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Bachelors of Arts In

Intercultural Ministry Studies

Are you called to make a global impact? Develop a deep understanding of biblical studies and master essential intercultural skills with our Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Ministry Studies online. This flexible four year program combines rigorous online learning with an optional, transformative Global Internship, empowering you to effectively serve in any culture and boldly follow Jesus anywhere. Explore online missions college and study intercultural missions with us.

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  • a missionary girl on a boat
  • a missionary student playing with children
  • several children smiling at the camera
  • woman smiling with a baby on her back

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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