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ACTS SEMINARIES The purpose of the Master of Arts, Cross-cultural Ministries is to develop leaders who have sensitivity for diverse worldviews, who can engage in cross-cultural ministries effectively, and who can partner with national or ethnic leaders and agencies as supportive facilitators, so that communities of New Testament believers are strengthened” (Website).
Address: 17600 Glover Road, Langley, BC, V2Y1Y1
Contact: T: 604-513-2019 | F: 604-513-2045
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Arts in Cross-cultural Ministry
BETHANY BIBLE COLLEGEThe purpose of Bethany College’s concentrations is to give students the flexibility to explore various areas of interest while focusing on one or more areas of specialty. Alongside the Christian Studies major that is that is central to every Bethany BA degree, these concentrations allow students to mix and match particular interests. Each concentration involves 12+ credit-hours of classes, allowing focus on one, two, or even three different areas as part of the BA program.
Address: Box 160, Hepburn, SK, S0K 1Z0
Contact: T: 306.947.2175 | F: 306.947.4227
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of Arts—Global Ministry Concentration.
EMMANUEL BIBLE COLLEGE Whether you plan to serve at home or around the world, to live in a globalized, multicultural, and interconnected world demands intercultural skill and sensitivity. This program aims to enlarge your heart as God expands your vision. It calls for risk takers and innovators who are unafraid to embrace the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Address: 100 Fergus Ave., Kitchener, ON., N2A 2H2
Contact: T: 519.894.8900 | F: 519.894.5331
Degrees or Certificates: Batchelor of Theology—Intercultural Studies
HORIZON COLLEGE The Global Workers Certificate is an incredible opportunity to combine training in short-term missions, Christian college classes, and on-the-ground experience serving God overseas.
Address: 1303 Jackson Ave., Saskatoon, SK., S7H 2M9
Contact: T: 306.374.6655 | F: 306.373.6968
Degrees or Certificates: Global Workers Certificate
KINGSWOOD UNIVERSITY The Global Ministry Program exists to mobilize and train you for cross-cultural ministry around the world, to accomplish God’s worldwide purposes, and to help you live a life of total commitment both to Jesus Christ and the urgent global proclamation of the Gospel. This program dynamically integrates learning in the classroom with cross-cultural application in the field.
Address: 26 Western St., Sussex, NB EOE 1P0
Contact: T: 506.432.4400 | F: 506.432.4425
Degrees or Certificates: Batchelor of Arts—Global Ministry Major | Associate of Arts |TESL certificate.
STEINBECK BIBLE COLLEGE The missions program “…is for students desiring to understand cultures and for developing skills for intercultural ministry. The Christian Studies program is intended for students following the Spirit’s call to accomplish the mission of the church in their communities. Steinbeck Bible College’s annual Mission X is a vital experiential component of what we are about at SBC. As such it has become a special signature of our desire to help students consistently integrate what they are learning at a practical, ministry level”.
Address: Steinbach, MB., R5G 1T4
Contact: T: 204.326.6451 | Fax: 204.326.6908
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of Arts: Missions | Mission X
ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGEMaster of Divinity graduates are prepared for a wide range of ministry leadership including service in local churches, chaplaincy settings, and overseas. Graduates also provide leadership to denominations and parachurch ministries
Address: 138 Highland Ave., Wolfville, NS., B4P 2R6
Contact: T: 4902-585-2210
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Divinity—Evangelism and Mission
BRIERCREST COLLEGE Develop a strong biblical theology of mission for practical engagement in a world that needs to know Jesus Christ. Learn skills for understanding both the uniqueness of the world's different cultures and the increasing interconnectedness of these different social contexts through processes often referred to as globalization.
Address: 510 College Drive, Caronport, SK., S0H 0S0
Contact: T: 306.756.3200 | F: 306.756.5500
Degrees or Certificates: Certificate in Intercultural Studies | Bachelor of Arts, Intercultural Studies | Associate of Arts, Intercultural Studies.
