Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies

Texas Baptist College

Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies

The foundation you need to serve the kingdom, wherever God calls you.

This degree equips students to engage the world with the Gospel, through ministry or the marketplace.

Degree Highlights

  • 120 hours
  • Gain practical skills in foreign language acquisition and core business principles
  • Includes biblical studies and cross-cultural internship
  • All courses can be completed online through either synchronous (real-time) or asynchronous (recorded) attendance

The Bachelor of Arts Intercultural Studies aims to prepare its graduates for effective Kingdom ministry all over the world. Students receive comprehensive training in biblical foundations, ethnography, anthropology, worldviews, and cross-cultural communication, preparing them to successfully traverse worldwide cultural and religious borders for effective Christian witness in ministry or the international marketplace.

Approximately two years into the program, students embark on a five-month international field assignment of their choice, where they apply their cross-cultural learning under the guidance of an experienced field supervisor. This hands-on experience enables students to engage in meaningful ministry and thrive in diverse cultural settings.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies are well-prepared to serve as missionaries, entrepreneurs, humanitarian workers, or business professionals, contributing both to the church and the global marketplace.

Student Testimonial

Degree Requirements

COURSE TITLECOURSE NUMBERHOURS
Baptist History and HeritageHIS 22133
Church History ICHH 2213
3
EntrepreneurshipBUS 41033
Business as MissionMIS 24233
MacroeconomicsECN 31033
Theories of Management and LeadershipBUS 31133
Cultural AnthropologyICS 21233
Cross-Cultural CommunicationICS 31033
On-Field Internship Requirements (field-based language study will be determined by the assignment location)ICS 331515
ChapelCHP 10006 semesters

Recommended Degree Sequence

Recommended Degree Sequence

Calculated for students taking two semesters of classes per yer

Year 1 – 30 hours
English 1 – Introduction to Academic WritingEnglish 2 - Advanced Academic Writing
Old Testament 1Old Testament 2
EvangelismNatural Science
Spiritual FormationCultural Anthropology
Great Books 1Great Books 2
Chapel 1Chapel 2
Year 2 – 30 hours
New Testament 1New Testament 2
Critical Thinking & WorldviewIntroduction to Missions
Church History 1Baptist History and Heritage
Biblical TheologySystematic Theology 1
Cross-Cultural CommunicationElective 1
Chapel 3Chapel 4
Year 3 – 30 hours
Systematic Theology 2On-Field Internship
World Religions
Introduction to Christian Ethics
Business as Mission
Elective 2
Chapel 5
Year 4 – 30 hours
Greek 1Greek 2
MacroeconomicsIntroduction to Christian Philosophy
EntrepreneurshipTheories of Management and Leadership
Elective 3Elective 5
Elective 4Elective 6
Chapel
Learning Outcomes

Carry the gospel to the business world

All the world needs a Gospel witness, and that includes the business world. BAICS students will graduate ready to succeed as businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and managers, as well as bring the witness of Christ wherever they go.

Thrive in Bivocational Ministry

For many church leaders in today’s economically unstable world, all ministry is bivocational. The BAICS will prepare students to balance the work of Gospel ministry with the demands of the marketplace, building church leaders who can both serve the church and thrive in the secular workplace.

Bring the Good News Where It’s Needed Most

Most of the world’s Gospel-starved communities are in countries where Christians cannot openly evangelize. Christians need to earn access to these areas through entrepreneurship, business ventures, or humanitarian work. The BAICS is intentionally designed to provide both secular and ministerial training for believers called to bring the Good News to these hard-to-reach places.

Career Paths

Potential career paths for this degree

Entrepreneur | Church leader

Overseas Businessperson | International Missionary

Marketing Analyst | International Relations Specialist

Cultural consultant | Community developer

Minors & Concentrations

Minors & Concentrations

Bachelor of Arts students can choose from five unique minors and one concentration by using their elective hours to complete the requirements described below.

Minors

Concentrations

Next Steps

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Application Requirements

Church Recommendation

Official High School Transcripts

Meningitis Immunization Form or Waiver (if younger than 22)

Background Check (if 18 or older)

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