Intercultural Studies Department
Receive a degree in Intercultural Studies and Bible/Theology at Emmaus.
Whether it was meeting someone who inspired you with what God can do when you trust in Him or taking a trip that opened your eyes to the rich diversity of people and cultures around the world, you discovered your love for people of other cultures and your desire to see them come to know Christ. If you know that God is calling you to be a missionary or have interest in serving others at home or abroad, the ICS program will prepare you to become the means of transformation wherever God plants you. We do this by concentrating on three core skills: (1) Adapting successfully to cross-cultural life and ministry (2) Breaking cultural barriers to communicate effectively (3) Leading across cultures for lasting and meaningful impact.
Our Intercultural Studies program includes cross-cultural and international service opportunities. Our Summex Teams travel to international destinations to experience and learn from what God is doing around the globe. ICS includes a semester-long internship overseas where you will serve with the guidance of an experienced missionary. Your preparation will include Emmaus’ signature biblical, theological and ministry foundation. You will be mentored by experienced missionaries who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of mission leaders.
The ICS major will prepare you to become the means of transformation wherever God plants you. Our graduates are scattered around the world, serving in a variety of contexts: