Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor’s
12+
Electives
Tailor your courses to fit your future. From health science concentration to courses that examine the missionary examples of Jesus and Paul.
95%
Financial Assistance
95% of NGU students receive some form of financial assistance. In fact, our students graduate with less debt than the national average.
Member
Association For Interdisciplinary Studies
We stay on top of the lastest interdisciplinary study and research.

You were created with a purpose. Pursue your calling and open a world of opportunities through the Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

Why Choose
Interdisciplinary
Studies
?

Through the Interdisciplinary Studies degree, you will choose the disciplines that interest you and further develop your skills in those areas. Whether you plan on getting your dream job or pursuing graduate school upon finishing your degree, this program will develop you into a well-rounded individual who is prepared no matter what your future holds.

  • Graduate School Preparation: Many graduates of this program go on to continue their education at graduate schools, such as UCLA, Clemson, and Notre Dame Law School.
  • Practical Learning Experience: Through classes and seminars, each project and assignment are designed to challenge your thinking, while also deepening your faith.
  • Extracurricular Opportunities: Aside from the required courses, you are strongly encouraged to get involved in local opportunities in Greenville and beyond. Students have showcased their skills and talents around campus and in local vendors including bookstores, farms, art shows, on-campus poetry nights, and more.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Study what interests you through the Interdisciplinary Studies degree at NGU. This program is tailored with you in mind as you pursue the career God has called you to through the integration of faith and learning. Grow deeper in your faith as you study the subjects that pique your interest through our Christ-centered curriculum.

  • Purpose

    The purpose of the Interdisciplinary Studies program at NGU is to equip students with the skills they need to be successful in the career path they choose and to become transformational leaders for church and society.

Choose Your Trail.

With the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, select from the following corresponding concentrations to further hone your specific interest.

Alpha Iota Sigma Honor Society

We have a chapter of the Alpha Iota Sigma Honor Society for Interdisciplinary Studies students with a GPA of 3.3 or higher to socialize and support each other in their integration of disciplines and research for their final projects. Members work as leaders in creating Learning Communities around campus and in our outside communities.

NGU is a member of the Association for Interdisciplinary Studies, a professional organization focused on promoting the exchange of ideas among faculty and scholars in all disciplines from the arts to the sciences to further the integration of studies.

Sample Courses

Interdisciplinary Studies BA Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Composition and Rhetoric
  • Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World
  • Integrating a Biblical Worldview
  • Engaging the Arts through Film
Interdisciplinary Studies BA Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multicultural Literature
  • Oral Communication
  • British Literature
  • United States History
Interdisciplinary Studies BA Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Research Methods in Social Science
  • Interdisciplinary Studies Junior Seminar
  • Advanced Expository Writing
  • Foreign Language
Interdisciplinary Studies BA Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Primary concentration courses
  • Secondary concentration courses
  • Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar

Interdisciplinary Beside Experienced & Faithful Faculty

Patricia Jeannette Mercier, DMin
Department Chair, Interdisciplinary and General Studies
Gregory Bruce, PhD
Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies

Have Questions about the Program?

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Patricia Jeannette Mercier, DMin

Department Chair, Interdisciplinary and General Studies
864.663.0272 patricia.mercier@ngu.edu
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