Overview

The Intercultural Studies program at Calvary University exists to answer the growing need of Christians who can serve in a diverse world. Intercultural Studies is specifically designed to train overseas missionaries, while also preparing you for work or ministry with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures at any level.

The program blends together both academic coursework and real-world ministry opportunities so that students are holistically prepared for cross-cultural ministry.

An additional distinctive feature is the Synergy program, which allows students to earn their degree while also being trained for ministry by practitioners with a variety of missions agencies. Intercultural Studies and Synergy give the student a direct pathway to a career in cross-cultural ministry or national church planting.

Credit Hours

126 hours

Length

4-year degree

Delivery

On campus or online

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Major-Specific Courses
  • Counseling Cross-Culturally
  • Theology of Missions
  • Intercultural Communication & Evangelism
  • Contemporary Issues in Missions
  • Intercultural Church Planting
  • Practical Relations in IC Studies
Program Goals
  • Provide training to prepare for overseas missionaries.
  • Offer real-world missions experience in addition to academic coursework.
  • Expose students to a variety of missions agencies.
Course Planner

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Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
On-Campus Courses$419.00 per credit
Online Courses$456.00 per credit
Student Services fee $254 per 8-week session
Double Dorm Room$1,658 per semester
Single Dorm Room$2,004 per semester
320 (Full) Meal Plan*$1,588 per semester
224 Meal Plan$1,430 per semester
112 Meal Plan$1,024 per semester

*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

Career Paths

An Intercultural Studies degree prepares students for a variety of roles in missions and ministry.

Here are a few potential career paths:

  • Church Planter
  • Cross Cultural Ministries
  • Missionary
  • Nonprofit Leader
  • Teaching ESL Abroad
  • Working with Refugees

Meet the Faculty

Dr Alexander Granados
Dr. Alexander Granados, M.Div.,Th.M.,Ph.D.

President/CEO

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Joshua Dr Paxton
Dr. Joshua Paxton, M.Div., Ed.D.

Director of the Burnham Center for Global Engagement

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