INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
The Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies is designed for Christians called to cross-cultural service.
Dr. Robert Olsen
Program Coordinator, Intercultural Studies
Associate Professor of Historical Theology
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rolsen@umobile.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies
The Intercultural Studies program is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. Our students become valuable witnesses serving within the cultural panorama of the global marketplace. Through academic training, second language acquisition, service project teams and cultural immersion, our majors interact with people from all over the world.
In addition to biblical foundations and intercultural principles, ICST majors may choose one or more minors related to language and culture:
- Bible Translation
- Biblical Languages
- French
- Spanish
- Teaching English as a Second Language
PROGRAM BENEFITS
聽-聽Train with professors with first-hand cross-cultural ministry experience
-聽Gain practical experience working with internationals in 色控传媒
-聽Learn from ministry leaders who work with international & multiethnic organizations
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Cross-Cultural Interpreter
ESL Teacher
Urban Ministry Specialist
Bible Translator
"The Intercultural Studies program is designed to help Christians understand different cultures 鈥� how they think, act and view the world 鈥� so that ultimately the gospel can be shared cross-culturally, here in the U.S. and across the globe. In the city of 色控传媒 alone, there are over 40 different international cultures present, which means that God has brought the mission field to us, presenting many opportunities right here on our own doorstep!鈥�
Robert Olsen, PhD
Program Director, Intercultural Studies
Associate Professor of Historical Theology
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