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L O B A L
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D I S C I P L I N A R Y M A J O R
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Overview
The Global Business Development (GBD) major prepares students to effectively serve in international and cross-
cultural ministry, marketplace, or mission opportunities.
Objectives
The GBD major equips students to:
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Know what the Bible teaches regarding God’s mission to reach the nations through the Church.
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Demonstrate skills in interpreting culture.
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Experience living, working, and ministering effectively in global contexts.
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Demonstrate basic proficiency in essential business and organizational skills.
Completion Requirements
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See Appendix A for bachelor’s degree graduation requirements.
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Complete an approved short-term (minimum of six weeks) cross-cultural internship.
Course of Study
126
Degree Core Requirements
77
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah & History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry & Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3613
Acts [New Testament Exegetical Book Study]
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology 1: God, Christ, Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology 2: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
36
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
HIS 1210
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 1
3
HIS 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 2
3
MAT 2310
Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Intro to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
General Education Distribution
ICS 3110
Introduction to World Religions [Humanities/Fine Arts]
3
XXX xxxx
Natural /Information Science elective
(see Appendix A)
3
ICS 3140
Cultural Anthropology [Social/Behavioral Science]
3
Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning
11
CSL 0101
2nd Semester, First Year
0
CSL 0201
1st Semester, Second Year
0
CSL 0202
2nd Semester, Second Year
0
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
MSD 1120
Evangelism and Discipleship
3
MSD 2230
Communicating God’s Word
3
SOC 1112
CIU 101
2
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