Intercultural Studies Minor

Program Director: Darren Duerksen, Ph.D.

Overview

The intercultural studies minor exposes students to central elements of understanding and working in cultural contexts other than their own. It supplements professional, social science and humanities majors.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Disciplinary Integration: Students will be able to synthesize concepts (orally and in writing) from the humanities, social sciences, biblical studies and Anabaptist and other theological traditions into holistic views of Christian mission and transformation.
Cultural Analysis: Students will be able to analyze diverse cultures and religious traditions.
Personal Formation: Students will be able to articulate the ways in which their understanding of their own spiritual formation and/or personal identity has deepened.
Skill Development: Students will be able to demonstrate skills (including social science research, teaching, intercultural communication, evangelism and/or leadership) that facilitate transformational development and holistic mission in cross-cultural contexts.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

General Education Recommendations

BLIT 336 - Biblical Literature: Acts Credits 3
GEOG 220 - Cultural Geography Credits 3
SOC 205 - Culture and Society Credits 3

Required Courses (16 Units)

COM 400 - Intercultural Communication Credits 3
PS 420 - International Relations Credits 3
REL 452 - World Christianity Credits 3 or
REL 460 - Religions of the World Credits 3
SOC 301 - Culture and Community Engagement Credits 3
SOC 410 - American Ethnicity and Pluralism Credits 3
Participate in a cross-cultural experience for a minimum of 45 hours. With a program director approval register for a minimum of 1 unit (45 hours/unit) from the following:
ICS 382 - Intercultural Studies Practicum Credits 1 - 3
ICS 482 - Intercultural Studies Internship Credits 1 - 3
MIN 475 - Urban Los Angeles Immersion Credits 1