Certificate in Intercultural Ministry
Preparation for culturally-agile ministry—including travel-based study
12 Credit Hours across a 15 month online program
Certificate in Intercultural Ministry
At the Center for World Christian Studies at North Park Theological Seminary
The Intercultural Ministry Certificate is a 12-credit program for leaders preparing to serve in diverse cultural settings, both locally and globally. Flexible learning options for online or cohort learning are anchored by a required immersive travel experience such as “Experiencing African Christianity” or “The Gospel in Asian Context.”
Perfect for lay leaders seeking firsthand insight into global ministry with theological depth, for seminary students investing further into their intercultural development for effective ministry, or for current congregations leaders seeking to equip their congregation to think, plan, and practice interculturally as part of its witness to the whole gospel “in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and the ends of the earth.”
The Columbia Experience
North Park Theological Seminary students and instructors experience the energy, music, spiritual environment, and new understandings of relationship in their encounter with the Church in Columbia.
Program Notes
- 12 credit hours
- One required global immersion travel course—different options offered each year
- Flexible formats for additional courses may be offered or as in-person intensive, depending on course selection
- Complete as a stand-alone certificate or part of a Master’s degree
Travel Destination Courses
One option is offered each year. Past travel course options have included:
- MNST 6130 The Gospel in Asian Context
- MNST 6135 Experiencing African Christianity
- MNST 6140 Experiencing Global Christianity
- MNST 6352 Journey to Mosaic
- MNST 6401 Sankofa: Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation
The Center for World Christian Studies | Serve Globally
The Center for World Christian Studies at North Park Theological Seminary works in partnership with Serve Globally of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Service Globally joins the global church through partnerships and personnel across 63 countries.
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Paul de Neui
Dr. Paul de Neui is the director of the Center for World Christian Studies and actively works to promote intercultural competency as an integral piece of every Seminarian’s education.
A vocational missionary to Thailand for many years before his doctoral studies, Dr de Neui considers his global travel courses the highlight of each academic year, guiding students to explore their faith in new contexts.
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