The Intercultural Studies program prepares students for work and ministry in cross-cultural contexts either in the United States or abroad. The curriculum also provides adequate preparation for those desiring to attend graduate seminary before entering their field of service. Beyond a core of missions theory and content courses, today’s Intercultural Studies students need usable skills that fit either traditional missionary roles (e.g. evangelism, youth ministry, Christian education or church planting) or nontraditional cross-cultural roles (e.g. business, TESOL, community development, education, counseling, music or primary health care). The Intercultural Studies curriculum is designed with flexibility for students to choose either of these approaches to cross-cultural ministry. WJU Intercultural Studies graduates will demonstrate:
| 1. | A clear understanding of the biblical and theological bases for missions. |
| 2. | A vision and burden for God’s work in today’s world. |
| 3. | An understanding of cross-cultural ministry theory and methodology. |
| 4. | Development of cross-cultural ministry skills, especially the ability to make the gospel and one’s ministry relevant to local contexts. |
| 5. | An appreciation for diverse cultures and the sensitive issues involved in cross-cultural communication. |
| 6. | Self-awareness concerning one’s adjustment to diverse cultures. |
| 7. | Skill in an area of concentration. |
Foundational Studies
| General Education | 48 units |
| Bible and Theology | 32 units |
| Free Electives | 12 units |
ICS minors are encouraged to take these courses in their general education program. If these courses are not taken in the general education curriculum, they must be taken within the major electives:
| Cultural Anthropology (ICS202) | 3 |
| Sociology (SOC201) | 3 |
The following courses are part of the requirements for this major and are recommended as part of a student’s Bible or free elective choices.
| Acts | 3 |
| Third World Theology | 3 |
Intercultural Studies Major
| Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (ICS103) | 3 |
| World Religions (ICS320) | 3 |
| Urban Ministry (ICS341) | 3 |
| Introduction to Church Planting (ICS401) | 3 |
| Missiology (ICS403) | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning (ICS350) | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural and Urban Ministry Seminar (ICS492) | 3 |
| Internship(s) | 3 |
| Electives chosen below | 12 |
| Tota Units for Intercultural Studies Major | 36 |
| Total Units for Program | 128 |
Students are encouraged to develop an area of concentration from the following:
| Bible & Theology | World Culture and History |
| Christian Education | Cross-Cultural Healthcare |
| Development | Church Planting |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Pastoral Studies and Counseling Bible Translation |
| Area Studies |
