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Overview

The Intercultural Studies concentration in the  Ministry Studies Program at Calvary University exists to answer the growing need of Christians who can serve in a diverse world. While generally focused on preparing you for any level of work or ministry involving people of diverse backgrounds and cultures, Intercultural Studies is specifically designed to train overseas missionaries.

The program blends together both academic coursework and real-world ministry opportunities so that students are holistically prepared for cross-cultural ministry.

An additional distinctive feature is the Synergy program, which allows students to earn their degree while also being trained for ministry by practitioners with a variety of missions agencies. Intercultural Studies and Synergy give the student a direct pathway to a career in cross-cultural ministry or national church planting.

Quick Facts

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Student-Faculty Ratio

90%

Post Graduate Employment

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Degrees

Programs Offered

Intercultural Studies

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Intercultural Studies

You have the option to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Studies either through the traditional on-campus college experience or online.

Intercultural Studies View Course Track (PDF)

Online Intercultural Studies Degree

Through Calvary University’s blended model of education, students can earn their online college degree from virtually anywhere in the world.

Online Learning

Ministry Studies Objectives

The Ministry Studies student will be able to:

  • Assess Christian character qualities essential for effective Christian ministry.
  • Develop biblical, historical, and cultural understanding of effective Christian ministry.
  • Develop effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills essential for effective Christian ministry.
  • Synthesize Christian character with understanding of ministry.
  • Synthesize ministry skills with Christian character.
  • Synthesize understanding of ministry with ministry skills.
Tuition & Fees 2025-2026
On-Campus Courses$432.00 per credit
Online Courses$470.00 per credit
Student Services fee $262 per 8-week session
Double Dorm Room$1,708 per semester
Single Dorm Room$2,064 per semester
320 (Full) Meal Plan*$1,636 per semester
224 Meal Plan$1,474 per semester
112 Meal Plan$1,064 per semester

*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

Career Paths

A Intercultural Studies degree prepares students for a range of careers in ministry.

Here are a few potential career paths:

  • Senior Pastor
  • Associate Pastor
  • Youth Pastor
  • Campus Ministry
  • Christian Education
  • Evangelism
  • Ministry Coordinator
  • Missions/Mission Agency Staff/Missions Aviation
  • Humanitarian Aid
  • Foreign Service Official
  • International Diplomacy/Development
  • Church Staff, Missions
  • Director/Pastor
  • Mobilization
  • Church Planter

Meet the Intercultural Studies Department Faculty

Dr Alexander Granados
Dr. Alexander Granados, M.Div.,Th.M.,Ph.D.

President/CEO

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Joshua Dr Paxton
Dr. Joshua Paxton, M.Div., Ed.D.

Director of the Burnham Center for Global Engagement

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