Mar 13, 2025

Academic Catalog - Spring 2018

Academic Catalog - Spring 2018 [ARCHIVED]

Global Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Global Studies introduces students to the variety and complexity of cultures around the world. Students are taught to understand people of other countries, worldviews, and religions and to interact with them winsomely. This program has a special emphasis of connecting this specialization with the core elements of Christian studies.

In addition to the Core Curriculum with Vocational Electives or Business Minor , Global Studies majors must complete the following:

Global Studies Major - 45 Hours

OTS 1100 - Old Testament Survey 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 1100 - New Testament Survey 3 semester hr(s).
BTI 1100 - Hermeneutics 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 3100 - Church History Survey 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 1100 - Evangelism: Nature and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 3800 - Old Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).
OR
NTS 3800 - New Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 3500 - History of Christian Missions 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 4510 - Christian Missions: Principles & Practice 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 4520 - Anthropology for Cross-cultural Understanding 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 4590 - International Church Planting 3 semester hr(s).
OR
MIS 4840 - North American Church Planting 3 semester hr(s).
ICS 3500 - Eastern Religions and Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
OR
ICS 3600 - Judaism, Islam & Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 3990 - Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip] * 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 3991 - Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip] * 3 semester hr(s).

*Note: Students have the option of taking two International mission trips (MIS3990), two North American mission trips (MIS3991), or one of each.