Minor/Focus

Intercultural studies

Carl Loewen, MA

Program Advisor

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

Online Catalogue

“The missions Prof [talks] a lot about the attitude you have as you go into different countries and different cultures.... I have learned that you need to go into missions, not with a paternal instinct, but go in humbly and learning from the culture you go into.

- Gillian

Learning Outcomes

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.

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.