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A degree in Intercultural Studies will help you fulfill the mission of taking the gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth.

Degree in General Intercultural Studies

The command is simple. Go and teach all nations (Matthew 28:19)! Whether here or in some international city the command is the same. At Welch College, we are committed to seeing the gospel spread throughout the nations.

For nearly a century, Welch College has been training missionaries to serve Christ in the United States and around the world. Throughout the years, students have graduated from Welch with the practical and theological training necessary to become effective witnesses and servants to the lost and hurting. Our faculty members have spent years on the mission field and are committed to passing on their knowledge and passion to our students.

To give you opportunities to practice what you are learning in the classroom, we intentionally partner with local organizations to feed the homeless, mentor kids, and meet other needs in the community. We also offer a variety of missions opportunities each year.

Career and Ministry Opportunities with a Degree in Intercultural Studies

This B.A. program trains men and women for ministry as cross-cultural missionaries. Specific objectives include those stated for Theological Studies and those stated for the Arts and Sciences Core. The graduate will be able to:

  • Articulate a biblical theology and philosophy of missions that will be manifested in a methodology that will be directed at accomplishing God’s global missionary purpose;
  • Comprehend, conform to, and effectively communicate God’s Word in a global context;
  • Comprehend the nature, function, and history of the Church and relate this knowledge to cross-cultural church planting; and
  • Meet the educational qualifications necessary to serve with Free Will Baptist International Missions or similar organizations.
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Bachelor of Arts Degree: Major in Theological Studies, Intercultural Studies Track

Requirements: 131 or 128 hours (if the student takes Greek or Hebrew), with a C average (2.5 g.p.a.) overall and in each segment of the degree.

(1) Arts and Sciences Core, 65 or 62 hours:

  • BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
  • BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
  • ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
  • ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
  • HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
  • IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
  • IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
  • IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture and Worldview, 6
  • LNG elective, 12 (If either LNG 3035 or 4026 is taken, the course will be credited as a 4000-level Bible course)
  • MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
  • MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
  • PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
  • PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3
  • PSY 2001. General Psychology, 3
  • SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
  • SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(2) Theological Studies, 66 hours:

     (a) Bible and Theology Major, 37:

  • BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
  • BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
  • BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
  • BIB 2601. Biblical Interpretation, 3
  • THE 3201. Survey of Church History, 3
  • THE 3251. Systematic Theology I, 2
  • THE 3301. Systematic Theology II, 3
  • THE 3402. Systematic Theology III, 3
  • THE 4032. Eschatology, 2
  • BIB/THE 3000. Electives, 1
  • BIB/THE 4000. Electives, 6 (at least 3 of these hours must include the BIB prefix; if either
  • LNG 3035 or 4026 is taken for language requirements, it will satisfy 3 hours of the BIB/
  • THE electives in this area)

     (b) Intercultural Studies Track, 29 hours:

  • ICS 1102. Biblical Basis of Missions, 2
  • ICS 2101. History of Missions, 2
  • ICS 2202. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3
  • ICS 3111. Cross-cultural Communication, 3
  • ICS 3122. Cross-cultural Church Planting, 2
  • ICS 3132. Principles of Cross-cultural Leadership, 3
  • ICS 3402. Preparation for Short-Term Overseas Practicum, 1
  • ICS 3408. Student Overseas Practicum II, 3
  • ICS 3452. Survey of World Religions, 3, or ICS 3007. Introduction to Islam, 3 (with faculty permission)
  • ICS 4002. Cross-cultural Seminar Series, 1
  • ICS 4301. Strategy for World Outreach, 2
  • MIN 3111. Homiletics, 2
  • YFM 3211. Introduction to Apologetics, 2
Theological Studies, Minor in Intercultural Studies

Students may attach an Intercultural Studies Minor to any Welch College bachelor’s degree program. The minor may not have more than one-third of the course-hours in common with the declared major. Program objectives will include those for the given major, as well as those stated for the Arts and Sciences Core, The Intercultural Studies Minor requires these 21 hours:

  • ICS 1102. Biblical Basis of Missions, 2
  • ICS 2101. History of Missions, 2
  • ICS 2202. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3
  • ICS 3132. Principles of Cross-cultural Leadership, 3
  • ICS 3111. Cross-cultural Communications, 3
  • ICS 3452. Survey of World Religions, 3
  • THE 3201. Survey of Church History, 3
  • YFM 3211. Introduction to Apologetics, 2

Meet your Faculty Members

Mr. Tim Johnson - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Mr. Timothy Johnson

Instructor of Intercultural Studies | Program Coordinator, Intercultural Studies

tim.johnson@welch.edu
615-630-1323