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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). 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). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog.
INCS 233 INCS 322 INCS 352 INCS 354 INCS 457
Foundations of Global Studies
3 3 1 2 3
Intercultural Adjustment
Field Internship Field Internship Urban Research
or INCS 458
Village and Tribal Cultures
BBST 458
Theology of Mission Theology of Mission
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or INCS 450
Select one of the following:
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ANTH 310 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology: Language, Culture and Society INCS 310 General Linguistics INCS 313 Language and Culture Learning Select 18 credits of electives Students are strongly encouraged to choose the majority of their electives in one or two areas listed below. This will allow students to create an specialization for a particular career field. Focusing your Intercultural Studies degree on a specific area of study or interest allows future employers to recognize special skills in an area of expertise in your college experience. Total Credits
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Requirements 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. Study abroad waives summer internship and INCS 352. Students are still required to take INCS 354 upon their return. 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 to determine if a student is permitted to register for INCS 354 (required). Up to a maximum of 6 credits may be granted upon satisfactory evaluation of a prior learning experience for INCS 352 or INCS 490 (courses are indicated with a CPLE notation). Credits do not count toward the term's academic load; they are granted toward
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Electives Applied Linguistics and Bible Translation INAL 301
General Articulatory Phonetics Introduction to Phonology
3 3 3 3
INAL 403 INAL 405
Introduction to Syntax
Select one of the following:
INAL 437 INAL 446 INAL 452 INAL 453 INAL 454
Introduction to Literacy
Introduction to Sociolinguistics Field Methods in Linguistics Introduction to Bible Translation
Field Methods in Second Language and Culture Learning
Church Planting INCS 333
Principles of Church Multiplication Church Planting Models and Strategies
3 3 3 3
INCS 334 INCS 338 INCS 451
Urban Ministry Models
Principles of Evangelism and Church Growth
Cross-Cultural Healthcare INCS 345
Introduction to International Development Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care 1
3 9
INCS 430
graduation requirements only. Fee: $100. Curriculum Requirements
1 INCS 430, choose three of the following seminar topics: • Global Health Perspectives • Global Health: Preparation for Living Overseas • Global Health Priorities • Global Health Communication
Concentrations Intercultural Studies Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses BBST 465 Integration Seminar (taken as "Gospel and Culture") Program Courses ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology ANTH 300
Magic, Witchcraft and Sorcery Family, Kinship and Gender
3 3
ANTH 402
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