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Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry: Cross-Cultural Ministry
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 25,990 / per year *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Do you have a heart for ministry and a passion for working with people from a variety of backgrounds? Do you want to participate in missions work here in the United States? SBU's Cross-Cultural Ministry concentration within the Christian Ministry degree will equip you with training in discipleship, evangelism, and ministry.
Put your learning into action through apprenticeships, volunteering at local churches, and participating in student service activities such as the Center for Global Connections projects.
This degree also is an option for students interested in the Intercultural Studies degree who are unable to complete that program's semester abroad requirement.
The SBU Advantage
- Earn degree credit through participating in domestic and international missions projects with the SBU Center for Global Connections.
- Many local churches provide volunteer and internship opportunities for you to gain ministry experience while pursuing your degree.
- Each year, more churches seek to hire our graduates than the number of students in our program, creating great job placement opportunities.
Curriculum
Freshman
Fall Semester
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- SPF 2032 Spiritual Formation for Ministry 2
- MAT 1243 Algebraic Reasoning and Modeling 3
- PSY 1013 General Psychology 3
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
- ICS 2911 Cross-Cultural Service Project 1
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
- UNI 1121 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1
Total hours 15
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- BIB 2093 Methods of Biblical Interpretation 3
- CHR 3023 Introduction to Preaching or
- CED 2033 Principles of Teaching in the Church 3
- HIS 2213/2223 U.S. History I or II 3
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science 4
- ICS 2013 Anthropology for Cross-Cultural Service 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- COM 1103 Foundations of Speech Communication 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- CHR 3073 Disciple-making/Evangelism 3
- ICS 3033 Introduction to Missions 3
- ICS 2911 Cross-Cultural Service Project 1
- THE 3113 Christian Doctrine 3
Total hours 16
Junior
Fall Semester
- ICS 3023 Cross-Cultural Life & Service 3
- THE 3773 Christian Heritage 3
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
Total hours 18
Spring Semester
- ICS 4313 World Religions 3
- ICS 4023 Indigenous Christian Comm or 3
- ICS 4123 Urban Ministries 3
- THE 3023 Baptist Heritage 3
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
Total hours 17
Senior
Fall Semester
- Upper-level Bible elective 3
- Foreign language 3-4
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
Total hours 15-16
Spring Semester
- COM 3033 Cross-Cultural Communication 3
- Foreign language 3-4
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
- Elective 3
Total hours 15-16
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are equipped to immediately enter cross-cultural ministry careers including:
- Missions service with International Mission Board and other organizations
- Staff roles in local churches
- Nonprofit organization leaders
Graduate schools
Some Christian ministry graduates pursue further study at graduate schools or seminaries. Recent alumni have continued their studies at:
- SBU's own Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Scholarships and Funding
While earning your cross-cultural ministry degree, you will be eligible for the Church Related Vocation (CRV) scholarship, which is currently valued at $2,000 per year. To maintain this scholarship, you must be enrolled in a ministry-related degree program, submit the necessary application and references, participate in SBU's in-service training program and complete any other requirements.
Several privately funded scholarships are also available by application to students preparing for service in missions and evangelism.
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