oklahoma.

FAM 3653 Social Policy for Families and Children (On Campus)
HST 3393 Poverty and Welfare in American History (On Campus)
ICS 3243 Community Development (On Campus)
ICS 3263 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology I (Off Campus) *
ICS 3283 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology II (Off Campus) *

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

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

One of the following

REL 3513 Introduction to Judaism (On Campus)
REL 3523 Introduction to Hinduism (On Campus)
REL 3533 Introduction to Islam (On Campus)
REL 3553 Introduction to Buddhism (On Campus)

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.

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 3513 Introduction to Judaism (On Campus)
REL 3523 Introduction to Hinduism (On Campus)
REL 3533 Introduction to Islam (On Campus)
REL 3553 Introduction to Buddhism (On Campus)