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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

Introduction to College and Vocation

3

English Composition

3

Research and Writing

3

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

3

Theological and Ethical Classics

3

Philosophical and Scientific Classics

3

Political and Social Classics

3

Religious and Cultural Classics

3

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

Choose Minor (15 hours)

Free Electives (15 hours)

Total (120 hours)