Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies

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 24-hour major is composed of courses in worldviews, missions, and ministry strategies. Students earning this major position themselves well for a smooth transition into various NOBTS graduate programs, including specializations in Missions and Apologetics.

Program Requirements

Intercultural Studies Major (24 Hours)

course

credits

Cultural Anthropology

Worldviews

Principles and Practices of Missions

The Mission Experience

3

3

3

3

Choose 4 Courses:

Intro to Apologetics

New Testament Studies: Paul and the Early Church

Special Topics in Missions

Church Planting

Urban Church Planting

Social Problems

Foundations in Discipleship Strategies

Cross-Cultural Strategies

Missions in the Postmodern Era

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Summary

  • General Education Core (30 hours)

  • Christian Foundation Core (19 hours)

  • Intercultural Studies Major (24 Hours)

  • Minor (18 hours)

  • Free Electives (30 hours)

See the Bachelor of Arts Overview and Minors for more information.

Total  (121 hours)