Division of Biblical Studies-
Department of Intercultural Studies

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with major in Intercultural Studies

1. University Core Curriculum-53 hours
Division requires BBL 4003 instead of 4002
The Global Studies component is covered by program requirements

2. Divisional Core—9 hours

BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 2213 Foundations and Practice of Christian Ministry
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith

3. Intercultural Studies Major Core—15 hours

ICS 2113 Intercultural Communication
ICS 4183 Cultural Values Seminar
CMN 4613 Intercultural Internship
SST 2123 Cultural Anthropology

One of the following:

RPH 3533 Introduction to Islam
RPH 3543 Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism

4. One of the following Concentrations—12 hours

A. Cultural Leadership
ICS 3133 Cultural Research Methods
ICS 4133 Intercultural Leadership Skills
POL 3353 International Relations
SST 1143 World Regional Geography

B. Intercultural Ministries
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
RPH 4433 Apologetics
One of the following:
BBL 3583 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
BBL 3303 Theology of Missions
One of the following:
ICS 4133 Intercultural Leadership Skills
ICS 3243 Principles and Philosophy of Community Development

C. Community Development ICS 3133 Cultural Research Methods
ICS 3243 Principles and Philosophy of Community Development
ICS 3263 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology I
ICS 3283 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology II

5. Modern Foreign Language—12 hours
With approval of the ICS advisor and Division Chair, students may substitute courses in New Testament Greek or Biblical Hebrew for Modern Foreign Language, and LS 3173 may substitute for 3 hours of language.

6. Minor Field in TESOL, Linguistics, or other approved field
The 21 hours below meet John Brown University's specifications for a TESOL minor, but do not meet state requirements for public school licensure. It is recommended that the courses be taken in the order in which they are listed here.

ICS 2113 Intercultural Communications
ED 2133 Educational Psychology
LS 3173 Introduction to Linguistics
EGL 3363 Advanced English Grammar
ED 3563 Second Language Acquisition for Teachers
ED 3583 Curriculum & Instruction: TESOL*
ED 3183 Educational Assessment

7. Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours.

Minimum total semester hours: 124