Intercultural Ministry

In conjunction with the Evangelical Covenant Church’s priority of Serving Globally, North Park Theological Seminary’s Center for World Christian Studies offers the 12 credit-hour Certificate in Intercultural Ministry. This certificate provides students pathways to develop global perspectives and cultural adaptation in multicultural, multireligious local contexts to pursue God’s justice and peace in the world. The certificate weaves wisdom and skills from social sciences, cultural and religious studies, theology, biblical studies, and missiology, with practical application in encountering religious and cultural diversity. Art, travel, and interreligious experiences are only some of the opportunities in the certificate program to explore God’s global vision and Christian witness in a culturally and religiously diverse world. Whether already serving in or preparing for domestic or international service, the certificate aims to train interculturally adaptive leaders to humbly witness and seek justice with care and respect across difference through Christian ministry.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

MNST 6151Cultural Dimensions of Mission

3

MNST 5110Religions and Cultures

3

One of the Following Travel Courses (3 Credit Hours)

MNST 6125Issues of Christian Faith in the Americas

3

MNST 6130The Gospel in Asian Context

3

MNST 6135Experiencing African Christianity

3

MNST 6140Experiencing Global Christianity

3

MNST 6352Journey to Mosaic

3

MNST 6152Rethinking Mission: Lessons From Christian Art History & Practice

3

MNST 6401Sankofa: Racial Righteousness & Reconciliation

3

MNST 7190Special Topics in Ministry

1-3

To participate in a travel course, students must first apply.

Two of the Following (6 Credit Hours)

MNST 6145Mission of God: Insights for Service

3

MNST 6150God's Global Vision: Mission As Biblical Theme

3

MNST 7190Special Topics in Ministry

1-3

MNST 7190Special Topics in Ministry

1-3

MNST 7190Special Topics in Ministry

1-3

MNST 7190Special Topics in Ministry

1-3

BIBL 6290Intercultural Readings of the Bible

3

HSTY 5220Christian History 2: Global Christianity (17-21c)

3