Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies
Program Coordinator: Dr. Gregory Wilton
Major Overview
The Intercultural Studies major is intended for students seeking to fulfill Christ's mission through ministry to believers and unbelievers from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The 30-hour major is composed of courses pertaining to the study and practice of Christian missions. Students earning this major position themselves well for ministry in intercultural contexts as well as for a smooth transition into various NOBTS graduate programs.
Program Requirements
General Education Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
College Readiness: Introduction to College and Vocation | 3 |
Written Communication: English Composition AND Research and Writing | 6 |
Natural Science or Mathematics: Contemporary Math OR Intro to Statistics OR College Algebra | 3 |
Social or Behavioral Science: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Humanities or Fine Arts: Introduction to Philosophy AND Theological and Ethical Classics AND Philosophical and Scientific Classics AND Political and Social Classics AND Religious and Cultural Classics | 15 |
Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
Old Testament Survey | 3 |
New Testament Survey | 3 |
Christian Doctrine | 3 |
Survey of Church History 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Introduction to Discipleship | 3 |
Introduction to Evangelism | 3 |
Introduction to Mission | 3 |
Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
Introduction to Worship | 3 |
Intercultural Studies Major (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
The Missionary Task | 3 |
Worldviews | 3 |
Global Issues and Trends | 3 |
The Mission Experience | 3 |
Church Planting | 3 |
Persecution & Martyrdom Yesterday & Today | 3 |
Senior Seminar | 3 |
Choose 3 of the following: Introduction to Church Ministry Christian Apologetics Paul and the Early Church Social Problems Crisis Counseling Doctrine of Salvation & Religious Diversity New Religions and Cults Local Missions Practicum Discipleship Strategies Christianity and Culture Special Topics in Intercultural Studies | 9 |