Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Former names | School of Intercultural Studies |
|---|---|
| Established | 1983 |
| President | Dr. Barry Corey |
| Dean | Dr. Bulus Galadima |
Academic staff | 19 |
| Students | 354 (F 2017) |
| Location | , , |
| Website | http://cook.biola.edu |
Biola University Cook School of Intercultural Studies is a nondenominational, private graduate school for intercultural studies located near Los Angeles, California. It is one of Biola University’s six graduate schools.
The school offers several degrees pertinent to missions, including a degree in ICS and Anthropology, a Certificate in TESOL, a MA in ICS, a MA or Certificate in TESOL and Applied Linguistics, a Doctor of Missiology and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Intercultural Education.
History[edit]
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies was officially founded as a separate school on Biola’s campus in 1983 under the leadership of Dr. Marvin K. Mayers and Biola’s fourth president, Dr. Clyde Cook, but has roots in Hunan, China leading back to 1916.
After Biola was founded in 1908 in Los Angeles, Biola leadership founded the Hunan Bible Institute in China in 1916. Civil unrest, wars, and strife raged in China throughout the years of the Hunan Bible Institute’s ministry, and in 1937, when Japan invaded China, the institute’s building were under threat from constant bombings.
Biola began to consider whether or not they should continue their work in China, or withdraw for their own safety. Biola chose to remain, and in 1937, the Hunan Bible Institute graduated its first class since the Japanese invasion. However, it was not long until the Communists placed tight restraints on missionaries, and in 1952, the buildings of the Hunan Institute were confiscated and closed down.
In 1968, Biola’s Missions Department was reconstructed to offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science/Missions. In 1978, Biola began to offer a bachelor of arts program in intercultural studies, which remains in existence to this day.
In 1979, the People’s Republic of China began compensating Biola for its confiscated properties. This repayment provided Biola with the financial support to launch Biola’s School of Intercultural Studies (SICS) in 1983.
Less than ten years later under the leadership of Dr. Herbert Purnell, William Carey International University’s TESOL and Applied Linguistics program moved to Biola to be housed in the SICS. In 1997, SICS added its Ph.D. degree in Intercultural Education.
In 2000, the School of Intercultural Studies opened an extension center in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. The extension center offers enter classes to missionaries in two degree programs: the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies and the Doctor of Missiology. Students of this extension center come from across Asia, including China.
In 2009, in honor of the legacy and service of Clyde and Anna Belle Cook, Biola renamed the School of Intercultural Studies as “Cook School of Intercultural Studies.” It also marked the Silver Anniversary of the school.[1]
Throughout its immense growth, CICS continues to equip students to communicate, live and work successfully in culturally diverse societies so that they can more effectively impact the world for Jesus Christ.[2]
Mission[edit]
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies was founded to further the biblical call of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20. The school's mission is to equip students to communicate, live and work effectively in culturally diverse contexts to make disciples of all peoples and impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.[3]
Faculty and Leadership[edit]
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies currently has 19 faculty members and and eight faculty emeriti.[4] Faculty specialize in linguistics and TESOL, anthropology, missions and intercultural studies, and doctoral studies. Faculty members have experience in international Christian ministry work.
Dr. Bulus Galadima is Cook's current dean, serving since July 15, 2014.[5]
Accreditation[edit]
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies, including its Chiang Mai location, is included in Biola University’s accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Biola University has been accredited by WASC since 1961.[6]
Academics[edit]
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies offers programs ranging from certificate to doctoral programs. Graduate classes are offered in a variety of forms, including online, semester or summer 7-10 day modules, or at one of the extension campuses in Asia or Europe.
Degrees Offered[edit]
- Applied Linguistics & TESOL
- M.A. in Applied Linguistics
- M.A. in Linguistics and Biblical Languages
- M.A. in TESOL
- M.A. in TESOL (Online)
- Certificate in TESOL
- Certificate in Linguistics
- Missions and Intercultural Studies
- M.A. in Intercultural Studies
- M.A. in Missions
- Anthropology
- M.A. in Anthropology
- Doctoral Programs
- Ph.D. in Intercultural Education
- Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies
- Doctor of Missiology[7]
Lecture Sites[edit]
- La Mirada, California
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland[8]
Distance Education[edit]
- Field Education Courses
- Modular Courses
- M.A. in TESOL (Online)[9]
Publications[edit]
- The Great Commision Research Journal: An academic journal published by Cook, in cooperation with the Great Commission Research Network, is devoted to research and scholarly thinking on church growth.[10]
- The International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching: The official journal of the Christian English Language Educators Association (CELEA) publishes articles and reviews related to English Language Teaching (ELT) with a perspective of particular interest to Christians, and specifically Christian English language educators. The journal is supported by the Department of Applied Linguistics and TESOL at Biola University.[11]
Location[edit]
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies is located on Biola University’s campus in La Mirada, California, situated on the border of Los Angeles and Orange counties.[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ Bartlo, Jenna (2009-03-18). "Cook School of Intercultural Studies Naming Ceremony". La Mirada. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
- ↑ "History". Biola University. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
- ↑ "Mission". Biola University. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
- ↑ "Faculty". Biola University. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
- ↑ "Biola Hires New Dean for Cook School of Intercultural Studies". La Mirada. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ↑ "Biola University". WASC Senior College and University Commission. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ↑ "Degrees". Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ↑ "Global Learning Centers". Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ↑ "Distance Education". Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ↑ Bartlo, Jenna (2009-12-10). "Cook School of Intercultural Studies Announces New Academic Journal". La Mirada. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ↑ Magee, Molly (2014-04-17). "New Journal Features Research on English Learning from Christian Perspective". La Mirada. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ↑ "Location". Biola University. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
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