Nov 21, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

Global Studies/Missiology (BA & MDiv)

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.

BILLING

Students will be billed at the undergraduate tuition rate for all Bachelor’s degree coursework and at the graduate tuition rate for all Master’s degree coursework. For that reason and because of financial aid ramifications, students should reach out to the Registrar Office before starting any Master’s degree coursework.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

All five-year students are required to meet with the Office of Student Success to be cleared to register for upcoming classes.

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies - 127 Hours

B.A. Core - 46 Hours

Language Requirements - 12 Hours

Greek (6)

GRK 5110 - Biblical Greek for Ministry I 3 semester hr(s).
GRK 5120 - Biblical Greek for Ministry II 3 semester hr(s).

Hebrew (6)

HEB 5110 - Biblical Hebrew for Ministry I 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 5120 - Biblical Hebrew for Ministry II 3 semester hr(s).

Global Studies Requirements - 45 Hours

Global Studies (27)

BCO 5500 - Biblical Counseling 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5120 - Church History II: Reformation and Modern 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5120 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 5120 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 5100 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 5100 - Christian Missions: Principles and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6520 - Anthropology for Cross-cultural Understanding 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6630 - Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Missions 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6800 - History of Christian Missions 3 semester hr(s).

Church Planting Selective (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

MIS 6540 - North American Church Planting 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6590 - International Church Planting 3 semester hr(s).

Global Studies Selective (6)

ICS 3500 - Eastern Religions and Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 2100 - Western Culture & World Religions 3 semester hr(s).

Intercultural Studies Practicum (9)

ICS 4901 - Intercultural Studies Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
ICS 4902 - Intercultural Studies Practicum 6 semester hr(s).

B.A. Christian Studies Minor - 24 Hours

Christian Studies (21)

ETH 5100 - Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 5100 - Evangelism: Nature and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5110 - Church History I: Patristic, Medieval, and Pre-Reformation 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5110 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 5110 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).

Book Study Selective (3)

NTS 6800 - New Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 6800 - Old Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).

Master of Divinity with Missiology - 30 Hours

Missiology (24)

MIS 6700 - A Theology of Christian World Mission 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6820 - Judaism, Islam and Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 7510 - Cross-Cultural Communication 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 7870 - Studies in Contextualization Theory 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 6610 - Personal Discipleship & Disciple-making 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 semester hr(s).
PRS 6100 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation 3 semester hr(s).
PRS 6500 - Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery 3 semester hr(s).

Leadership Selective (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

PMN 6500 - Pastoral Ministry and Leadership 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6730 - Christian Leadership 3 semester hr(s).

Practicum Selective (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

MIS 6901 - Missions Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6990 - Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6991 - Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 7900 - Mentored Internship 3 semester hr(s).

Global Studies/Missiology (BA & MDiv)

BILLING

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies - 127 Hours

B.A. Core - 46 Hours

General Studies (13)

English (6)

Literature (6)

Great Books (12)

History (6)

Math (3)

Language Requirements - 12 Hours

Greek (6)

Hebrew (6)

Global Studies Requirements - 45 Hours

Global Studies (27)

Church Planting Selective (3)

Global Studies Selective (6)

Intercultural Studies Practicum (9)

B.A. Christian Studies Minor - 24 Hours

Christian Studies (21)

Book Study Selective (3)

Master of Divinity with Missiology - 30 Hours

Missiology (24)

Leadership Selective (3)

Practicum Selective (3)

Total Hours - 157