International Community Development, BS

Overview

The International Community Development (ICD) major prepares students to effectively serve in international and crosscultural ministry, marketplace, or mission opportunities.

Objectives

The ICD major equips students to:

Know what the Bible teaches regarding God’s mission to reach the nations through the Church.
Demonstrate skills in interpreting culture.
Experience living, working, and ministering effectively in global contexts.
Understand the basic principles and practices of international community development via introductory-level training at the HEART (hunger, education, and resource training) Village in Lake Wales, Florida.

Completion Requirements

See Undergraduate Core for graduation requirements.
Complete an approved short-term (minimum of six weeks) cross-cultural internship.

Course of Study (120)

Degree Core (54-55)

Math (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Philosophy Majors must select PHI 2610, Business Administration - MAT 1110, Educational Studies - MAT 1110, Psychology and Health Sciences - MAT 2100, Teacher Education - MAT 1110
MAT 1110 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MAT 2100 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
PHI 2610 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3

Culture and Arts (3) - Choose one of the following:

Humanities Majors must select MUS 2110
ART 2110 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 2110 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3

History (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Business Administration and Teacher Education - HIS 1110
HIS 1110 - Introduction to World History Credits: 3
HIS 2310 - United States History and Government Credits: 3
HIS 2400 - Ancient Rome: Empire of Civilizations Credits: 3

Science (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Teacher Education - BIO 2113; Health Sciences - BIO 2210 and BIO 2111
BIO 1100 - Introduction to Human Biology Credits: 3
BIO 2113 - Introduction to Biology Credits: 3
CHY 1100 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry Credits: 3
NTR 2110 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
PHE 2120 - Health Science & Personal Wellness Credits: 3

Leadership Development and Spiritual Formation (6)

CSL 0101 - Christian Service Learning I Credits: 0
CSL 0201 - Christian Service Learning II Credits: 0
CSL 0202 - Christian Service Learning III Credits: 0
ICS 1210 - Discovering the Mission of God Credits: 3
MSD 1110 - Encountering Spiritual Formation Credits: 3

International Community Development (48)

Intercultural Studies Core (18)

ICS 3140 - Introduction to Cultures and Worldviews Credits: 3
ICS 3300 - Biblical Theology of Mission Credits: 3
ICS 4110 - Intercultural Internship Preparations Credits: 0
ICS 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Intercultural Studies Credits: 1 (Taken in 1 credit hour increments for a total of 3 credit hours)
ICS 4720 - Contemporary Issues in Missions Credits: 3
ICS 4930 - Intercultural Internship Credits: 3
MSD 1210 - Foundations for Calling and Work Credits: 3

International Community Development Core (12)

BUS 3800 - International Business Practices Credits: 3
ENG 3810 - Professional Writing Credits: 3
ICD 1100 - Introduction to International Community Development Credits: 3
ICS 3410 - Business in the Mission of God Credits: 3

Concentration (18)

Hunger Education and Resource Training

*Courses are taken at the HEART Village in Lake Wales, Florida.

ICD 2310 - Appropriate Technologies Credits: 3 *
ICD 2320 - Small Animal Husbandry Credits: 3 *
ICD 2330 - Sustainable Agriculture Credits: 3 *
ICD 3310 - Primary Health and Nutrition Heart Village Credits: 3 *
ICD 3900 - Semester Practicum Heart Inst. Credits: 3 *
ICD 4110 - Cross-Cultural Communication in Communiy Development Credits: 3 *

Open Electives (18)

Students are encouraged to pursue a minor.