Minor in Intercultural Studies

The Minor in Intercultural Studies is a program of study designed to provide the student with the underlying philosophy of biblical missions, an in-depth study of a missionary's life and work, and some initial training in cross-cultural transitions. Coursework for the minor can be used to fulfill elective requirements in a major area of study. Program Director: Mr. Joel Hernandez.

Program Outcomes

The student will:
1. develop an understanding of basic elements of culture.
2. develop an awareness of his or her responsibility as a Christian in a multi-cultural world.
3. understand the adjustments inherent in cross-cultural ministries.
4. understand the historical development of missions and the specific role played by Assembly missions.

Intercultural Studies minor requirements

Acts/Paul (BT 334)
History of Missions (ICS 106)
Missionary Life and Work (ICS 212)
Missions and Evangelism 2 (ICS 214)
Comparative Religions (REL 308)
Cultural Anthropology (SOC 314)
Choose one of the following courses:
     Church Planting and Growth (ICS 310)
     Cross-Cultural Communication (ICS 330)
     Regional Studies Elective (ICS 341-347)

21 credit hours