Intercultural Studies - North Greenville University

Intercultural Studies from North Greenville University is a Campus Bachelor International studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. In keeping with the institution?s Statement of Purpose, this program seeks to enable students to integrate academic discipline, Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience by offering course work in biblical, historical, theological, and practical studies . In addition to a scholarly study of the Bible and Christianity, students will receive instruction related to fulfilling the Great Commission by understanding other cultures and developing a missions theology and strategy for reaching these cultures with the gospel. A broad liberal arts foundation undergirds this program in a distinctively Christian context. The B.A. in Intercultural Studies requires that the student earn a minimum of 128 hours. Students choosing the Intercultural Studies major must complete the general education requirements listed below as part of the degree program. Transfer students must earn at least 33 hours in Christian Studies and Intercultural Studies at North Greenville University , including CHST 3300 and CHST 4300 (Intercultural Studies practicums I and II). All Intercultural Studies majors must take CHST 1310 and CHST 1320 as part of their general education requirement. Additionally, intercultural studies students must spend at least twenty-one days abroad in a supervised field experience in order to fulfill the requirements of CHST 4300 (Practicum II). The major consists of 52 hours within the College of Christian Studies with special focus on Intercultural Studies courses. A minimum grade point average of 2.25 in the 52 Christian Studies hours is required for graduation. At least six hours must be taken from both the Biblical Studies and the Historical/Theological/Ethical areas. The course classification is given at the end of the course description. Courses with no designation are either required courses, or may be used as a Christian Studies elective or a free elective only. Many Christian Studies courses may be applied to either the Intercultural Studies degree program or to the Christian Studies degree program, but the same course may not be applied to both degree programs. Majors in the College of Christian Studies cannot minor in the College of Christian Studies. View more details on North Greenville University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International studies courses.