The mission of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies is to provide a framework for students to engage with the essential concepts and practices of two disciplines, while being exposed to central concepts and practices of interdisciplinary thinking and inquiry. Our goal is to develop Christian scholars who have a unique knowledge base and wide set of tools that extend beyond the lens of a single discipline. This will allow students and alumni to understand and critically analyze local, national and global issues, providing insight and developing innovative solutions.