Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies
The Intercultural Studies program at North Greenville University is a division within the College of Christian Studies. In keeping with the University's Statement of Purpose, this degree 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 & II). All Intercultural Studies majors must take CHST 1310 and CHST 1320 as part of their general education requirements.
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.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
College 1100 or honors 1210 ............................................... 1 (2) hours
English 1310, 1320 .................................................................. 6 hours
English literature (2000 level) or 3330 ....................................... 3 hours
Art 1300, Music 1300 or 1310, or Theatre 1300 .......................... 3 hours
Foreign Language ................................................................... 12 hours
History 1350 or 1360, 2330 ...................................................... 6 hours
Humanities ............................................................................. 3 hours
Math 1310 or higher level (1315 suggested) ............................... 3 hours
Computer Science 1300 ........................................................... 3 hours
Natural Science ....................................................................... 8 hours
Physical Education 1200 ........................................................... 2 hours
Christian Studies 1310 and 1320 ............................................... 6 hours
Social Science ......................................................................... 3 hours
Communication 2300 ............................................................... 3 hours
TOTAL 65-66 hours
CHRISTIAN STUDIES/INTERCULTURAL STUDIES COURSES
CHST 1100 (Introduction to Church-Related Vocations) ................. 1 hour
CHST 2300 (Principles of Theological Research and Writing) ......... 3 hours
CHST 2330 (Principles of Evangelism) ....................................... 3 hours
CHST 2335 (World Religions) ................................................... 3 hours
CHST 2340 (Introduction to Missions) ........................................ 3 hours
CHST 2343 (Principles and Practice of Missions) .......................... 3 hours
CHST 2345 (Church Planting) ................................................... 3 hours
CHST 2390 (Hermeneutics) ....................................................... 3 hours
CHST 2320 (Cross-Cultural Communications) ............................ 3 hours
CHST 3300 and 4300 (Missions Practicum I & II) ........................ 6 hours
CHST 3330 and 3335 (Systematic Theology I & II) ..................... 6 hours
CHST 3305 (Biblical and Historical Bases for Missions) ................ 3 hours
CHST 4315 (Anthropology for Missions) ..................................... 3 hours
CHST 4395 (Intercultural Studies Senior Seminar) ...................... 3 hours
CHST (Biblical Studies)* ........................................................... 6 hours
TOTAL 52 hours
Total General Education Requirements 65 or 66 hours
Total Christian Studies/Intercultural Studies 52 hours
Total Elective Courses 10 or 11 hours
TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE 128 hours
* The Biblical Studies courses must include at least one 4000 level course and one course from both Old and New Testament offerings.