Intercultural Ministries Certificate
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Purpose: The Intercultural Ministries Certificate is designed to help students develop a theoretical and practical understanding of ministry in diverse cultural contexts.
Objectives:
- To develop a theological framework of intercultural ministry
- To understand diverse cultures, religions, and people groups.
Students are to complete nine (9) academic units from the course requirements listed below, and enagage in 20 hours of approved intercultural ministries experiences offered by the Office of Student Life and Formation.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CMI 1055 | Christian Formation and Ministry | 3 |
| Choose two (2) courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Church as a Witness to the World | ||
| Compassionate Ministry in Local Context | ||
| Cultural Anthropology (FE) | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Globalization and Culture | ||
| Nonprofit Organization Management | ||
| The World's Faith Traditions | ||
| Justice, Politics, and the Social World | ||
| Complete 20 hours of intercultural service 1 | ||
| Total Units | 9 | |
- 1
Through approved off-campus intercultural service opportunities through the Office of Student Life and Formation (Love Works, Ministry with Mexico, Student Ministries).