The International Studies major will provide you a strong framework for experiencing and examining international cultures in respectful and insightful ways.

The International Studies major's mission is to attract and develop an exceptional group of world learners through a combination of individualized mentoring, multidisciplinary course work, intercultural fieldwork, and opportunities for compassionate action. The aim is to equip you with the global knowledge, intercultural grace, practical learning skills, and moral courage to succeed in vocations dedicated to promoting God's truth and justice in the world.

The International Studies major includes core courses from the fields of anthropology, communications, economics, history, sociology, and theology. The four-semester modern language requirement will strengthen your cultural engagement while preparing you for international study. Furthermore, the major offers you the opportunity to select an emphasis in line with your interests, strengths, and vocational goals:

Global Literature and Arts
International Development
International Relations
Missiology