Intercultural Studies
Ministry Programs
Our professional ministry programs prepare you for ministry in an ever-changing culture. We are driven by the desire to see students develop morally, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually to lead the church. Receive a solid grounding in your faith. Prepare to serve in the church and society.
Our Program
Intercultural Studies is designed to prepare students to effectively live and witness the grace of God in Jesus in the intercultural context of the contemporary world. Bridge a variety of cultural and social barriers, and provide an authentic witness of the Gospel to every cultural group.
Field Education
Unique to all ministry programs at Ambrose is Field Education – the integration of classroom teaching with supervised field experience. While our Field Education includes active ministry engagement in a practicum site, the purpose is to learn to reflect on that experience, making theological and biblical connections in class and then going back into the practicum site to improve ministry practice.
onSite
onSite is a 7 to 10 month international internship where students immerse themselves in another cultural setting. onSite includes local language training, study of the local history and culture, extensive training and involvement in cross-cultural ministry, and living with a national family. onSite is open to both Ministry and Arts & Science students and can count for up to 21 credits for the 7 to 10 months the student is gone.
| Bachelor of Theology (BTh) | Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) |
| Explores Christian doctrine to develop biblical literacy, theological reflection, and personal, spiritual, and professional formation. | Emphasis is placed on practical ministry experience. Develop skills in evangelism, preaching, teaching, administration, and pastoral care. |
| 120 credits (4yrs) | 120 credits (4yrs) |
| Core requirements (33 credits) | Core requirements (33 credits) |
BTh requirements:
| BMin requirements:
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| Open electives (6 credits) | Open electives (6 credits) |
| Arts & Science electives (6 credits) |
Admissions Requirements
Five Grade 12 level courses including English, Math (pure or applied) or a second language with a minimum overall average on the five courses of 60%. All Bachelor of Theology or Ministry students are required to complete an Application for Admission, provide two references, and testimony.
| Core Requirements (33 credits) | |
| REL 105 The Bible and the Reader | REL 415 Hermeneutics |
| REL 220 Pentateuch | REL 240 Jesus and the Gospels |
| REL 260 Theology I | REL 261 Theology II |
| Denomination or Traditional Course (3 credits) | Senior Theology elective (3 credits) |
| PST 161 Introduction to Missions & Evangelism | COM 100 Public Speaking |
| EN 110 Effective Writing | Field Education (21 credits) |
Courses Offered*
| Professional Studies | |
| Introduction to Missions and Evangelism | Mission and the Church |
| Missional Encounters | Introduction to Urban Ministry |
| Special Topics in Professional Studies | |
| Field Education | |
| The Spiritual Life, Calling, and Professional Practice | Ministry Practicum |
| Intercultural Ministries Skills | Intercultural Ministries Practicum |
| Intercultural Studies Internship | Transition to Ministry |
| Intercultural Studies | |
| onSite Language I & II | Cultural Anthropology |
| Team Dynamics | Intercultural Communication |
| onSite History and Culture | Cross-cultural Leadership |
| Special Topics in Intercultural Studies | Independent Study |
| Living in a Global Village | Cultural Perspectives |
| Issues in a Christian Perspective Seminar | |
*see Academic Calendar for full course offerings
Contact
- Emma Emgård, B.S., M.A., PhD - Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies
eemgard@ambrose.edu - Enrolment Department
enrolment@ambrose.edu