CANADIAN BAPTIST SEMINARY The purpose of the Master of Arts, Cross-cultural Ministries is to develop leaders who have sensitivity for diverse worldviews, who can engage in cross-cultural ministries effectively, and who can partner with national or ethnic leaders and agencies as supportive facilitators, so that communities of New Testament believers are strengthened.
Address: 7600 Glover Rd., Langley, BC V3A 6H4
Contacts: T. 604.513.2015
Degrees or Certificates: Diploma in Worldview Studies in Korean | Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Ministry | Master of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis.
THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF THE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCHESThe Diploma of Missiology (Dip.M) program is designed for those with an Master of Divinity degree who are preparing to serve as missionaries. The length of this program is around eight months.
Address: 110 West 27th Street, Hamilton, ON., L9C 5A1
Contact: T: 905.575.3688 | F: 905.575.0799
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Divinity—Diploma of Missiology
CAREY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGEReGeneration (NACCM) at Carey is designed to equip leaders to proclaim the Good News of Christ’s redemption and to bring renewal, reconciliation and restoration to Chinese Canadian Christian communities. We strive to provide culturally-sensitive and theologically-oriented ministry training for leaders who share the Chinese Christian story. The vision of ReGeneration is to offer theological education for Chinese Christian leaders crossing geographical boundaries.
Address: 5920 Iona Dr., Vancouver, BC V6T 1J6
Contacts: T: 604.224.4308 | F: 604.224.5014
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Divinity—North American Chinese Church Ministries Concentration.
CANADIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE International Studies is “…a dynamic and collaborative [program] environment, taking courses in world history, global politics, international development, economics, business and health. International Studies is part of a new generation of university programs that bridge traditional departmental divides to offer students a liberal arts education that is simultaneously multidisciplinary in its course offerings, while deeply engaged with global issues.
Address: 5415 College Ave., Lacombe, AB, T4L 2E5
Contact: T: 403.782.3381 | F: 800.661.8129
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of International Studies. (Majors may choose from two program streams—World Cultures and Societies … [with] heavier concentration in history, politics and sociology. Global Health Studies… [with] the opportunity to focus on politics, business and health education.
CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY Through this [Intercultural Studies] concentration, you will increase your intercultural competencies and sensitivities for future study, work, service and peacemaking. You will develop your knowledge of the psychosocial and historical roles of culture in change and continuity, ritual, symbolism and politics, institutional life and creative expression, security, belonging and their loss, conflict and violence.
Address: 1500 Shaftesbury Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2N2
Contact: T: 204.487.3300 | F: 204.487.3858
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of Arts—Majors in: Social Science-Intercultural Studies and International Development Studies.
CANADIAN SOUTHERN BAPTIST SEMINARY The Missions and Church Planting Track is designed to equip leaders for missional ministry in hard places. It is well suited for those who are preparing to serve as church planters or missionaries, especially but not exclusively in urban centers. This track allows for the option of a field-based internship.
Address: 200 Seminary View, Cochrane, AB, T4C 2G1
Contact: T: 403.932.6622 | F: 403.932.7049
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Christian Ministry—Missions and Church Planting Track.
ESTON COLLEGE We want to prepare missionaries for long-term deployment in unreached people groups. Global Shift courses cover everything from Theology to Entry Strategies to Cultural Anthropology. It runs 5 - 8 months depending on the needs of the individual student. It is a partnership program with ACOP's mission branch, Global Harvest.
Address: Box 579, Eston, SK., S0L 1A0
Contact: T: 306.962.3621 | F: 306-962-3810
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of Biblical Studies—Global Shift
GATEWAY TRAINING Gateway is a Canadian based “…missionary training centre (MTC) for WEC (Worldwide Evangelization for Christ). WEC International is an interdenominational [mission agency] … founded by CT Studd over 100 years ago.
Address: 21233 32 Avenue, Langley, BC., V2Z2E7
Contact: T: 604.530.4283
Degrees or Certificates: TRAX Certificate Program
HERITAGE COLLEGEWhether your interests are people of any age, helping others, music, different cultures, the Bible and personal growth, to solidify your Christian foundation for a future career, or just trying to figure out who you are and where you’re going, Heritage has a variety of opportunities and programs for you.
