The Intercultural Studies program is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. Our students become valuable witnesses serving within the cultural panorama of the global marketplace. Through academic training, second language acquisition, service project teams and cultural immersion, our majors interact with people from all over the world.
In addition to biblical foundations and intercultural principles, ICST majors may choose one or more minors related to language and culture.
Click through the tabs below to navigate through each program.
Core Courses
Core Courses
Major Courses
Core Courses
Effective English
The Literary Tradition
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
Laboratory Science
Mathematics
General Education Electives
Foreign Language Electives
Major Courses
CST 011 Ministry Team Service
CST 199 Spiritual Disciplines
CST 201 Introduction to the Old Testament I
CST 202 Introduction to the New Testament I
CST 211 Introduction to the Old Testament II
CST 212 Introduction to the New Testament II
CST 299 Theological Research Seminar
CST 317 Biblical Interpretation
CST 405 Ministry Internship
CST 409 Global Disciple-Making
CST 412 Christian Ethics
CST 499 Senior Capstone Assessments
CST 301 History of Christian Thought
CST 303 Intercultural Foundations
CST 313 Intercultural Perspectives
CST 403 Intercultural Partnerships
CST 413 Intercultural Expansion
CST 420 Approaching Contemporary Religion
PLUS 12 hours of foreign language coursework.
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Program Benefits
Career Opportunities
Program Benefits
Train with professors with first-hand cross-cultural ministry experience
Gain practical experience working with internationals in Mobile
Learn from ministry leaders who work with international & multiethnic organizations
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Cross-Cultural Interpreter
ESL Teacher
Urban Ministry Specialist
Bible Translator
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
"The Intercultural Studies program is designed to help Christians understand different cultures – how they think, act and view the world – so that ultimately the gospel can be shared cross-culturally, here in the U.S. and across the globe. In the city of Mobile alone, there are over 40 different international cultures present, which means that God has brought the mission field to us, presenting many opportunities right here on our own doorstep!”
Dr. Robert OlsenProgram Director, Intercultural Studies Associate Professor of Historical Theology251.442.2205rolsen@umobile.edu
