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Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies - Intercultural Studies Minor

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies - Intercultural Studies Minor

Bachelor of Arts

Biblical Studies Major

Intercultural Studies Minor

On Campus
Advisor: Carl Loewen, MA

The Intercultural Studies specialization is for students desiring to understand cultures and for developing skills for intercultural ministry.

The program equips servant leaders with biblical foundations, an understanding of our world, and ministry focus areas. This program highlights spiritual formation and intercultural ministry experiences.

Career & Ministry Opportunities

Graduates are servant leaders in their churches and communities working in ministry and leadership careers including:

  • Inner city ministry in Canada and other countries
  • Church planting
  • Work with the urban poor and street children
  • Ministry with people from a wide variety of religious backgrounds
  • Medical ministry
  • Relief and development ministry
  • Bible translation

Graduates may also go on to serve their communities in areas such as education, nursing, business, social work, TESOL, agriculture, and domestic life.

Some continue in Christian seminaries and graduate schools, university studies, or vocational training.

Intercultural Studies Minor Requirements

The following courses are required to complete the Intercultural Studies minor.

HU241 World Religions
SS211 Cultural Anthropology
MI202 Introduction to Mission
MI303 Missiological Issues
SM300 Internship I
Intercultural Studies Minor Electives
Choose two of the following:
CM214 Discipleship and Evangelism
- Missions Topics (3 x 1cr)
WA301 Leading and Planning Worship
- Teaching Elective

Learning Outcomes

Intercultural Studies
  • Demonstrate a deep personal commitment to God's global agenda for mission.
  • Develop a biblical theology of mission in the context of world faiths.
  • Demonstrate an ability to negotiate cultural and social norms for contextualization of the gospel.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of issues in missions when entering intercultural ministries at home or abroad.
  • Capacity for ministry with intercultural church initiatives, including international missions, and ministries with immigrants or diverse groups.
Biblical Studies
  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the Bible and evangelical Anabaptist theology.
  • Display competent biblical interpretation and practical application.
  • Practice the spiritual disciplines necessary for a lifelong faith commitment.
  • Develop critical thinking, researching, writing, and communication skills.
  • Implement problem solving skills in interpersonal and intercultural contexts.
  • Demonstrate servant leadership skills for ministry and work.