Intercultural Studies

The Intercultural Studies (Missions) program exists to prepare professional persons (e.g., educators, businesspersons, diplomats, social workers) and professional missionaries for careers in cross-cultural ministry settings to advance the worldwide evangelistic task of the church. As the "global village" shrinks and the workplace becomes international and multi-national, it is more likely that Christians in a variety of technical and professional disciplines will spend part of their careers in a cross-cultural setting either in the US or abroad. The Intercultural Studies (missions) programs are designed to prepare men and women to do this effectively as skillful workers and as clear communicators of the gospel. The Intercultural Studies (Missions) programs combine studies in Bible, Pentecostal ministry, culture, and communication to equip students for the task of developing new generations of Spirit-empowered disciple-makers across cultural boundaries.

The Intercultural Studies (Missions) Program, which is interdisciplinary in both content and supervision, is tailored to the needs of individual students. Students seeking a major, concentration, or minor in the program must consult an advisor to review required core courses and choose an appropriate set of elective courses called "program electives." (Appropriate elective courses prepare the student for either short-term or career missions.) Students may select program electives from a pre-approved list of courses or suggest other selections from the University course offerings.