Cross-Cultural Studies, B.A.

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Cross-Cultural Studies majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements  as set out in the General Education Program .

• Global Studies Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Cross-Cultural Studies majors select CCS 3503 - World Religions  as their Global Studies Elective.
• Social Science Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Cross-Cultural Studies majors select PHL 1103 - Foundations of Social Science  as their Social Science Elective.

Required Core Courses for School of Ministry Majors - 30 Credit Hours

• BIB 2003 - Foundations for Christian Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation 3 Credit Hour(s)
• BIB 2053 - Evangelism & Apologetics 3 Credit Hour(s)
• CCS 3003 - Calling, Character, and Adjustment 3 Credit Hour(s)
• BIB 3003 - Interpreting the Bible 3 Credit Hour(s)
• BIB 3073 - Exploring the Old Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
• BIB 3083 - Exploring the New Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
• CCS 3063 - History and Theology of Missions 3 Credit Hour(s)
• BIB 4033 - Systematic Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
• CSM 4043 - Church in Society 3 Credit Hour(s)

Required Cross-Cultural Studies Courses - 15 Credit Hours

• CCS 3013 - Cultural Competence and Ethnography 3 Credit Hour(s)
• CCS 3503 - World Religions 3 Credit Hour(s) *
• CCS 4003 - Strategic Analysis and Social Change 3 Credit Hour(s)
• CCS 4023 - Urban Justice Issues 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MLS 4713 - Practicum in Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)

Cross-Cultural Studies Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

(Select any additional two CCS courses)

Note:

CCS majors seeking early graduate admission to PBA’s Master of Divinity Program:

• Do not need to complete CCS 4003 or MLS 4713. 
• Only need to complete only 3 of the 6 credit hours of Cross-Cultural Studies Elective Courses listed in the major. 

Any students pursuing early graduate admission to PBA’s Master of Divinity Program who wish to complete their BA in addition to the M.Div. degree will use 30 graduate hours toward their undergraduate degree, and they must meet all specific degree requirements outlined in the undergraduate catalog.

Sample Degree Plan

Cross-Cultural Studies Degree Plan