Intercultural Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Intercultural Studies

The intercultural studies major is designed to promote the interest and concern of all students for intercultural ministry/mission both in North America and overseas. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

  • MUH3106 is a suggested Fine Arts course in core curriculum.
  • Biblical Worldview & Academic Disciplines course in core curriculum: MIN2216 (OCE).
  • Foundations of a Biblical Worldview in core curriculum must include ICS4207 in place of BIA2025.
  • B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See the catalog.

Required Courses

38 cr
ANT2045Cultural Anthropology4
COM3107Intercultural Communication4
MIN1005Introduction to Ministry2
MIN2216Teaching Methods in Ministry (OCE)
(see Academic Disciplines requirement above)
MIN3216Leadership in Ministry (WCE)4
ICS2015World Religions4
ICS3206Intercultural Relationships2
ICS3208Principles and Practices of Intercultural Studies2
ICS3215Contemporary Religious Movements2
ICS4205History and Contemporary Issues of Missions4
ICS4207Biblical Theology of Mission
(see Foundations of a Biblical Worldview Requirement above)
ICS4835Seminar in Intercultural Studies2
Select two courses from the following:
ENG2226Introduction to Linguistics4
ICS3015Race and Ethnicity in America4
ICS3209Urban Intercultural Studies4

Select one of the following three tracks:12–13 cr

Track I - Fall Integrated Overseas Internship

ICS3045Lab for ICS Internships0–1
ICS3835Preparation Workshop4
ICS4990Overseas Intercultural Studies Internship8

Track II - Independent Internships

ICS4991Intercultural Studies Internship I2
ICS4992Intercultural Studies Internship II2
ICS4993Intercultural Studies Internship III2
ICS4994Intercultural Studies Internship IV2
Select one of the following courses:
ENG2226Introduction to Linguistics4
ICS3015Race and Ethnicity in America4
ICS3209Urban Intercultural Studies4

Track III - Selected CCCU Study Abroad Program or EdVenture

(Department chair approval required)12
Complete an approved CCCU study abroad program or EduVenture (see the catalog for course listings).

Note: No one course can fulfill two categories.

WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.