Intercultural Studies, B.A.

(This program is intended for students with interest in working with missions programs in intercultural settings.)

Required Courses

Take all of the following

MIN-1002Introduction to the Spiritual Journey

2

MIN-2012Transformational Ministry

2

MIN-1000Ministry Seminar I

0.5

MIN-2000Ministry Seminar II

0.5

MIN-3000Ministry Seminar III

0.5

MIN-4000Ministry Seminar IV

0.5

MIN-4033The Missional Church

3

Required Religion Courses

BIB-1003GOld Testament History & Literature

3

BIB-1013GNew Testament History & Literature

3

THE-3003GChristian Beliefs & Convictions

3

Select one of the following:

aPHI-2063GWorld Religions

3

PHI-2073Chinese & Islamic Philosophy(G)

3

Intercultural Studies Core Courses

ICS-1013Foundations of Missions

3

aICS-2003GIntroduction to Cultural Anthropology(G)

3

aICS-2042GGlobal Diversity and Intercultural Understanding(G)

2

ICS-3023History of World Christian Movements

3

ICS-3013Gospel and Culture

3

ICS-3022Cross-Cultural Life & Work

2

ICS-3133Introduction to Linguistics

3

MLA-1019GModern Language Studies

1-4

Intercultural Experience

ICS-3089Intercultural Practicum

2-6

Total 46-50 Hours

Students must select one of the following tracks if they are not enrolled in a minor or second major in order to complete the program. Students with a major in intercultural studies are also required to study abroad for one semester.

Intercultural Studies Tracks

Biblical and Theological Teaching Track

Required Courses

CED-2053Teaching the Bible: Curriculum & Methods

3

-
OR

BIB-2053Teaching the Bible: Curriculum and Methods

3

-
 

BIB-2013Biblical Hermeneutics

3

BLA-2003Beginning New Testament Greek I

3

-
Upper division New Testament Course

3.0 credits

-
Upper division Old Testament Course

3.0 credits

CHH-3013Christian Heritage I

3

CHH-3053Christian Heritage II

3

THE-3013Doctrine of Christian Holiness

3

THE-4003Christian Theology I

3

THE-4013Christian Theology II

3

Select one of the following: (3)

THE-4073Theology of the City

3

PHI-3093Philosophy of Religion

3

Total Credits for Track 33

Church Ordination Track

This track in conjunction with the Intercultural Studies major core is a validated course toward ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.

Required Courses

BIB-2013Biblical Hermeneutics

3

-
Upper Division Bible Class

3.0 credits

CED-3003Educational Ministries in the Church

3

CHH-3013Christian Heritage I

3

CHH-3053Christian Heritage II

3

PMI-3043Homiletics

3

PMI-3052Evangelism and Discipleship

2

PMI-4003Pastoral Leadership and Administration

3

PMI-4023Pastoral Care and Counseling

3

THE-3013Doctrine of Christian Holiness

3

THE-4003Christian Theology I

3

THE-4013Christian Theology II

3

Select one of the following: (3)

CHH-4053History of the Church of the Nazarene

3

CHH-4063Studies in Modern Denominational History

3

Note: CHH-4053 History of the Church of the Nazarene is required for Nazarenes pursuing the ordination education certificate.

Total Credits for Track 38

Communication Studies Track

Required Courses

COM-1023GPublic Speaking(G)

3

COM-2003GSmall Group Communication(G)

3

Select three of the following: (9)

COM-1043Introduction to Film and Television Arts

3

COM-1033Introduction to Video Production

3

COM-2063Introduction to Radio Performance

3

COM-2123Mass Media Writing I

3

DRA-4013GDirecting and Producing for Theatre

3

Select a minimum of four of the following: (8-12)

DRA-2031GActing Practicum(G)

0-1

-
AND

DRA-3031GStagecraft Practicum(G)

0-1

-
 

COM-2072Radio Production

2

COM-2103Advanced Video Production and Performance

3

aCOM-3083Media Management

3

aCOM-3103Video Directing and Producing

3

COM-3123Mass Media Writing II

3

COM-3132Digital Media Practicum - Video

0-2

GRD-1013GDesign Foundations

3

Total Credits for Track 23-27

Business Administration Track

Required Courses

ACC-2053Principles of Accounting I

3

ACC-2063Principles of Accounting II

3

ABT-2013Spreadsheet Applications in Business

3

MAN-2003Principles of Management

3

aMAN-3103Management of Nonprofit Organizations

3

aMAN-3063Leadership

3

-
Choose three courses from Applied Business Technology or Management courses

9.0 credits

Total Credits for Track 30

Political Science Track

Required Courses

POL-1003GAmerican Politics & Government

3

POL-1013GComparative Politics & Government

3

POL-2073Political Thought

3

POL-3033Public Policy

3

aPOL-3113International Relations

3

Select three of the following: (9)

ECO-1033Principles of Macroeconomics

3

aHIS-3043Modern America

3

PHI-3033Social Justice

3

POL-3043Constitutional Law

3

POL-3093

POL-3103War and Peace

3

Select two of the following: (6-7)

aHIS-3063History of Modern Russia

3

aHIS-3093History of the Modern Middle East(G)

3

SPA-3013

aSPA-3024History & Culture of Latin America

4

Total Credits for Track 30-31

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – Modern Language Track

Required Courses

CRW-2143GCreative Writing(G)

3

ENG-4063English Grammars

3

aTSL-4071TESOL Practicum

1

aTSL-4003TESOL: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

3

Complete one of the following: (17-18)

English Minor

Spanish Minor

Total Credits for Track 27-28