Intercultural Studies, B.A.
3. Assess cultural and contextual realities in order to develop Christian perspectives and responses toward cross-cultural problems (ULO 1). 4. Express the significance of growing in Christ-like character as a central component of preparation for service across a broad range of vocations (ULO 2). Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Studies is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The Intercultural Studies major requires the completion of 36 credits of which 24 must be upper-division. Field Internship Every Intercultural Studies major must participate in a cross-cultural/ overseas learning experience. This may be fulfilled by taking an approved field internship, which provides opportunity to apply skills studied in the classroom in a foreign environment. Students are encouraged to fulfill this requirement in the Summer following the junior year. Students may also fulfill this requirement by participating in a Biola approved Fall or Spring semester off-campus program. Those choosing the latter will not get additional academic credit but are required to complete 3 more credits of electives within the major. Whichever option a student chooses to fulfill this requirement must be pre-approved by the student’s academic advisor. Credit for Prior Learning Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies at Biola University may be granted academic credit through the evaluation of college level technical and professional training equivalent to an internship experience. Credit is awarded by CSICS faculty. The application for Credit for Prior Learning Experience will include a portfolio-based assessment of advanced college-level technical and professional training that reflects theory, data collection and analysis, and application such that it advances student mastery of the principles and practices of CSICS Internship and/or specified elective CSICS courses. Course credit will be granted upon satisfactory evaluation of prior learning experience for INCS 352 or 354 or INCS 490 to a maximum of 6 credits (courses are indicated with a CPLE notation). Credits do not count toward the term’s academic load; they are granted toward graduation requirements only. Fee: $50.
The following courses are prerequisites for upper-division courses in History: HIST 207 World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3. HIST 208 World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3. History (30 Credits) The History concentration consists of a total of 30 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division. General Education Requirements The following course is required and will fulfill part of the General Education requirement for History: HIST 207 World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3. Core Requirements Students must take the following: HIST 208 World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3. Additionally, students are required to take either: HIST 480 Research Seminar Credit(s): 3. or, the following as “capstone” courses (6 credits) in the junior or senior year of the student’s program. HIST 490 Honors Program Credit(s): 3. AND HIST 491 Honors Program Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements CHOOSE 12 credits (9 of which must be upper-division) of HIST electives.
CHOOSE 6 credits of upper-division ENGL electives. CHOOSE 6 credits of upper-division PHIL electives. Philosophy (34 Credits)
The Philosophy concentration consists of a total of 34 credits. The student must take 22 credits in Philosophy beyond the general education requirement. Core Requirements Students must take the following: PHIL 210 Introduction to Logic Credit(s): 3. PHIL 220 Introduction to Philosophical Argument and Writing Credit(s): 3. PHIL 230 Introduction to Practical Wisdom Credit(s): 3. PHIL 231 Practical Wisdom Lab I Credit(s): 1. Additionally, students must select 12 credits from the following: PHIL 301 Greek and Roman Philosophy Credit(s): 3. PHIL 302 Medieval Philosophy Credit(s): 3. PHIL 303 Modern Philosophy Credit(s): 3. PHIL 306 Philosophy of Religion Credit(s): 3. PHIL 307 Metaphysics and Epistemology Credit(s): 3. PHIL 308 Ethics Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements CHOOSE 6 credits of upper-division ENGL electives. CHOOSE 6 credits of upper-division HIST electives. Intercultural Studies, B.A. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies, students will be able to: 1. Articulate the critical importance of the mandate given by the Lord Jesus Christ to make disciples of all nations, and practice this command, based on an accurate understanding of text (Scripture) and context (culture) (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate integrative knowledge and skill across contributing streams of theology, history, linguistics, social science, and strategy to work in diverse settings (ULO 3).
Concentrations Intercultural Studies Core Requirements (18 Credits) ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 2.
Foundations for Global Studies
INCS 233 INCS 322 INCS 352 INCS 354 INCS 457 OR INCS 458
Intercultural Adjustment
Field Internship Field Internship
And:
Urban Research
Credit(s): 3.
Village and Tribal Cultures
Credit(s): 3.
Choose one of the following: ANTH 310 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology: Language, Culture and Society
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
General Linguistics
INCS 310 INCS 313
Language and Culture Learning
Choose one of the following: BBST 458
Theology of Mission Theology of Mission
Credit(s): 3.
OR INCS 450
Credit(s): 3.
And:
Integration Seminar
BBST 465
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements (18 Credits) CHOOSE 18 credits of electives.
Students are strongly encouraged to choose the majority of their electives in one or two areas of concentration. These
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