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The Intercultural Studies MinorThe Intercultural Studies Minor is designed to inform and equip Trinity students for a wide range of intercultural ministries within the global context of Christian mission. This program exposes students to the challenge and dynamic of intercultural interaction in local, as well as international, multiethnic, and culturo-linguistic, settings. Particular emphasis is given to issues such as ethnicity, cultural diversity, effective intercultural communication, intercultural competency, and other culture-related issues. Students selecting an Intercultural Studies Minor are encouraged to integrate Christian learning and a biblical worldview with current social and cultural realities. Such an integrated approach is intended to provide a solid, informed basis for involvement in various ministries and professions, thus helping students to participate effectively in reaching a rapidly changing world for Christ. Requirements total 24 hours. The Intercultural Studies Minor is ideal for those interested in working overseas in MK education, micro-enterprise development, social services as well as many other disciplines. Combining your major with this minor uniquely equips you to handle cross-cultural issues successfully and enhances your ability to adapt to a different culture. Core (15 hrs): | | | BRS 335 Survey of World Religions | 3 hrs | | BRS 338 Theological and Sociological Foundations of Evangelism | 3 hrs | | CM 260 Introduction to Intercultural Ministries | 3 hrs | | BRS/CM 360X Foundations of Intercultural Ministries | 3 hrs | | SOC 231 Cultural Anthropology | 3 hrs | Electives (6 hrs): | | | BRS 350 Topics in Biblical and Religious Studies | 3 hrs | | CM 275X Teaching the Bible | 3 hrs | | CM 340 Principles of Relational Youth Ministry -or- | 3 hrs | | CM 342 Relational Skills for Ministry | | | CM 350 Topics in Intercultural Ministry | 3 hrs | | CM 430 Advanced Topics in Christian Education | 3 hrs | | CM 440 Topics in Missions | 3 hrs | | CM 450Z Introduction to the World Christian Movement | 3 hrs | | COM 330 Intercultural Communication | 3 hrs | | ENG 210X Business Communication | 3 hrs | | GEO 100 World Geography | 3 hrs | | HI 271 Topics in World History | 3 hrs | | PH 362 Philosophy of Religion | 3 hrs | | SOC 330 Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 hrs | | SOC 335 Urban Sociology | 3 hrs | | Contemporary foreign language | 3-8 hrs | Internship In Intercultural Context (3 hrs): | | | CM 445 Ministry Internship | 3 hrs |
Updated to 2008-09 Catalog |
