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Bachelors of Arts In

Intercultural Ministry Studies

Gain a strong foundation in biblical studies and intercultural skills with the Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Ministry Studies online. This four-year program combines online studies with an optional transformative Global Internship, preparing you to serve effectively in any culture and follow Jesus anywhere.

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Program Objectives

Master core skills for effective missionary service.
Contextualize the gospel for diverse worldviews.
Adapt seamlessly to varied cultural values in ministry.
Apply intercultural principles in disciple-making and church growth.
Integrate a deep understanding of Scripture into global ministry.

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Program Requirements

The following outlines the course requirements needed to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree, totaling 125 credits.

I. General Education

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Intercultural Communications (COM311) 3
English Composition I (ENG111) 3
English Composition II: Critical Thinking and Research Methods (ENG112) 3
World Religions (HUM211) 3
Cultural Anthropology (HUM212) 3
Contextualization (ICS422) 3
Linguistics (LNG221) 3
Personal Finance (MAT211) 3
Intro to Ethnographic Research: Exploring Material Culture (SSC311) 3
Social and Political Structures (SSC312) 3
Religious Systems and Structures (SSC411) 3

II. Bible & Theology

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Red Thread of Redemption I: Genesis to Ruth (BTH112) 3
The Gospel of the Kingdom and Work of the Holy Spirit (BTH122) 3
Fundamentals of Christian Theology (BTH131) 3
Hermeneutics (BTH141) 3
Red Thread of Redemption II: Psalms to Malachi (BTH214) 3
Red Thread of Redemption III: The Gospels (BTH223) 3
Red Thread of Redemption IV: Acts through Revelation (BTH324) 3
Intro to Missions (MIS111) 3
Missional Ecclesiology (MIS112) 3
Disciple-Making Movements: Principles and Praxis (MIS113) 3
Life in the Spirit: Training in Godliness (SPD211) 2

III. Intercultural Ministry Major Requirements

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Children and Family Ministry (CHM231) 3
Foundations of Education (EDU111) 2
Child Development (EDU112) 2
The Neuroscience of Learning (EDU211) 3
Sensorial, Mathematics, and Faith Formation (ECE212) or Geometry, Mathematics, and Faith Formation (ELE212) 2
Practical Life, Language, and Culture for Early Childhood (ECE211) or Practical Life, Language, and Culture for Elementary (ELE211) 2
Educating Diverse Learners (EDU311) 3
Teaching English through Montessori (EDU312) 3
International Project Development (EDU411) 3
Contemporary Issues in Education (EDU413) 3
Invitational School Management (EDU415) 3
Education Capstone (EDU416) 3

IV. Christian Ministry Requirements

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Intercultural Ministry Preparation (CHM211) 3
Missionary Life and Language Practicum I (CHM321) 3
Missionary Life and Language Practicum II (CHM322) 3
Missionary Life and Language Practicum III (CHM323) 3
Missionary Life and Language Practicum IV (CHM422) 1.5
Education Practicum I (EDU313) 3
Education Practicum II (EDU314) 3
Education Practicum III (EDU412) 1.5
Transitions I (MIS441) 3
Transitions II (MIS442) 3

V. Additional Programmatic Requirements

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Freshman Seminar (BGU111) 1
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