Intercultural Studies & Missions Minor
God’s people are working in countries all over the world, seeking to spread the Gospel by meeting people’s physical and spiritual needs. Learn about the history and present state of global Christian missions with an Intercultural Studies & Missions minor.
Students with this minor study world mission strategy, cultural anthropology, history of church missions, and Eastern and Western religions. The Intercultural Studies & Missions minor requires students to complete cross-cultural experiences on J-Term trips, spring break missions, or other service-focused trips.
Intercultural Studies & Missions will encourage you to broaden your perspective on where and how you serve, and the program pairs well with International Studies, Public Relations, or Christian Ministries majors.
Intercultural Studies & Missions Curriculum & Degree Options
Contact the Intercultural Studies & Missions Program
Jenny Collins, Associate Professor of Missions & Biblical Studies
765-998-4542
jncollins@taylor.edu
Dr. Greg MaGee, Department Chair of Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries & Philosophy
765-998-5574
grmagee@taylor.edu
Joy Brainer, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries & Philosophy Program Assistant
765-998-5148
jybrainer@taylor.edu
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Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries & Philosophy Department
While all Taylor students take biblical courses, students who want to dive further into God’s Word or pursue further studies in seminary or a career in ministry will be welcomed into the Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries & Philosophy department (BSCP).
In this department, you will examine your understanding of faith with the help of caring faculty, who will serve as scholars, mentors, and teachers and push you to think through critical issues, question why you believe what you believe, and commit to a greater pursuit of your personal faith. Taylor’s BSCP program will build a strong foundation of biblical truth and knowledge that could strengthen the spiritual health of any student.
Our Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries & Philosophy faculty introduce plenty of development opportunities to our majors. Faculty often invite students to attend conferences and meetings with national ministry organizations to expand their horizons, discover ministry trends, and introduce them to ministry leaders.
Students are encouraged to join on-campus and local ministries, from campus chapel bands to church youth groups to county-wide food drives. Some students also put their critical thinking skills to the test with our nationally-ranked Ethics Bowl team—the Taylor chapter of a national intercollegiate program where students from different schools debate ethical topics.
Biblical- and ministry-focused study abroad opportunities are open to all Taylor students. Walk in the footsteps of the apostle Paul and study the New Testament while exploring Greece, or visit the birthplace and several ministry locations of Jesus during a trip to Jerusalem. Other opportunities include semester-long, J-term, or Spring Break trips to learn about the Word of God and evangelize across diverse cultures.
In our Bible and Ministry programs, our faculty help you develop practical thinking, critique, and discernment skills as you strengthen your faith and love for truth and wisdom. The professors are committed to a high view of Scripture and dedicated to providing an eye-opening Christian education, whether in major or general education courses. They are actively seeking out ministry and theological developments, and many are also at the forefront of these developments, researching and publishing book—such as textbooks, faith-building books, and in-depth scholarly reference books—and articles in publications like Tyndale Bulletin, Philosophia Christi, and Christianity Today.
Students from any major can take Greek or Hebrew classes to meet the Bachelor of Arts foreign language requirement. Taking two years of either language almost always counts toward at least one year of the language for a seminary program.
As Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries & Philosophy students have a 99% placement rate coming out of Taylor, you can graduate with confidence that your liberal arts education will stand out to future employers.
Greg MaGee
Chair of the Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries & Philosophy Department & Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Joy Brainer
Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries & Philosophy Program Assistant
Phil Collins
Director of Scripture Engagement and Professor of Christian Ministries
