Intercultural and Religious Studies Major: Justice and International Development Emphasis B.A.

Overview

The Intercultural and Religious Studies major prepares students with the critical and practical skills needed to understand, live, work, and serve in diverse cultural contexts. The major utilizes a cross-disciplinary approach, integrating the social, cultural, theological, and religious study important for shaping relief and development, church, missions, business, and other majors designed to bring positive and lasting impact to peoples' lives. It prepares students for work in fields such as international missions, English language teaching, non-profit and international community development, international business, urban Christian community development, human resources, human services and social work, and refugee services. In addition, the major prepares students with the breadth of knowledge needed to enter into graduate study programs in intercultural studies, international development, TESOL, peace and reconciliation, international policy and other subjects.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Disciplinary Integration: Students will be able to synthesize interdisciplinary concepts into holistic views of cross-cultural engagement.
2. Cultural Analysis: Students will be able to analyze diverse cultures and religious traditions.
3. Personal Formation: Students will be able to articulate the ways in which they have developed a critical understanding of their socio-cultural location and identity, spiritual formation, and/or personal identity.
4. Skill Development: Students will be able to demonstrate the professional skills necessary to facilitate cross-cultural engagement.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

4 Year

BA Intercultural and Religious Studies: Justice and International Development  

Emphasis Required Courses (15 units)

• PS 425 - Global Economics and Sustainable Development Credits 3
• THEO 470 - Justice, Poverty and Development Credits 3
• MGT 362 - Nonprofit Management Credits 3