Intercultural Studies
Church planters, evangelists, and Bible teachers are essential traditional job roles in intercultural ministry. In many areas of the world, you’ll need additional skills in order to serve through creative access strategies, humanitarian project administration, refugee ministries, and more. With cultural intelligence, you’ll be in the right place to to build relationships, share the gospel, and disciple people while also providing practical help in areas of great need.
Intercultural studies will help you deepen your understanding of Scripture and develop practical skills for leadership, relationship-building, and service across cultures. You’ll learn to think critically and compassionately in a global context and be ready to make a difference wherever God opens doors.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Intercultural Studies
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Intercultural Communication
Build the communication skills needed to thrive in diverse cultural settings. Explore verbal and nonverbal communication styles, cultural perception, conflict resolution, and how to build mutual understanding across cultures.
Cross-Cultural Internship
Apply your faith and learning in a real-world cross-cultural context. This internship offers hands-on ministry experience in an international setting, preparing you to engage other cultures with humility, compassion, and gospel-centered purpose.
Cultural Anthropology
Discover the richness of global cultures through the lens of modern anthropology and a biblical worldview. Examine worldviews, social dynamics, and cultural patterns while exploring how faith intersects with the study of humanity.
Missional Living
Discover your role in God’s global mission. This course explores biblical and historical foundations of mission, equipping you with outreach strategies, cross-cultural awareness, and a passion to make disciples and spread the gospel in everyday life.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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180
hours of real-world ministry experience through practicums and internships
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1
or more overseas cross-cultural ministry trips for every intercultural studies major
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100+
years of ministry experience among department faculty
There’s a deep need for compassionate, culturally aware leaders who can serve in global contexts. The intercultural studies degree will develop your skills in cultural engagement, language learning, and intercultural communication so you can share God’s love and the truth of His Word in practical, tangible ways.
Career Opportunities
Whether your career path leads to education, ministry, humanitarian work, or community leadership, you’ll be equipped to thoughtfully engage in cross-cultural contexts and reflect Christ’s love through roles like:
- Missionary
- Evangelist
- Disciple-maker
- Chaplain
- Church Planter
- Bible Teacher
- Non-profit leader
- Relief and development worker
- Sports ministry leader
Note: Individuals enrolled in this program may be required to pass a criminal background check in order to complete practicum requirements and to pursue professional licensure and career opportunities.
Featured Faculty
