School of Christian Intercultural Studies
Degree in Christian Intercultural Studies (30 credits)
This 10-course program equips students to understand, engage, and minister effectively across cultures. It integrates biblical principles, intercultural theories, and practical skills to promote cross-cultural communication, mission work, and cultural sensitivity in ministry contexts. Each course is 10 weeks long with reading assignments, practical applications, and a final project.
Courses
CIS001: Foundations of Intercultural Studies (3 credits)
Introduce core principles of intercultural studies from a biblical perspective. Write a research paper on a biblical model for intercultural ministry.
CIS002: Cross-Cultural Communication (3 credits)
Explore verbal and non-verbal communication across cultures. Create a training manual on effective cross-cultural communication for missionaries.
CIS003: World Religions and Christian Witness (3 credits)
Study major world religions and develop gospel engagement strategies. Create an evangelism plan tailored for a specific religious context.
CIS004: Cultural Anthropology for Ministry (3 credits)
Apply anthropological principles to enhance ministry. Create an ethnographic report on a culture relevant to your ministry.
CIS005: Contextualization in Mission (3 credits)
Study contextualization strategies for gospel relevance in diverse settings. Design a church planting strategy for a cross-cultural mission.
CIS006: Intercultural Leadership and Teamwork (3 credits)
Develop skills for leading multicultural teams in ministry. Create a leadership guide for effective teamwork in intercultural settings.
CIS007: Migration, Diaspora, and Mission (3 credits)
Explore the impact of migration on missions and ministry. Develop a ministry strategy for a migrant or refugee community.
CIS008: Social Justice and the Gospel (3 credits)
Examine the relationship between the gospel and social justice. Design a justice-based mission project for intercultural engagement.
CIS009: Short-Term Missions and Sustainable Impact (3 credits)
Organize short-term mission trips that promote lasting impact. Create a post-mission strategy for sustainable ministry.
CIS010: Capstone Project and Internship (3 credits)
Complete a 10-week internship in cross-cultural ministry. Write a comprehensive report analyzing your experience and presenting strategies for future intercultural ministry.