Intercultural Studies Minor
The intercultural studies minor (18 units) prepares students to be theologically grounded, globally knowledgeable and practically skilled for global development through church and service organizations.
Lower Division Requirements
ICS105 Introduction to Global Studies
This course addresses the basic elements of the Christian faith in the context of participating in Gods global agenda. Topics include Christian worldview, the Kingdom of God, the gospel of Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, the mission of the Church, and the role of prayer. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
ICS105-B Horton, Damon A. |
05/08/2023 | T | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 252 |
ICS105-H Tung, Brian H. |
09/05/2023 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
ICS105-G Tung, Brian H. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Mission Hall 124 |
ICS105-F Wilhite, Shawn J. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | BUS 202 |
ICS105-E Gonet, Christina D. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 204 |
ICS105-D Gonet, Christina D. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 202 |
ICS105-C Horton, Damon A. |
09/05/2023 | W | 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM | BUS 123 |
ICS105-B Horton, Damon A. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 123 |
ICS105-A Horton, Damon A. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 123 |
ICS105-D Tung, Brian H. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | TBA |
ICS105-C Horton, Damon A. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
ICS105-B Horton, Damon A. |
01/08/2024 | W | 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM | BUS 124 |
ICS105-A Horton, Damon A. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 123 |
Choose one of the following courses:
CST110 Old Testament Survey
A survey of the books of the Old Testament and their theological contribution to the overall storyline of the Bible. Attention is also given to the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel. Fulfills general education requirement for non-Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
CST110-A Chute, Anthony L. |
05/08/2023 | T | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 251 |
CST110-E Hao, Anthony C. |
09/05/2023 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
CST110-A Chute, Anthony L. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 203 |
CST110-G Gill, John J |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus L243 |
CST110-D Slunaker, Joseph Gregory |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 203 |
CST110-F Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Yeager Center A110 |
CST110-B Mooney, David Jeffrey |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 124 |
CST110-C Mooney, David Jeffrey |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 124 |
CST110-J Gill, John J |
01/08/2024 | Th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST110-I Gill, John J |
01/08/2024 | Th | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA ONLN |
CST110-A Gill, John J |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
CST110-G Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
CST110-F Welbaum, Sam D. |
01/08/2024 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Health Science Campus L243 |
CST110-C Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 125 |
CST110-D Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 125 |
CST110-B Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 125 |
CST130 New Testament Survey
A survey of the books of the New Testament and their contributions to the overall storyline of the Bible. Special attention is given to the life of Jesus and the development of the early church in their historical, cultural, and theological settings. Fulfills general education requirement for non-Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
CST130-A Mendoza, Taylor Michael |
07/03/2023 | W | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Yeager Center B258 |
CST130-F Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Health Science Campus Q293 |
CST130-G Gill, John J |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus L243 |
CST130-C Wilhite, Shawn J. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 202 |
CST130-D Vera, Andres D. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 202 |
CST130-E Vera, Andres D. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS 202 |
CST130-B Cate, James J. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-I Cate, James J. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | TBA |
CST130-A Cate, James J. |
09/05/2023 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM | BUS 123 |
CST130-G Mendoza, Taylor Michael |
01/08/2024 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
CST130-H Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
CST130-I Tung, Brian H. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
CST130-J Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
01/08/2024 | Th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST130-E Vera, Andres D. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 203 |
CST130-F Vera, Andres D. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS 204 |
CST130-C Cate, James J. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-B Cate, James J. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-A Cate, James J. |
01/08/2024 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM | BUS 123 |
Upper Division Requirements
CST370 The Christian Faith
An exploration of the biblical truths of Scripture, God, humanity, sin, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the Christian life, the church, and the life to come. Students will examine each major doctrine and understand its place in the biblical story. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
CST370-A Co, Adamson |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center B110 |
CST370-A Co, Adamson |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
CST370-C Gonet, Christina D. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
ICS305 Global Christianity
A general survey of the redemptive activity of God in the world -- past, present, and future. Topics include the biblical basis of God's global activity, historical perspectives, mission strategies, and cultural implications, as well as contemporary missiological issues. (3 units; Spring)
ICS305-A Horton, Damon A. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
Upper Division Elective Requirements
Complete 6 additional units from the following:
ICS330 Missiology
This course is a study of the biblical and theological foundations of global missions with the aim of articulating mission methods and contextualizing mission opportunities. Students will discover the mission of the church in reaching the nations and will explore the historical, anthropological, and sociological roots of missionary efforts. Students will also learn to apply missiological methods in global and urban settings. Prerequisite: 3 units of Biblical Studies. (3 units; Fall)
ICS330-A Horton, Damon A. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Yeager Center A110 |
ICS410 Global and Urban Ministries
This course studies the biblical and theological foundations of global missions alongside mission strategies applied in global and urban settings. Prerequisite: 3 units of Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Spring)
ICS410-A Horton, Damon A. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
ICS415 Spcl Topics Intercultural Studie
An examination of specific area(s) of Intercultural Studies. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Prerequisite: 3 units of Biblcal Studies coursework. (3 units; As offered)
ICS430 Intercltrl Communctn And Practc
This course will address principles and processes of communication from one culture to another. Attention will be given to different perceptions, ways of thinking, values, verbal and non-verbal expression, and sub-groups within a given culture. Prerequisite: 3 units of Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Spring)
ICS430-A Culpepper, Ashley M. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
ICS435 Evangelism and Church Planting
This course examines the biblical principles of evangelism and church planting. Students will learn to combine the biblical content of the gospel with appropriate skills for sharing the gospel, with the aim of training disciples for the local church. Attention will also be given to strategies of church planting for local and global contexts. Student involvement in evangelistic ministry is expected. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall)
ICS435-A Cochran, Gregory C. |
09/05/2023 | W | 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Building 36 36A2 |
PHI353 Comparative Religions
This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world, particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The historical development and key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)