Bachelor of Arts Degree
Program Overview
Through understanding and valuing the past, students develop a deeper understanding of their place in today's society. Analysis of the whys of the past suggest actions that may be expected to produce positive changes in contemporary institutions and society.
The international community development major is an interdisciplinary degree program in practical missions. ICD majors develop the basic skills of needs assessment, problem solving, training and leadership as well as the ability to address spiritual as well as educational, economic, medical and physical needs. Students learn how to effectively communicate the truth of Christianity within a culture of competing worldviews. Students in this major apply the practical knowledge acquired in a capstone project and seminar presentation.
Student Societies, Clubs and Extracurricular opportunities
Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL)
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"All my life I have wanted to be a missionary that reaches places in the world that have never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ! ICD is practical training that teaches you what third world poverty is, then show you ways to help end it. We learn to teach people how to fish instead of giving them the fish. What I am learning will be extremely valuable in my future career of missions."
Student: Jordan
Major: International Community Development
Hometown: B'ville, NY
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Equips all majors with the knowledge and experience to work within government and includes a five-day competition at the Oklahoma state capitol.
Model United Nations (MUN)
A mock United Nations assembly attended each year by ORU students as representatives of different nations. Diplomatic and research skills are highlighted.
Leadership Conference
Held each January in Washington D.C.
Oklahoma Scholar Leadership Enrichment Program (OSLEP)
Provides academic seminars in Oklahoma's capital city throughout the year.
Phi Alpha Theta
Honor Society for history and social studies education majors with honors standing.
College Republicans
A club for students interested in involvement in the Republican political party.
Young Democrats
A club for students interested in involvement in the Democrat political party.
International Community Development Club
Links students to the community through informational and influential avenues of missionary speakers, videos, outreaches and experience trips.
Outcomes
A major in ICD is preparation to work in a helping capacity-through:
- churches
- ministries
- mission agencies
- nonprofit organizations
- relief organizations
- international schools
- government agencies
- other endeavors in the United States and abroad
What do you have to look forward to?
Go on mission trips specifically designed for international development....experience Model United Nations...combine academic knowledge with hands-on-experience helping people ...benefit from one-on-one experiences with professors.
Course Offerings
- Principles of Economics
- Christian Worldview
- Internship in International Studies
- Foundations of ICD
- Political Science Research Methods
- Public Policy Analysis
- Problems in ICD
- Seminar in ICD
- Introduction to Christian Missions
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Administration of Nonprofit Organizations
- Comparative Government
- International Relations
- Christian Faith/Government: Theory
- American Foreign Policy
- International Political Economy
- Readings in Government
- Model United Nations Internship
Contact
Phone: 918.495.6063
