Intercultural Studies
Intercultural majors are empowered to minister across cultural and ethnic boundaries. Through the study of Scripture and development of ministry skills, students in this program are prepared to live out the great commission as disciples of Christ.
“Giving and receiving help in times of difficulty and struggle is the hallmark of a Christian university, and it is the reason I teach at Cornerstone University."
Phil Bustrum, Ph.D., professor of Christian education
Division of Bible, Religion & Ministry
Meet the Intercultural Studies Faculty
Degree: Bachelor of Science
- What can I do with this major?
- Graduates serve in a wide variety of places and environments from ministry in the inner-city to overseas ministry around the world. You have the opportunity to engage in many services; develop programs and church plant; work with youth, orphans and the poor; act as community leaders; and do so much more.
- Interesting classes I may take?
REL 243 Intercultural Mandate
IDS 200 Religious Communication & Culture
CMI 311 Evangelism & Discipleship
- What internships or partnerships are available with this program?
- Internships in this field are done cross-culturally in another country with nationals or in the inner city. Internships are done alongside those already in intercultural ministry - partnering with missionaries, Christian workers and nationals to do ministry while learning the skills necessary to impact our world for Christ.
- What are grads doing now?
Christian J. Crisostomo (’05), Fellow in Assyrian Studies, University of California, Berkeley
Jim Kast-Keat (’05), fifty6 Pastor, Mars Hill Bible Church
David McGovern (’07), Pastor of Youth Ministry, Calvary Church
Chelica Hiltunen (’05), Master of Divinity, Oxford University
