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Associate of Arts, Major in Intercultural Studies and Missions

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Required Course Listing

Total Program Hours: 61

College 101 or Intro to 网赌最好最大平台
Composition I
This course is designed to help students understand and develop their writing, reading, and thinking abilities through writing and the examination of any variety of texts, including literature, with emphasis on the writing process, and to prepare students to develop analytical, interpretive, and synthesizing abilities. Students in this course will also be introduced to library and Internet research methods. (Prerequisite: Regular Admit or one semester of ENG 100.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Composition II
English 102 builds on skills learned in English 101 by further leading students to analyze and write critically about any variety of texts, including literature, and to apply research skills toward the production of a research paper. (Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ENG 101.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Fundamentals of Speech
This course, accompanied by a lab, equips students with the fundamentals of skillful oral delivery. Students learn to prepare and present short informative and persuasive speeches. The selection and organization of material, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery are emphasized. Offered every semester.
Math Elective
(MAT 220, 221, 241, 302, 321, or 322) (Minimum grade “C”)
Social Science Elective
(ECO 231, 232, GEO 220, HCP 101, HSO 201 or any HIS 3__ or higher)
Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Introduction to New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at 网赌最好最大平台.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Bible/Theology/Ministry Elective
Christianity Across Cultures
An examination of the background, origin, development and spread of the Christian faith from the apostolic period until today. (Prerequisites: HIS 101 and 102 or HIS 111 and 112.)
Global Issues
A survey of the global condition and patterns for Christian responses. The world’s most urgent challenges will be assessed in light of the Christian tradition, and strategies for Christian engagement will be analyzed. The 152 development of personal lifestyles more consistent with the teachings of Christ and global realities will be discussed and encouraged. (Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor approval.)
History of the Restoration Movement
An overview of the history of the church with special emphasis on the history of the Stone-Campbell movements that begin in the early nineteenth century in the United States. (Prerequisite: HIS 1__ or permission of the instructor.)
Intercultural Communication
A study in the problems of effective communication with individuals and groups from cultures around the world as well as varied cultures within the United States.
Intercultural Theory and Practice
An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of culture, with an emphasis on the perspectives of cultural anthropology, religious studies, and Christian theology. Methodologies for analyzing culture will be surveyed, and a critical approach to cultures will be modeled. Basic methodological and informational tools with which students can begin to engage cultural studies will be introduced, so that an appreciation for the value of intercultural understanding can be developed. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, BOT 211, HCP 101, ENG 102/103, and HIS 101 and 102.)
Missionary Life & Practice
A course designed to prepare students for the challenging complexity of taking the Gospel of Christ to other cultures.
World Cultures
A comparison and critique of global cultures using a global values model. The purpose is to help students understand, describe, and compare dominant world cultures. This increased awareness of global cultural similarities and dissimilarities supports effective intercultural interaction.
World Evangelism
This course is designed to educate individual Christians, small groups and local congregations in domestic contexts about the motivations, methodologies, and resources effective in reaching diverse cultures for Christ.
World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity.
Associate of Arts, Major in Intercultural Studies and Missions degree are required to complete an approved 6 hours of electives.

Well Prepared

“Thank you so much, Dr. Brickey! I was well prepared, both educationally and most importantly, spiritually. I will forever remember this experience. I pray I can continue to make Yancey School of Nursing proud as I practice my career.”

Nephtalie Fleur, Class of 2022