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Southwest Baptist University Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies
Southwest Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies

Bolivar, USA

4 Years

English

Full time

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Aug 2025

USD 28,656 / per year *

On-Campus

* total including room, board, and fees will be $40,342

Introduction

Are you interested in serving in cross-cultural ministry abroad or in the U.S.? SBU's unique intercultural studies degree will equip you with both academic training and practical experience needed for long-term service in a cross-cultural setting.

SBU was a pioneer in offering an intercultural studies program with a six-month semester abroad experience as a degree requirement component. You will work under the direction of an expert in cross-cultural ministry, gaining experience in ministry, language acquisition, and cultural acclimation.

You will also complete a minor (or second major) in a subject area of your choice as part of your degree to equip you with a marketable skill needed when entering a restricted country or when pursuing bi-vocational ministry. Options include business management, computer science, education, English as a second language, health care, sports management, social work, or another subject of your choice.

The SBU Advantage

  • Benefit from a distinctive combination of theological and cultural training, training in a marketable skill, and experience in cross-cultural service
  • Complete a minor (or second major) of your choice to gain valuable career training in an area of your interest and talents.
  • Study under ICS faculty that bring real-world experience in cross-cultural ministry into the classroom. Based on practical experience, they are able to share what it is like to serve and share the Gospel among Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Shintoists, as well as other religions.
  • Learn to live as a global follower of Jesus Christ with the understanding needed to share your faith among people of various religions and cultures.

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