Intercultural Studies, Vocational Missiology (ICSVO.BA)

Degree Checklist

For a check list of all the courses required for this degree program and a suggested four-year sequence of study, please click on the link below.

ICSVO.BA 18-19

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 55

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GNST-251 is not required for ICSVO.BA Majors.

Please Note: For School of Religion majors, the courses listed below in Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle for All School of Religion Majors (16 hours) will replace the courses listed in the Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle (12 hours) section in the General Education Core requirements.

Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle for All School of Religion Majors: 16

These courses must be taken in sequence as listed below, with the exception of BIBL-101/BIBL-102, either of which may be taken first or second. THEO-251 and THEO-231 may be taken in the same semester. The first three courses listed below (BIBL-101, BIBL-102, and THEO-250) are similar to the first three courses in the general religion core but are geared specifically for School of Religion majors. The fourth course listed below (THEO-251) will be a continuation of THEO-250 and will further prepare students for focused study in the School of Religion majors. RELG-495 is the School of Religion Capstone class and should be taken in the final year before graduation, preferably in the last semester or the second to last semester.

Religion Core for School of Religion Majors (16)

BIBL 101 - Old Testament Survey Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 102 - New Testament Survey Credit Hours: 3
THEO 250 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
THEO 251 - Systematic Theology II Credit Hours: 3
THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3
RELG 495 - School of Religion Senior Capstone Credit Hours: 1

Christian Service (80 clock hours)

Each student will complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service. Transfer students will complete 10 clock hours of service per semester. Christian Service is not a course; the hours are earned by a combination of class, group, and individual service learning experiences.

Specialty Area Requirements

CHMN 150 - Mission of the Church Credit Hours: 3
CHMN 220 - Biblical Interpretation for Ministry Credit Hours: 3
CHMN 230 - Introduction to Preaching and Teaching Credit Hours: 3
CHMN 310 - Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 250 - Introduction to Missions Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 311 - Urban Evangelism and Church Planting Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 352 - Contemporary World Religions Credit Hours: 3
or
ICSP 353 - Eastern Religions and Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 354 - Theology of Missions Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 390 - Intercultural Studies Internship Credit Hours: 6
ICSP 400 - Church and Urban Transformation Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 451 - Principles and Practices of Missions Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal Specialty Area Requirements: 36

Collateral Requirements

ICSP 410 - Cross-cultural Hermeneutics: Reading the Bible in a Global Context Credit Hours: 3

Collateral Electives - Credit Hours: 5

Select five hours:

ICSP 254 - History of Missions Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 291 - Special Topics Seminar Credit Hours: 1
ICSP 292 - Special Topics Seminar Credit Hours: 2
ICSP 293 - Special Topics Seminar Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 355 - Spiritual Warfare in Mission and Ministry Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 356 - Encountering Contemporary Cults and New Religious Movements Credit Hours: 3
ICSP 370 - Globalization and Culture Credit Hours: 3
THEO 334 - Doctrine of Christ Credit Hours: 3

Vocational Requirements (TESOL) - Credit Hours: 18

COMM 354 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 302 - The English Language Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 380 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
(Cross-listed with LING-380)
ENGL 381 - Language Acquisition and Development Credit Hours: 3
(Cross-listed with LING-381)
ENGL 385 - Linguistics for Teaching English as a Second Language Credit Hours: 3
(Cross-listed with LING-480)
ENGL 482 - Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Credit Hours: 3
(Cross-listed with LING-482)
NOTE: Other emphases (minors) are available. Contact the Department Chair of Christian Ministries or ICSVO.BA advisors for additional options.

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