Intercultural Studies - North Central University

Intercultural Studies from North Central University is a Campus Bachelor International studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. Description The mission of the Department of Intercultural Studies & Languages is to prepare students to love both God and others, extending God?s Kingdom incarnationally across all barriers (ethnic, racial, economic, gender, generational) focusing on unreached peoples and the oppressed and impoverished urban and rural poor. ICS students gain self-understanding, global awareness, missional passion & strategy, effective research, communication and teaching skills through integration of theory and practice learning as they serve in ethnic communities both local and international. The ICS Department offers two majors (Intercultural Studies & Urban Studies), and eight tracks (World Missions, International Development, Islamic Studies , TEFL, Modern Languages, Bible Translation, Urban Development, Urban Ministry). These programs of study engage students in one or more of the four Assemblies of God World Missions ministry strategies: reach, train, plant, touch. Specialized ICS minors allow students to gain in-depth international experience as they study off campus for one semester: Asian Studies (18 cr.), Modern European Studies (18 cr.), Islamic Studies (18 cr.), Latin American Studies (18 cr.), International Development (19 cr.) and Spanish (20 cr.). ICS alumni work in a wide range of careers: international & U.S. missions, international education, the local church, urban ministries, not-for-profit organizations, child welfare ministries and international relief development. Graduate study for ICS alumni has successfully included: intercultural studies, TEFL, theology, linguistics, social work, organizational leadership, education, public health, marriage and family counseling and individual counseling. The ICS Department presents students with curricular programs designed to accomplish the following objectives: Students will gain a greater understanding and love for God, others, and themselves; Students will gain a broader understanding of the world, becoming successful language and culture learners through integrating theory and real world experience in intercultural service learning settings; Students will gain a biblical, theological, historical, strategic and practical understanding of world missions, developing the ability to share the Good News, disciple, and mentor others; Students will become skilled communicators in their own culture and be able to effectively live, research and communicate across cultures. Tracks in the Intercultural Studies major: Intercultural Studies (ICS) majors may select one of the six tracks below as part of their ICS program: World Missions Track (21-22 credits): International Development Track (19-20 credits) Islamic Studies Track(20 credits) Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Track (16 credits): Modern Languages Track (18-20 credits) Bible Translation Track (21 credits) View more details on North Central University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International studies courses.