The purpose of intercultural studies is to train Christian workers in intercultural or cross-cultural settings. It seeks to provide the student with a theoretical framework of cross-cultural and intercultural work including missiology, linguistics, and communication. The program's special focus is on contemporary global issues, problems in intercultural communications, and opportunities for service in cross-cultural contexts. Students understand the mission of the church in the world and the obstacles and possibilities facing it. Students acquire knowledge and skills for service in a cross-cultural setting as pastors, youth leaders, missionaries, teachers of English to speakers of other languages, translators, or business leaders.
Students build a foundation for graduate work in intercultural studies.
Option II Complete 27 credit hours from several NCC or UO academic concentrations related to the students intercultural career objectives. Up to 18 credits may be earned through the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities-sponsored Latin American Studies Center in Costa Rica, Russian Studies Program in Moscow, and Middle East Institute in Cairo, Egypt.