Intercultural Studies Minor
The Intercultural Studies Minor is designed for those students interested in cross-cultural ministry but who will utilize skills from another discipline such as business, music or education.
| Kairos: God, the Church and the World (ICS103) | 3 units |
| Cultural Anthropology (ICS202) | 3 |
| Acts (NT210) | 3 |
| Partnership Development and Management (ICS333) | 3 |
| Intercultural Communication (ICS310) | 3 |
| Establishing Faith Communities (ICS401) | 3 |
| Issues in Intercultural Life and Work (ICS403) | 3 |
| Total for Intercultural Studies Minor: | 21 units |
Intercultural Studies Certificate:
The Intercultural Studies Certificate is designed for people who are serving on missions committees, working as tentmakers or functioning cross-culturally in a volunteer capacity. It is suited for those persons who already have a college degree but desire formal training in Intercultural Studies.
WJU Intercultural Studies certificate recipients will demonstrate:
- A clear understanding of the biblical and theological bases for missions.
- A vision and burden for God's work in today's world.
- An understanding of cross-cultural ministry theory and methodology.
- Development of cross-cultural ministry skills, especially the ability to make the gospel and one's ministry relevant to local contexts.
- An appreciation for diverse cultures and the sensitive issues involved in cross-cultural communication.
- Self-awareness concerning one's adjustment to diverse cultures.
Required Courses:
| Contemporary Discipleship (LDRS152a, 152b) | 5 units |
| Kairos: God, the Church and the World (ICS103) | 3 |
| Cultural Anthropology (ICS202) | 3 |
| Sociology (SOC201) | 3 |
| World Religions (ICS320) | 3 |
| Serving in Urban Contexts (ICS341) | 3 |
| Establishing Faith Communities (ICS401) | 3 |
| Issues in Intercultural Life & Work (ICS403) | 3 |
| Acts (NT210) | 3 |
| Hermeneutics (BIBL349) | 3 |
| Total units for Intercultural Studies Certificate: | 32 units |
