While the world is flattening and distances from one country to the next are shortening, cultures still vary and students must be able to traverse those cultures effectively in order to live, work, and serve those in need.
After completing this degree, students will be able to work in a variety of positions over the world in business, government service, relief and development organizations, and serve in traditional mission settings and churches.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 33 | |
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HS 105 | Ancient Near Eastern History | 3 |
| HU 421 | Great Books Seminar I | 3 |
| HU 422 | Great Books Seminar II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 108 | Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 36 | |
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL —– | Old or New Testament Elective | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | 3 |
| HS 305 | Baptist History | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| TH 213 | Christian Theology III | 3 |
| Ministry Studies | 15 | |
| CN 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| Choose two of the following four courses: | ||
| PR 205 | Preaching I | 3 |
| PR 206 | Preaching II | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SP 106 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| Note: Students must choose PR 205 and PR 206, or SP 105 and SP 106 | ||
| Major Studies | 30 | |
| BA 111 | Business and Global Studies | 3 |
| GS 211 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| GS 221 | Issues in Globalization | 3 |
| GS 231 | Transformational Development and Relief | 3 |
| GS 311 | Intro to Christian Anthropology | 3 |
| GS 331 | Issues in Urbanization | 3 |
| GS 411 | Ethnography: People Group Research | 3 |
| GS 489 | Capstone Field Project | 3 |
| TH 331 | World Religions | 3 |
| — — | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Choose one of the following courses: MS 211, MS 317, GS 321, GS 366, GS 431, GS 437, GS 434 | ||
| General Electives/Minor | 15 | |
| Choose 15 hours of General Elective courses, or, choose one of the Minors below | ||
Total Degree Hours |
129 | |
Prerequisite: CP 100 Cooperative Program 2 hours
Minor Options:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Cultural Acquisition | 15 | |
| EN 262 | Foundations of Linguistics and English Language Learning Issues | 3 |
| GS 341 | On-field Language and Cultural Acquisition I* | 3 |
| GS 342 | On-field Language and Cultural Acquisition II* | 3 |
| GS 441 | On-field Language and Cultural Acquisition III* | 3 |
| Restricted Elective in any language area | 3 | |
| *On-field Language Learning done in conjunction with the Hands on Program of the IMB | ||
| Relief and Transformational Development* | 15 | |
| GS 431 | Advanced Community Development OR | |
| GS 437 | Advanced Relief Work | 3 |
| Restricted Electives in Relief and Development | 12 | |
| *The Relief and Development Certificate must be completed on-line through Colorado State University | ||
| ESL/ENL Certification | 15 | |
| ED 200 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| EN 261* | Cross Cultural Awareness (OR EN 362) | 3 |
| EN 262 | Foundations of Linguistics and English Language Learning Issues | 3 |
| EN 362* | Second Language Acquisition (OR EN 261) | 3 |
| EN 363 | Applied Linguistics: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 3 |
| EN 365 | ESL/ENL Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| Business Leadership | 15 | |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BA 321 | Management of Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | 9 | |
| Choose three of the following courses: BA 211, BA 221, BA 226, BA 311, BA 321, BA 331, BA 411, BA 421 | ||
| Introduction to Bible Translation | 15 | |
| EN 262 | Foundations of Linguistics and English Language Learning Issues | 3 |
| LN 361 | Introduction to Translation and Linguistics* | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (choose either LN 231, 232 and 331, or LN 321, 322, and 421 | 9 | |
| *Done in partnership with SIL through their Taste of Translation and Linguistics week long class held in Dallas, TX or Chicago, IL | ||
| Church Planting | 15 | |
| BA 321 | Management of Non Profit Organizations | 3 |
| CE 238 | Leadership Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MS 211 | Introduction to Church Planting | 3 |
| MS 466 | Church Planting Strategies | 3 |
| WL 181 | Intro. to Worship for the Evangelical Church | 3 |
*For information on Minoring in Global Studies, see Academic Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
2. Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
3. Students will be able to understand the history and practice of Christian Missions in a North American and global context.
4. Students will be able to apply classroom studies in Christian missions through participation in supervised ministry/church planting service or missions service.