The Intercultural Studies degree prepares students to engage in meaningful service across cultures, whether in the US or around the globe.  IS students learn through relevant studies, relationships, and real-life experiences.  Our intentional program design accesses the formal, non-formal and informal learning channels all the way through a student’s career.

Intercultural Studies Degree Program

Intercultural Studies (IS) majors complete an interdisciplinary, broad-based accredited degree program focused on the relationships between humans from different cultures.  IS majors grow in three targeted areas: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intercultural.

Intrapersonal
 In order to work and serve successfully across cultures, people need a high level of Self Awareness. Grace University IS majors learn about who they are, especially in relationship to God and their culture.

 

Interpersonal
Working with people who are like you can be just as challenging as working across cultures.  Through targeted personality training and team-building, IS majors begin the process of learning about true community.

Intercultural
IS majors have the opportunity to develop in the three major areas of Intercultural Effectiveness: Intercultural Competence/Sensitivity, Cross-Cultural Communication Skills, and Professional Expertise.  Students who grow in these areas will be on the path to effective cross-cultural work, service, and ministry.

Intercultural Studies Programs

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• Business Administration (Non-profit)
• Foreign Language
• International Community Development
• Justice and Reconciliation Concentration
• Teaching ELL*
• Urban Ministry