Division of Biblical Studies

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with Major in Cross-Cultural Services

The Cross-Cultural Services major is designed for the person who is interested in missionary service at home or abroad. Students will complete a minor field or elective courses to meet minimum credit hour requirements. The student should correspond with mission agencies concerning any additional specifications of appropriate minors to support the bachelor’s degree in the chosen field of service.

1. University Core Curriculum-53 hours - Division requires BBL 4003 instead of 4002. The Global Studies component is covered by program requirements.

2. Divisional Core -12 hours

BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 2213 Foundations and Practice of Christian Ministry
CMN 4413 Spiritual Formation in Christian Education
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith

 

3. Major Field - 28 hours

BBL 3303 Theology of Missions
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
ICS 2113 Cross-Cultural Communication
ICS 2123 Cultural Anthropology
ICS 4183 Cultural Values Seminar
RPH 4433 Christian Apologetics
Internship - 4 hours from CMN 4611, 4612, 4614

One of the following:

ICS 4133 Intercultural Leadership Skills
ICS 3243 Principles and Philosophy of Community Development

One of the following:

RPH 3533 Introduction to Islam
RPH 3543 Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism

 

 

4. Other Requirements

Foreign Language - 12 hours*

* LS 3173 may be substituted for 3 hours of Language

 

5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours

 

6. Option

Option. Students pursuing degrees in Cross-Cultural Services may choose to participate in a study abroad program sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Students should consult the CCCU web site for information about the programs. Upon receipt of a transcript indicating successful completion of the 16-hour curriculum, the Cross-Cultural Service Program may recognize equivalence for the following:
CMN 4614 Internship
Language - 6 hours
Electives - 6 hours

Minimum total semester hours: 124