Christian Ministries: Intercultural Ministries

The Intercultural Ministries major is designed for the student who desires to minister cross-culturally. It includes a heavy emphasis on knowledge of the Word of God, along with a variety of missions and sociology courses which will enable the graduate to communicate the Gospel to and within a different culture than his/her own.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Intercultural Ministries Major the student should:

  • Articulate a Wesleyan theology of missions as distilled from the Old and New Testaments.
  • Understand the uniqueness of Christianity among the religions of the world and its transforming influence within culture, society and individuals.
  • Understand the principles of cross-cultural communication and how these dynamics can affect cross-cultural ministry.
  • Experience a significant cross-cultural exchange and exhibit ability to adjust within a culture other than one's own.
  • Affirm/Confirm one's role in the task of world evangelism.
Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours Required: 124 semester credit hours
Admission Requirements: Students must have a US High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 50 semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students with fewer than 50 semester hours may apply to an Associate of Arts program to complete this requirement.
Available Formats: Traditional Undergraduate
Additional Requirements: 

 

General Education Core = 54 hours

Religion Core = 32 hours

 

An additional 10 hrs of Professional Electives are required.