Grace University

2007-2008 Grace University Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Intercultural Studies

Director:	Program Requirements
Mike A. Smith, M. Div.

Grace University’s Intercultural Studies (IS) program is designed to prepare students for cross-cultural ministry in a variety of contexts. At the heart of the program is our unique, six-month, field-based, training experience called The EDGE. The EDGE includes six months of practical missions experience and 15 hours of IS coursework completed at one of three different study sites. Each year Grace University collaborates with mission organizations to implement this hands-on training experience in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. A pilot program in Europe is presently underway. University professors, qualified missionaries and national believers serve as instructors and mentors.

The IS program results in a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) that includes a 40-hour major in Bible, a 31-hour major in Intercultural Studies, and a 18-hour Ministry Skills Concentration
chosen by the student in consultation with the IS Program Director. Possible Ministry Skills Concentration options include:

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
International Community Development
Urban Ministry
Youth Ministry
Foreign Language
Children’s Ministry
Intercultural Business Administration (Nonprofit)
Psychology

Objectives
The student who completes the Intercultural Studies Program should be equipped in the following areas:

1. Academic – Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes necessary for effective mission work including:

A biblical philosophy of mission as a global Christian;
Effective communication of the Gospel in intercultural contexts;
An understanding of the significance of the history and progress of world missions;
Critical evaluation of the basic issues and current trends in missions;
Accurate appraisal of and sensitivity toward divergent cultures and non-Christian religions in light of Christianity;
The ability to formulate strategies for effectively reaching the multi-faceted cultures of the world.

2. Vocational – Confirm the believer’s calling in relation to personal gifts and abilities.

3. Emotional/Affective – Develop God’s heart for the world and translate that spiritual passion for mission into long-term mission involvement.

4. Relational – Manifest an ability to handle successfully the unique interpersonal challenges of intercultural ministry with regard to fellow mission personnel and national co-workers.

5. Ministry Style – Value a team approach to ministry and demonstrate skills necessary for effective teamwork with fellow mission personnel and national co-workers.
6.Spiritual – Evidence increasing maturity in their dependence on God and a lifestyle of serving others.
7.Organizational – Consider long-term involvement with an organization committed to cross cultural ministry.

Biblical/Theological Requirements		36
BS 101	Old Testament Survey	4
BS 102	New Testament Survey	4
BS 103	Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods	3
BS 110	Evangelism and Spiritual Life	2
BS 405	Acts	3
TH 203	Theology of Church Mission	2
TH 301	Theology 1	3
TH 302	Theology 2	3
BS/TH	Choose Bible or Theology electives	12

General Education Requirements		39
EN 101	College Composition I	3
EN 102/103	Choose Creative Writing or College Composition II	3
HU 221/323	Choose Introduction to Philosophy or World views	3
HU xxx	Choose a Literature course	3
HU/MU	Choose an Art or Music course	3
MA 201/211	Choose College Algebra or Statistics	3
PE 101	Introduction to Health and Wellness	2
PE xxx	Choose two P.E. courses	2
SCI xxx	Choose a Science course	3
SP 120	Oral Communications	3
SS 101	Freshman Seminar	1
SS 214	Cultural Anthropology	3
SS 400	Senior Integration	1
SS xxx	Choose a Social Science sequence	6

Professional Requirements		53
BU 300	Principles of Leadership & Management	2
BU 320	Introduction to Finance	3
CE 303	Fundamentals of Instruction & Mentoring	2
HU 210	Introduction to Linguistics	3
IS 201	Intercultural Ministry Practicum	1
IS 203	The Historical Expansion of the Church: 21 Centuries of Christian Mission	3
IS 218	Intercultural Relationships I	3
IS 312	Strategies for Evangelism & Church Planting	3
IS 321	World’s Living Religions	3
IS 405	Intercultural Relationships II	3
IS 412	The Contemporary World & Mission	2
IS 318	Intercultural Ministry Field Experience	3
IS xxx	Intercultural Studies Electives	4
XX xxx	Ministry Skills Concentration (see available option below)	18


Servant Leadership Training*		8 sem.
Grace L.I.F.E. Requirements*		8 sem.

TOTAL HOURS		128
*For requirements, see Student Handbook


MINISTRY SKILLS CONCENTRATIONS AVAILABLE:

TESL Concentration		18
ED 481	English as a Second Language Methods	3
ED 482	Assessment and Evaluation of Second Language Learners	3
ED 483	ESL Practicum	3
FL xxx	Foreign Language Electives	6
XX xxx	TESL Related Electives	3

International Community Development Concentration
The International Community Development Concentration is offered through a cooperative agreement with the HEART Institute. The training includes the following courses taken on site in Lake Wales, Florida:
Appropriate Technology
Small Animal Husbandry
Sustainable Agriculture
Primary Health
Nutrition/Food Technology
Community Development

A description of the program and courses can be found at www.warner.edu/heart.

1.Ministry Skills Concentration hours are subject to Advisor approval.
2.A minimum of 6 credit hours of foreign language is required to grant a Bachelor of Arts degree; the Bachelor of Science degree does not require a foreign language. Ministry Skills Concentration hours are used for foreign language options.