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.
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist History and Heritage | HIS 2213 | 3 |
| Church History I | CHH 2213 | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | BUS 4103 | 3 |
| Business as Mission | MIS 2423 | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | ECN 3103 | 3 |
| Theories of Management and Leadership | BUS 3113 | 3 |
| Cultural Anthropology | ICS 2123 | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Communication | ICS 3103 | 3 |
| On-Field Internship Requirements (field-based language study will be determined by the assignment location) | ICS 3315 | 15 |
| Chapel | CHP 1000 | 6 semesters |
Recommended Degree Sequence
Calculated for students taking two semesters of classes per yer
| Year 1 – 30 hours | |
|---|---|
| English 1 – Introduction to Academic Writing | English 2 - Advanced Academic Writing |
| Old Testament 1 | Old Testament 2 |
| Evangelism | Natural Science |
| Spiritual Formation | Cultural Anthropology |
| Great Books 1 | Great Books 2 |
| Chapel 1 | Chapel 2 |
| Year 2 – 30 hours | |
|---|---|
| New Testament 1 | New Testament 2 |
| Critical Thinking & Worldview | Introduction to Missions |
| Church History 1 | Baptist History and Heritage |
| Biblical Theology | Systematic Theology 1 |
| Cross-Cultural Communication | Elective 1 |
| Chapel 3 | Chapel 4 |
| Year 3 – 30 hours | |
|---|---|
| Systematic Theology 2 | On-Field Internship |
| World Religions | |
| Introduction to Christian Ethics | |
| Business as Mission | |
| Elective 2 | |
| Chapel 5 |
| Year 4 – 30 hours | |
|---|---|
| Greek 1 | Greek 2 |
| Macroeconomics | Introduction to Christian Philosophy |
| Entrepreneurship | Theories of Management and Leadership |
| Elective 3 | Elective 5 |
| Elective 4 | Elective 6 |
| Chapel |
Potential career paths for this degree
Entrepreneur | Church leader
Overseas Businessperson | International Missionary
Marketing Analyst | International Relations Specialist
Cultural consultant | Community developer
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
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