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 (3 Credit Hours)
One of the Following Travel Courses (3 Credit Hours)
| MNST 6125 | Issues of Christian Faith in the Americas | 3 |
| MNST 6130 | The Gospel in Asian Context | 3 |
| MNST 6135 | Experiencing African Christianity | 3 |
| MNST 6140 | Experiencing Global Christianity | 3 |
| MNST 6152 | Rethinking Mission: Lessons From Christian Art History & Practice | 3 |
| MNST 6352 | Journey to Mosaic | 3 |
| MNST 6401 | Sankofa: Racial Righteousness & Reconciliation | 3 |
| MNST 7190 | Special Topics in Ministry | 1-3 |
To participate in a travel course, students must first apply.
Two of the Following (6 Credit Hours)
| MNST 6145 | Mission of God: Insights for Service | 3 |
| MNST 6150 | God's Global Vision: Mission As Biblical Theme | 3 |
| MNST 6151 | Cultural Dimensions of Mission | 3 |
| MNST 7190 | Special Topics in Ministry | 1-3 |
| BIBL 6290 | Intercultural Readings of the Bible | 3 |
| HSTY 5220 | Christian History 2: Global Christianity (17-21c) | 3 |