Apr 05, 2025

Academic Catalog - Fall 2013

Academic Catalog - Fall 2013 [ARCHIVED]

Global Studies

The major in Global Studies introduces students to the variety and complexity of cultures around the world. Students are taught to understand people of other cultures, worldviews, and religions and to interact with them winsomely. Those majoring in Global Studies will be well equipped to communicate the gospel in various contexts and prepared for continued studies in seminary or graduate school.

In addition to the General Studies and Christian Studies requirements , Global Studies majors must complete the following:

Global Studies - 42 Hours

MIS 4510 - Christian Missions: Principles & Practice 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 4520 - Anthropology for Cross-cultural Understanding 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 2100 - World Cultures and Religions 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 3500 - History of Christian Missions 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 4840 - North American Church Planting 3 semester hr(s).
THE 4810 - The Doctrine of the Church 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 3530 - Seminar in Philosophy & Science 3 semester hr(s).
ICS 4901 - Intercultural Studies Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
ICS 4902 - Intercultural Studes Practicum 6 semester hr(s).
Choose one of the following two courses:
ICS 3550 - Indigenous Religions & Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
ICS 3650 - New Religious Movements & Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
Choose one of the following two courses:
ICS 3600 - Judaism, Islam & Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
ICS 3500 - Eastern Religions and Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
Choose any course:

Options Choose an elective in MIS or ICS Credits / Units: 3
Choose any course:

Options Choose an elective in THE/MIS/PHI/ETH Credits / Units: 3

Global Studies

Global Studies - 42 Hours

Total Hours - 126