Bachelor of
Intercultural Studies
B. ICS
The undergraduate program at USWA is composed of departments in Theology, Cultural Studies, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, and Christian Management, providing foundational learning and competencies for progression to higher-level semesters.
Study Period
2 - 4 Years
Graduation Credits
120 Credits
Core Subjects
60 Credits
General Studies
30 Credits
Elective Studies
12 Credits
Type
Code
Course Name
Credits
General
Education
Courses
Education can be tailored to suit the characteristics of each region
English
Missionary Language
Native language
Christian ethics
National History
Gym
Christian History
Science Basics
Artificial Intelligence Basics
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Social ethics
3
Introduction to Missionary Studies
3
Understanding the Bible
3
Understanding the culture of the mission field
3
Christian Cultural Anthropology
3
Missionary Communication
3
Theology Courses
Introduction to Theology
Creationism, Anthropology
Soteriology
Ecclesiology
Overview of the Old Testament
Overview of the New Testament
3
3
3
3
3
3
Old Testament Theology
3
Required
Major Courses
New Testament Theology
Mission strategy and church planting
Foundations of Counseling Psychology
The history of missions and modern applications
Missional Apologetics
Mission field investigation and field research methodology
World Culture and Religion 1
World Culture and Religion 2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
The principle of multicultural communication
3
Non-Western Culture and Theology
3
Spiritual training and pastoral care
3
Building churches and communities in the mission field
3
Elective
Major Courses
Completion of 30 Elective credits required for graduation
Missionary Internship 1
Missionary Internship 2
Sustainable development in the mission field
Business Mission
Bible Interpretation and Preaching
Linguistics and Translation Studies
Hebrew Basics
Greek Basics
Missionary Comprehensive Seminar
Principles of multicultural communication
Ethics and Problem Solving in the Mission Field
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Cross-cultural adaptation and shock management
Biblical Counseling and Cross-Cultural Ministry
3
3
Theology and Culture
Mission and Ethics
3
3
Biblical Worldview
3
Cross-cultural leadership training
3
Regional Studies 1
3
Regional Studies 2
3
Regional Studies 3
3
Regional Studies 4
3
Social and Economic Challenges to Missions
3
Christian Education and Training
3
Modern Heresy and the Apologetics of the Faith
3
Academic Writing and Research Methods
3