Bachelor of Theology:
Intercultural Studies
The Bachelor of Theology (BTh) is designed to form character and develop skills in women and men
called by God, enabling them to serve as reflective practitioners in the church of Jesus Christ. The
degree is distinguished by an emphasis on serious biblical study through a sustained encounter with the
text in an original language.
In keeping with the University College mission and in support of its educational philosophy, this track is
designed to enable the student with knowledge and competencies essential for effective leadership and
ministry in a variety of pastoral positions.
Program Planning Guide
This program planning guide is designed to help you plan your degree program. When you have met a
requirement, place a check mark beside it. When all of the requirements are checked, you should be
eligible for graduation.
Please remember that this is only a guide—the Academic Calendar is the final authority on academic
questions, including academic policies and program requirements. Students are responsible for the
accuracy of their own programs. This is not a graduation check or an application for graduation.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of 120 credits
Completion of degree requirements
Up to 60 credits may be transferred from another institution for a four-year degree
The final 30 credits must normally be taken at Ambrose
A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 is required to graduate, with a GPA of at least
2.0 in all Christian Studies (REL) and Professional Studies (PST) courses.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Christian Studies (REL) (39 credits):
REL 111
Introduction to Christian Spirituality
REL 120
The Old Testament and Its Interpretation
REL 121
The New Testament and Its Interpretation
REL 260
Theology I
REL 261
Theology II
REL 310
Practical Theology
REL 315
Hermeneutics
REL 370
Theology & Practice of Worship
Bachelor of Theology Intercultural Studies (2009)
3 credits in denomination or tradition
3 credits in NT or OT book study at the senior level
3 Theology credits at the senior level
6 senior Religion credits at the senior level
Professional Studies (PST) (18 credits):
PST 161
Introduction to Missions & Evangelism
PST 260
Mission and the Church OR
PST 261 Missional Encounters
PST 365
Introduction to Urban Ministry
ICS 204
Team Dynamics (OnSite)
ICS 310
Cross-Cultural Leadership
3 credits in Professional Studies at the senior level
Field Education (FE) (18 credits):
FE 100
The Spiritual Life, Calling, and Professional Practice
FE 200
Practicum & Reflection I
FE 201
Practicum & Reflection II
FE 360a/b
Intercultural Ministries Internship (6 credits)
FE 400
Transition in Ministry
General Studies (39 credits):
Communications (3 credits)
COM 100
Public Speaking
English (EN) (3 credits)
EN 110
Effective Writing
History (HI) (3 credits)
Hi 262
History of Christian Missions
Bachelor of Theology Intercultural Studies (2009)
Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credits)
IND 110
Cultural Perspectives
Language—Ancient (12 credits)
GR 100 New Testament Greek I OR HEB 100 Biblical Hebrew I
GR 101 New Testament Greek II OR HEB 101 Biblical Hebrew II
6 credits in Hebrew or Greek
Intercultural Studies (15 credits)
ICS 100
OnSite Language I
ICS 201
OnSite Language II
ICS 202
Cultural Anthropology
ICS 205
Intercultural Communication
ICS 301
OnSite History and Culture
Open Electives (6 credits):
(Please see page 23 of the Academic Calendar)
Bachelor of Theology Intercultural Studies (2009)