• Bible and theology (39 semester hours)
• Practical cross-cultural ministry (48 semester hours) and
• General Studies (36 semester hours).

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this 4 year program the student shall be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the various practical and theoretical aspects of the pastoral and missionary intercultural ministry in the local Canadian setting as well as in foreign contexts (which includes knowledge concerning ethnic churches, ministries, and opportunities for missionary work locally and abroad);
• understand the various practical and theoretical aspects of cross-cultural ministry, communication, and the contextualization of the gospel message in other cultures;
• give evidence of an in-depth understanding of the call to intercultural ministry, as well as the confidence that his/her spiritual gifts and abilities are adequate for that ministry;
• exhibit a passion for mission work and an appreciation for intercultural relationships;
• evaluate his/her personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to the challenges of cross-cultural ministry;
• understand and participate in global issues from a Christian world view; and,
• nurture the practice of intercultural ministry in the power of the Spirit.

How the Institutional Objectives are Imparted

1. IMPART BIBLICAL TRUTH: The Intercultural Studies Courses are based on a solid foundation of Scripture that address the subject of missions in general and specific terms. Courses which deal with culture, missiology and contextualization constantly keep relevant Scriptures in perspective in order to provide understanding of missional issues from a Biblical viewpoint.
2. PROMOTE SPIRIT FULLNESS: In addition to chapels, prayer, and courses which specifically address pneumatology and the work of the Spirit in our lives, the Intercultural Studies Program emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in missions. It is the Holy Spirit which is integrally involved in the expansion of the church and in its missionary endeavours. Students must keep in step with the work of the Spirit in this area in order to discern His leading in their lives.
3. TRAIN IN GODLY LIVING: The Intercultural Studies Program courses seek to emphasize the importance of character, loyalty, teamwork, and lifestyle as crucial components for effective and productive missionary work and involvement.
4. DEVELOP STUDENTS AS HOLISTIC LEARNERS: Students will be stretched in their development as they are introduced to the incredible wealth of missiological, cultural, and anthropological resources that are available in book, journal and internet format. They will be encouraged to creatively apply that information to the enormous challenges in reaching the lost for Christ in our contemporary setting.
5. EQUIP FOR MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE WORLD: Students in the Intercultural Studies Program will understand that to be effective in cross cultural ministry, they must first be active and productive in the local church and in community ministries. Before foreign fields can be considered, a well-rounded experience in local cross-cultural situations is expected. Courses in the program prepare the candidate for local and foreign ministry opportunities.