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Intercultural Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
INTERCULTURAL STUDIES lays the foundation to share God’s love with those who are different from you—across ethnic, language and national barriers.
about the program
Intercultural Studies prepares you for overseas missions, ministry to immigrant groups or underrepresented populations in a domestic setting, or work within Christian organizations that respond to needs across cultural lines.
YOU WILL LEARN
This major emphasizes an immersive educational approach where students will have opportunities for intercultural experiences in overseas or domestic settings.
- an intercultural experience in an overseas or domestic multi-cultural setting
- a practical study in a local church or Christian organization
- students with membership in the Church of the Nazarene may also participate in the Ministerial Student Internship Program (MSIP), which requires field service each semester
Scholarships Available
There are many scholarship opportunities for Intercultural Studies majors. Ministry students have the potential of receiving roughly $20,000 in financial assistance over four years, significantly minimizing debt and easing the transition into ministry.
- All freshmen receive $1250 their first semester and another $1250 scholarship once they pass the Introduction to Ministry course
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the Ministry Student Internship Program ($4500-$7500/year)
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the General Ministry Scholarships ($500-$3000/year)
Potential Careers
- Urban Minister
- Pastor
- Compassionate Ministries Director
- Missionary
- Church Planter
- Relief/Aid Worker
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1503 | English Comp 1 | 3 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| MATH | 1103 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| FNAR | 1103 | Fine Arts | 3 |
| PRTH | 1002 | Intro to Ministry | 2 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp 11 | 3 |
| PSYC | Psychology Course | 3 | |
| BLIT | 1203 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 | |
| HIST | History Course | 3 | |
| HLEX | Physical Ed Course | 2 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| INCS | 2003 | Intro to Christian Mission | 3 |
| BLAN | Biblical Language or Biblical Interpretation | 3 | |
| SOCI | 2103 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHIL | 2103 | Philosophy | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature or Creative Arts | 3 | |
| INCS | Modern Language or Culture & Lang. | 3 | |
| MATH | 2503 | Statistics | 3 |
| Elective | 1 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 3803 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| SOCI | 2203 | Understanding Multicultural Behavior | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| INCS | 3203 | Urban Ministries | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort I | 1 |
| INCS | 4962 | Intercultural Experience | 2 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHED | 2003 | Intro to Christian Education | 3 |
| THEO | 3903 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort II | 1 |
| PRTH | 4183 | Ministry Practicum | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4003 | Church History to 1500 | 3 |
| THEO | 3003 | Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| PRTH | 3203 | Evangelism | 3 |
| PRTH | 4301 | Ministry Formation Cohort III | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4103 | Church History from 1500 | 3 |
| PHIL | 4003 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| INSC | 3103 | Practice of Mission | 3 |
| PRTH | 4601 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 |
Career Earnings
$44,750
average annual
$1,924,250
career average
$49k
Urban Minister
$98k
Pastor
$33k
Relief/Aid Worker
$48k
Missionary
$29k
Church Planter
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