Northwest Christian University

Global Studies Requirements

Program Advisor:
Charles Sturms

Purpose and Objectives:

The purpose of the Global Studies Program is to prepare students for service in cross-cultural or intercultural settings. It seeks to provide the student with a framework of cross cultural concepts, including ministry, linguistics, culture, and communication. The program includes a set of core courses, an area focus, an internship, and various track options.

Goals:
  1. The students will gain an understanding of the major concerns of living in a diverse world.
  2. The students will gain an understanding of service to humanity, its opportunities, and its challenges.
  3. The students will acquire knowledge and skills for service in intercultural or cross-cultural settings.

Prerequisites from the General Education Core for all Global Studies Majors:

ANTH 210 Cultural Anthropology
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology
General Requirements for Global Studies 26-28
ANTH 430 Church and Culture 3
ANTH 460 Cross-Cultural Ethical and Ministry Issues 3
SOC 410 Global Issues 3
COMM 220 Intercultural Communication 3
LING 310 Introduction to Linguistics 3
Two upper division RELS courses 6
ANTH 495 Internship (required) 5-7
 
Track One: TESOL Certification 19
 
Track Two: An approved study abroad program 18
 
Track Three: Two (2) years of foreign language 20

Minor in Global Studies
Prerequisites from the General Education Core for all Global Studies Minors:
ANTH 210 Cultural Anthropology
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology
Global Studies Minor 15
Upper level RELS course 3
ANTH 460 Cross-Cultural Ethical and Ministry Issues 3
SOC 410 Global Issues 3
LING 310 Introduction to Linguistics 3
COMM 220 Intercultural Communications 3
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