Minor in Intercultural Studies

The minor in Intercultural Studies is a program of study designed to provide the student with the underlying philosophy of biblical missions, an in-depth study of a missionary’s life and work, and some initial training in cross-cultural transitions.  Coursework for the minor can be used to fulfill elective requirements in a major area of study.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Mr. Joel Hernandez

Program Outcomes

The student will:

1. develop an understanding of basic elements of culture.
2. develop an awareness of his or her responsibility as a Christian in a multi-cultural world.
3. understand the adjustments inherent in cross-cultural ministries.
4. understand the historical development of missions and the specific role played by Assembly missions.
   
   

Intercultural Studies Minor Requirements

• Acts/Paul (BT 334)
• History of Missions (ICS 106)
• Missionary Life and Work (ICS 212)
• Missions and Evangelism 2 (ICS 214)
• Comparative Religions (REL 308)
• Cultural Anthropology (SOC 314)
• Choose one of the following courses:
• Church Planting and Growth (ICS 310)
• Cross-Cultural Communication (ICS 330)
• Context Studies Elective (ICS 341-347)

21 credit hours