Minor in Intercultural Studies
Overview
The intercultural studies minor equips students in areas of theology, history, culture and strategic planning as each relates to cross-cultural evangelical witness and service. Students are prepared for diverse contexts and overseas work in urban, rural and other global considerations. They are also equipped to seek the most effective means possible to advance the gospel and integrate biblical truth into other disciplines that this minor might accompany.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Core Courses
| ANTH 200 | General Cultural Anthropology |
| The nature of people in culture; worldview and perception; culture change; a study of the subsystems of cultures, including social organization, religion, language and related topics. Includes practical applications to global problems such as AIDS, human rights, etc. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Behavioral Science credit. Grade Mode: A. | |
| BBST 458 | Theology of Mission |
Study of God's redemptive acts in Scripture on behalf of mankind, with application to the mission of the church today. Grade Mode: A. | |
| INCS 450 | Theology of Mission |
A study of the centrality of God's redemptive acts on behalf of mankind from both the Old and New Testaments, as well as theological issues related to the mission of the Church in modern times. Notes: See BBST 458. Grade Mode: A. | |