Bachelor of Religion in Hindu Studies
☀ Totally Unique Program = only available at Missional University
CLASS TYPE
100% Online with offline experiences
NEXT START
Aug; Oct; Jan, Mar; May
A Career in Navigating Cultural Difference
Is this Your Mission?
Immigration Advisor, Immigration Caseworker, Immigration Consultant, Immigration Coordinator, Immigration Counselor, Immigration Specialist, Immigrant Rights Organizer, Immigration Services Manager, Immigration Services and Education Organizer, Refugee Foster Care Case Manager, Refugee Ministry Coordinator, Refugee Rescue Coordinator, Refugee Resettlement Case Manager, Refugee Services Case Manager, Refugee Support Caseworker, Refugee Worker
Degree Program Highlights
The Bachelor of Intercultural Studies in Diaspora Studies program is a humanities-based interdisciplinary, degree program.
The program provides students with the tools to study, encounter, and engage with immigrants, internationals, and refugees across the globe.
Transnational migration is becoming a day to day phenomenon across cultures. According to data from the Migration Policy Institute (2016), the net migration to the United States between 2010 and 2015 was about 5 million. Recent events in Western Asia and Europe illustrate the plight of millions of displaced people.
Diaspora Sudies enable students to examine both natural and man-made causes of population migration at various levels. It also examines processes as well as the challenges people face as they try to adjust to the new destinations. Knowledge of the diverse nature of population movements together with intercultural skills in engaging internationals, immigrants, and refugees opens doors for missional and career opportunities.
Optional Concentration Requirements: 12 Credit Hours
Students enrolled in the BIS in Diaspora Studies degree program may select a concentration that will be applied towards the fulfillment of the Diaspora Studies elective requirements. Concentrations enable students to gain knowledge and competencies in a specific area of study correlated with Diaspora Studies.
- Immigrant Social Services
- Immigration Legal Services
- TESOL Studies
- Interpreting Services (Bilingual Only)
- Intercultural Communication
- International Development
- Reconciliation Studies
- Anthropology Studies
- Community Health Education
- Community Nutrition Education
- Digital Journalism
- Visual Journalism
- Extended Internship, Mentorship & Project
- Extended Research & Bachelor's Thesis
Diaspora Studies Online Program Format and Information
- Diaspora Studies prepares for Careers in Navigating Cultural Difference
- This program falls under The Missional College
- Download and review the Program Plan Summary Sheet
- Consult an Admissions Counselor for information regarding the Diaspora Studies Two Plus Two Bachelor program or Bachelor Degree Program.
Sample Faith-based & Non-Profit Employers:
- Bethany Christian Services
- Brazos InterFaith Immigration Network
- Catholic Charities
- Church World Service
- East-West Ministries International
- Exodus World Service
- International Association for Refugees
- Iranian Christians International
- Jewish Family & Children Services
- One America with Justice for All
- Nations Ministry Center
- Pioneers
- Refugees International
- Refugee Services of Texas
- Samaritan's Purse
- Trans World Radio
- Women United Around the Globe
- World Relief
- World Vision
Major Popular US Cities for Immigration Specialists
- Houston, TX
- Irvine, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Raleigh, NC;
- Saint Louis, MO
- San Jose, CA
- Washington, DC
Major International Cities for Immigration Specialists
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Athens, Greece
- Berlin, Germany
- London, United Kingdom
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Vienna, Austria
Admission to the Bachelor program requires one of the following:
Two Plus Two Bachelor Program
Enroll in the prerequisite Associate degree program which seamlessly enters you into the Bachelor program.
Bachelor Degree Completion Program
Applicants must provide an official college transcript showing either a completed Associates degree program or a minimum of 45 credit hours of undergraduate courses taken at a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. The student must have completed all of the general education requirements at Missional University in order to be admitted into any Bachelor completion program.