Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies
By 2025, 75% of the world's population will live in cities. This broad, interdisciplinary major's purpose is to develop creative leaders for the urban church, not-for-profit organizations, and government. It's also a great program for those considering seminary or graduate school. It includes one year of course work and internship while living in Minneapolis' inner city. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).
B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See the catalog.
Urban Ministry Required Courses
50–52 cr
MIN1005
Introduction to Ministry
2
MIN2216
Teaching Methods in Ministry (OCE) (see Academic Disciplines requirement above)
MIN3216
Leadership in Ministry (WCE)
4
ICS2015
World Religions
4
ICS3215
Contemporary Religious Movements
2
ICS4845
Seminar in Intercultural Studies
2
URB2011
School of Urban Ministry I
3
URB2012
School of Urban Ministry II
3
URB2011 and URB2012 are recommended during the sophomore year, but may be taken during the junior year, if necessary.
"Junior Year in the City" courses
Prerequisites: ANT2045, BIA2115, MIN2116, ENG1105 or ENG1825, ENG2205 or ENG2525, HIS1005 or HIS1825, ICS2015, ICS3215, SPE1075 or SPE1825.
Fall Semester
PSY3345
Urban Social Psychology
3
URB3315
Principles of Urban Studies
3
URB3316
History and Contemporary Issues
3
URB3317
Demographics and Research Methods
3
URB4991
Urban Studies Internship
2–4
Spring Semester
COM3345
Urban Intercultural Communication
3
URB3318
Urban Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Community Development
3
URB3319
Significant Urban Studies Issues
3
URB3345
Race and Ethnicity
3
URB4992
Urban Studies Internship
2–4
Note: A total of at least six internship credits are required for the major.
For more information visit the U4C website. Note: WCE= Written Communication Emphasis; OCE = Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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