Overview
"I began to understand my vocation not as one that brings God but rather as one who joins where God is already at work transforming lives."
At Trevecca University, we believe that God has a unique plan and purpose for your life. As someone who has felt a calling toward a career in international relations, you deserve an educational environment that aligns with your values while supporting you in your goals. With this in mind, we created the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies program.
The degree in Intercultural Studies is designed for students preparing for cross-cultural Christian ministry in situations, both domestic and global, in which knowledge of intercultural dynamics is essential and in which a marketable skill will allow for cultural engagement, creative access, or bi-vocational support. The major will be supplemented by a minor in English Language Learner, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, or Social Work.
What our students say
"Because of this major, I have had so many amazing opportunities-from teaching students in Florida about accepting the call to ministry to having an internship in a country with restricted access to the gospel.
Before I even graduated, I got a job to teach English in Thailand as a missionary. I will be using my language skills to learn both Thai and Lahu while making friends and Christ-like disciples. I can’t wait for what God has in store for me in this new chapter of my life."
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Core Classes
Perspectives in Christian Ministry
PRA 1010
An introductory course for all Religion majors, Intercultural Studies and Worship Arts Majors exploring such issues as the call to ministry, ordination, spiritual formation, and the minister as person. Grades S/U.
Course Hours: 1
The Mission of the People of God
PRA 3010
Grounded in the Missio Dei, an exploration of the role of God's people throughout Scripture and the ways in which that role has been understood and practiced in various historical eras. Attention is given to the mission of the local church, the practices of evangelism, justice and compassion, as well as cross-cultural mission.
Course Hours: 3
Strategies of Cultural Immersion
ICS 3200
An examination of process of cultural immersion, including strategies for language and cultural learning, developing cultural intelligence, dealing with cultural shock and re-entry, and bonding. The course will address practical issues of life in another culture including the use of money, lifestyle decisions, practices of self and family care, and the ethics of cross-cultural friendships.
Course Hours: 3
History and Ideology of Intercultural Witness
ICS 3100
An era-by-era survey of paradigm shifts in the understanding and practice of mission. Paradigms studied include biblical, Eastern Church, Medieval Roman Catholic, Protestant Reformation and Wesleyan, Enlightenment and Postmodern, as well as contemporary western and non-western expressions.
Course Hours: 3
Field Education in Intercultural Studies
ICS 4000
Field-based education in global mission at an approved ministry site. Graded S/U.
Course Hours: 1-3
Intercultural Administration and Leadership Development
ICS 4300
Cultural differences in leadership and administration. Strategies for church development, conflict resolution, cross-cultural mentoring and the development of indigenous leaders.
Course Hours: 2
Anthropology and Ethnographic Research
ICS 4400
Anthropological insights for intercultural witness. Skill development in critical contextualization and in ethnographic study for insider understandings of culture.
Course Hours: 3
Introduction to Biblical Exegesis
BIB 2990
An introduction to exegesis and hermeneutics, with emphasis on developing an understanding of the history, methods, and principles of theological interpretation of Scripture.
Course Hours: 3
Systematic Theology I
THE 4140
A study of the nature of theology as a systematic, logical, and disciplined activity within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. This course will consider theological method and the doctrine of God.
Course Hours: 3
Systematic Theology II
THE 4150
A theological analysis of the doctrine of humankind, Christ, Salvation, Spirit, Church, Sacraments, and Eschatology. An introductory study of major world religions with express attention to each religion's self-conception and to Christian theological interpretation of the religions with emphasis upon missiological implications of intercultural and interreligious engagement.
Course Hours: 2
Christian Theology of World Religions
THE 4210
An introductory study of major world religions with express attention to each religion's self-conception and to Christian theological interpretation of the religions with emphasis upon missiological implications of intercultural and interreligious engagement.
Course Hours: 2
Old Testament Theology
THE 4270
A study of the primary methods of the discipline of Old Testament theology as well as the major theological themes of the Old Testament within their canonical context.
Course Hours: 3
New Testament Theology
THE 4280
A study of the approaches, methods, and major developments within New Testament theology.
Course Hours: 3
Theology of Holiness
THE 4090
An analysis of the biblical, historical, and theological resources for defining Christian perfection within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition.
Course Hours: 3
Overview
"I began to understand my vocation not as one that brings God but rather as one who joins where God is already at work transforming lives."
At Trevecca University, we believe that God has a unique plan and purpose for your life. As someone who has felt a calling toward a career in international relations, you deserve an educational environment that aligns with your values while supporting you in your goals. With this in mind, we created the Bachelor of Arts in intercultural studies program.
The degree in intercultural studies is designed for students preparing for cross-cultural Christian ministry in situations, both domestic and global, in which knowledge of intercultural dynamics is essential and in which a marketable skill will allow for cultural engagement, creative access, or bi-vocational support. The major will be supplemented by a minor in English language learner, information technology, entrepreneurship and small business management, or social work.
What our students say
"Because of this major, I have had so many amazing opportunities-from teaching students in Florida about accepting the call to ministry to having an internship in a country with restricted access to the gospel.
Before I even graduated, I got a job to teach English in Thailand as a missionary. I will be using my language skills to learn both Thai and Lahu while making friends and Christ-like disciples. I can’t wait for what God has in store for me in this new chapter of my life."
