International Studies Course Offerings
*Courses from other departments are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the International Studies major.
In addition to the general education courses required for graduation (approximately 56 hours), the bachelor of art in international studies requires the following courses to include:
| BIB 360 | Foundations of Christian Social Responsibility (3). Specific biblical teachings from both the Old and New Testaments are presented as the foundation for serving God in a world filled with social needs. |
| BIB 408 | Introduction to International Missions (3). The broad scope of international missions is presented by studying biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic aspects of the remaining task in today's world. (BIB 411 Transcultural Ministry (3) may substitute with the permission of the Biblical Studies Department.) |
| BUS 420 | International Business and Development (3). A survey of the operation of the firm in a global environment. Topics include global markets, international trade, foreign exchanges, trade policy, international politics, cross-cultural management, global strategic management, organizational design, and controlling (Honors). |
| FRE 201 – 202 (3-3). | * Prereq: FRE 101-102 or permission of instructor. This course provides a review of and expansion on the communicative skills introduced in FRE 101-102. Students are also given an introduction to French literature through selected readings. The course is conducted primarily in French. |
| GEO 301 | Introduction of Modern Geography (3). A one-semester course introducing the five foundational themes in contemporary geography – location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and regions. |
| IST 201 | Global Culture (3). Global culture through study of methodology, history, economic, political, social, religious, and intellectual ideas. Not accepted in place of SPA or FRE 101-102 or SPA or FRE 201-202. (Fall and spring) |
| IST 401 | Semester Abroad or Internship (12). Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Study abroad or international internship during junior or senior year. May include study abroad through council studies (COS) or other accredited academic institution, or semester abroad specific to student’s culture of interest. For international students or those with substantial international experience, a 12-hour cross culturally significant internship in a firm, organization, agency, or institution may be accepted. (Fall and spring) |
| IST 402 | Special Project (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing Reflects assimilation of knowledge from semester abroad, Christian worldview, and international studies curricula. (Fall and spring) |
| IST 450-451 | Internship (3-3). This course is designed to give the student practical experience in either conducting a specific research project or in a professional position within an approved private firm or public agency. This course is open only to students majoring in international studies. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required and approval by the supervising dean must be obtained, as well as letters of recommendation from two faculty members (one should be the internship supervisor). The course may be graded on a letter bases or on a pass or fail, at the request of the faculty supervisor and the student. |
| PHI 210 | Comparative Religious Philosophies (3). A study of the worldviews and practices of religions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. These are compared to and contrasted with the Christian faith. |
| PSC 212 | Foreign Policy of the United States (3). Examines the evolution of the United States foreign policy from 1776 to the present. Focuses on the bases for formulating policies, the processes for implementing them, and the consequences of those policies in American life. |
| PSC 316 | Contemporary Political Theory (3). A survey of the historical background and philosophical bases for the major political "isms" confronting the peoples of the world today. It focuses on communism, fascism, socialism, and capitalism. (PSC 311 Comparative Government (3) may substitute with the approval of the Political Science Department.) |
| SPA 201-202 (3-3) | * Prereq: SPA 101-102 or two years of Spanish in high school and the written permission of instructor. Intermediate Spanish continues the introduction to Spanish language and the culture of the Hispanic community. The course is designed to equip the student with the linguistic skills necessary fro verbal and written communication at the intermediate level of communicative competence. Comprehension skills are enhanced through the reading of selected portions from the world of Hispanic literature. A continued examination of the culture of the Hispanic community and potential areas of ministry in it are an integral part of this course. The course is conducted primarily in Spanish. |
*Intermediate level French OR Spanish is required of the IST major.
