Associate of Arts – Intercultural Studies

The Associate of Arts degree with a major in Intercultural Studies is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the Bible and its interpretation as preparation for further training for vocational ministry.

Associate of Arts – Intercultural Studies Outcomes
Students completing the Associate of Arts – Intercultural Studies major will be able to do the following:

  1. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the Christian worldview in relation to the natural and social world
  2. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the theological foundations of cultural engagement
  3. Demonstrate increased competence in practical skills of cultural studies such as information management, strategic decision-making, and communication in international and domestic settings
  4. Demonstrate an enhanced foundation for subsequent formal and informal education
  5. Develop a basis of knowledge and experience for subsequent service in cross-cultural settings

Curriculum

General Education (42 hours)

  • BN170 Introduction to Business & Finance
  • CM110 Introduction to Public Speaking
  • GE101 English Composition I
  • GE102 English Composition II
  • GE135 Quantitative Reasoning
  • GE185 Introduction to Physical Science
  • GE240 Survey of Western Literature
  • GS101 Foundations for Kingdom Success
  • HM300 Introduction to Philosophy
  • HM344 Christianity & the Arts
  • HS210 or HS211 American History I or II
  • HT200 Introduction to Ethics
  • HT411 World Religions
  • PY100 Introduction to Psychology

Intercultural Studies Courses (27 Hours)

  • GE111 Physical Education I
  • GE112 Physical Education II
  • GE220 First Aid
  • IC101 Personal Leadership Development
  • IC301 International Security & Risk Management
  • MN201 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
  • MS201 Global Missions
  • MS220 Foreign Language I
  • MS221 Foreign Language II
  • MS250 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies
  • MS350 Missions Practicum

Total Credit Hours: 69 Hours

Curriculum (Non-Fusion Track)

General Education (42 hours)

  • BN170 Introduction to Business & Finance
  • CM110 Introduction to Public Speaking
  • GE101 English Composition I
  • GE102 English Composition II
  • GE135 Quantitative Reasoning
  • GE185 Introduction to Physical Science
  • GE240 Survey of Western Literature
  • GS101 Foundations for Kingdom Success
  • HM300 Introduction to Philosophy
  • HM344 Christianity & the Arts
  • HS210 or HS211 American History I or II
  • HT200 Introduction to Ethics
  • HT411 World Religions
  • PY100 Introduction to Psychology

Intercultural Studies Courses (27 Hours)

  • BC100 Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling
  • BN375 Poverty and Wealth
  • BN466 Not-for-Profit Leadership
  • CE210 Christian Leadership
  • MN201 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
  • MS201 Global Missions
  • MS220 Foreign Language I
  • MS221 Foreign Language II
  • MS250 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies

Total Credit Hours: 69 Hours