Intercultural Studies Concentration
Bachelor’s Degree Program
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Intercultural
Graduates in the Intercultural Studies Concentration will:
Demonstrate a passion for local, regional, and global missions and a commitment to serve the people groups of the world.
Understand the spiritual, physical, educational, and financial preparation needed for missionaries.
Articulate a missional theology that encourages all Christians to participate in missions.
Understand the biblical, the theological, and the historical basis of missions.
Appreciate the cross-cultural dynamics of missions and be able to contextualize the salvation message to various target people groups.
Be able to describe the major religions of the world and be able to compare and contrast them with Christianity.
Be able to develop strategies for evangelizing people groups of the world.
Curriculum
New at Ascent -- FlexFocus Scheduling
Two classes, two months, twice a semester.
Pace your pairings to fit your schedule with six, 8-week periods offered throughout the year.
Pursue your education every other term.
String together four back-to-back sessions then take two-off like a traditional school year.
Or, study year-round to complete a Bachelor's program in less time at an accelerated pace.
Focus your education according to the flexibility of your schedule.
The choice is yours!
| Freshman | Fall Semester | 16 CR |
| GEN 100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Grammar & Composition | 3 |
| MAT 115 | Elements of Math | 3 |
| PSY 200 or SOC 200 | 3 | |
| SCI 100 | General Health and Wellness | 1 |
| BIB 105 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| MIN 101 | Spiritual Formation I | 2 |
| GEN 101 | Library Resources | 0 |
| Freshman | Spring Semester | 17 CR |
| ENG 102 | Composition & Literature | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Life Science Lecture | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Life Science Lab | 1 |
| MIN 102 | Spiritual Formation II | 2 |
| MIN 110 | Relational Outreach | 2 |
| BIB 110 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| PRA 100 | Practicum I | 3 |
| Sophomore | Fall Semester | 16 CR |
| COM 101 | Speech Communications | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History I | 3 |
| BIB 150 | Principles of Bible Study I | 3 |
| MIN 211 | Christian Ethics | 2 |
| MIS 100 | World Christian Perspectives | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Academic Writing | 2 |
| Sophomore | Spring Semester | 16 CR |
| BIB 202 | Pentateuch | 2 |
| BIB 213 | Book of Acts | 2 |
| HIS 202 | American History II | 3 |
| THE 201 | Theology I | 3 |
| Behavioral Science elective | 3 | |
| PRA 200 | Practicum II | 3 |
| Junior | Fall Semester | 16 CR |
| MIN 264 | Apologetics | 3 |
| BIB 210 | Life & Teachings of Christ | 2 |
| MIS 302 | Mission Call & Preparation | 3 |
| MIN 240 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| MIS 302 | Intro to Urban Missions | 2 |
| PRA 305 | Practicum III | 3 |
| Junior | Spring Semester | 16 CR |
| BIB 314 | Pauline Epistles | 2 |
| MIS 103 | World Religions | 3 |
| MIS 202 | Bib. Theo. Basis of Missions | 3 |
| MIN 260 | Administration of Ministry | 2 |
| Interdisciplinary minor elective | 3 | |
| PRA 306 | Practicum IV | 3 |
| Senior | Fall Semester | 18 CR |
| HUM 301 | Contemp. Soc. Christ.View | 3 |
| HUM 301 | Contemp. Soc. Christ. View | 3 |
| MIS 405 | Leader & Strat. in Missions | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary minor elective | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary minor elective | 3 | |
| PRA 401 | Practicum V | 3 |
| Senior | Spring Semester | 15 CR |
| GEN 400 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| SOC 400 | Marriage & Family | 3 |
| MIS 421 | Cont. Missions Issues | 3 |
| MIS 460 | Unreached People Groups | 3 |
| PRA 400 | Ministry Internship | 4 |
| Interdisciplinary elective | 2 | |
| BIB 400 | Bible Review III | 0 |
| PRA 402 | Practicum VI | 3 |
Statement on Transferability of Credits and Degrees
Students should be aware that transfer of credits to other institutions is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students who are considering attending Ascent College and then transferring to another college should contact the receiving institution for its policy on accepting credits from another institution.
Credits earned under the Associate degree offered at Ascent College are not considered credits under a terminal degree and these credits may be transferred to institutions toward a Bachelor degree at the discretion of the receiving institution. Ascent College takes all credits earned at Ascent College from the Associate degree and applies them toward the Bachelor degree as long as the credits are compatible with the Bachelor degree plan selected.
Ascent College transfers in credit from other colleges in accordance with our Credit Policy.
Statement on Placement Services
Our college office receives many opportunities for various full-time or part-time ministry positions and will assist students in obtaining an interview with employing personnel. No guarantee for placement may be made; however, Ascent College does maintain contact with various denominational offices and may assist students with placement in ministry occupations.
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