Address: 175 Holiday Drive, Cambridge, ON., N3C 3T2
Contact: T: 519.651.2869 | F: 519.651.2870
Degrees or Certificates: Certificate of Intercultural Studies (the SERVE experience) | Batchelor of Religious Education, Professional-Intercultural Studies | Batchelor of Religious Education—Professional-Intercultural Studies with CrossTraining option | Batchelor of Theology—Intercultural Studies Minor | Batchelor of Theology—Intercultural Studies Minor with CrossTraining option.
INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES The Master of Worldview Studies (MWS) is an academic program with an action focus. Designed for those who want to enhance their understanding of how to serve Christ in their professional lives and other areas of socio-cultural engagement, it fosters a personal and communal "philosophy of life" rather than academic, philosophical understanding.
Address: 229 College Street, Suite 200., Toronto ON M5T 1R4
Contact: T: 416.979.2331 | F: 416.979.2332
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Worldview Studies
PRAIRIE BIBLE COLLEGE Learn to work effectively with people of other cultures by developing skills to study, understand and communicate the message of Christ. Prairie's Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies (BAIS) includes studies in theology, anthropology and cross-culture communications to increase your understanding of God's character, His work, and the diversity of human culture.
Address: P.O. Box 4000, 350 5th Ave NE., Three Hills, AB., TOM 2N0
Contact: T: 403.443.5511 | F: 403.443.5540
Degrees or Certificates: Certificate in Intercultural Studies | Diploma in Intercultural Studies | Bachelor of Arts Intercultural Studies and Major in Islamic Studies | TESOL Certification.
PEACE RIVER COLLEGEThe Global Ministries Major is designed to prepare you to live and work in a cross-cultural setting. Global Ministry requires a new generation of Christian communicators who are committed to the task of evangelism and service, and who have specialized skills in such areas as building relationships, discipling, cultural understanding and the priority of the national church leadership and goals.
Address: Box 99, Sexsmith, AB, T0H 3C0; 9601 100th Street, Sexsmith, AB.
Contact: T: 780.568.3962; 800.959.7724; | F: 780.568.4431
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of Religion: Global Ministries Major
PROVIDENCE SEMINARY The Master of Arts in Global Studies program prepares Christians from around the world for service in a variety of global contexts. As the Western church becomes a marginalized minority in secular cultures, we find a more powerful identity as part of the global community transcending the political, economic, cultural, and ethnic boundaries that divide people.
Address: 10 College Crescent, Otterburne, MB, R0A 1G0
Contact: T: 4204.433.7488 | F: 204.433.7158
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Arts in Global Studies (Three majors are available: Missiology, TESOL, TTESOL).
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Redeemer’s approach prepares students for traditional avenues of service, development, politics, and international markets. Be formed by history, political and economic theologies, world literature and music, the forces and institutions of civil society, the little platoons that underwrite our politics and our markets. Become aware of the events and history around us and how this is seen as a ‘bigger picture’.
Address: 777 Garner Road E., Ancaster, ON., L9K 1J4
Contact: T: 905.648.2131 | F: 905.648.2134
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of Arts--International Studies
REGENT COLLEGE This concentration focuses on the emerging field of World Christianity, which seeks to understand Christian thought and practice around the globe through integrated studies in history, theology and mission. Students will gain deeper understanding of the changing face of global Christianity and its implications for the ongoing development of Christian tradition worldwide. They will cultivate familiarity with selected regional studies of Christianity, particularly those in the Majority World where the gospel is expanding most rapidly … a well as those among marginalized peoples of North America.
Address: 5800 University Blvd., Vancouver, BC., V6T 2E4
Contact: T: 604.224.3245; F: 604.224.3097
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Divinity | Master of Theological Studies—Concentration in World Christianity | Chinese Studies Program.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGEThe RMC Diploma in Global studies is: “… a practical program allowing students to quickly gain the skills necessary for entry-level positions in cross-cultural ministry.
Address: 4039 Brentwood Road, N.W., Calgary, AB., T2L 1L1
Contact: T: 403.284.5100 | F: 403.220.9567
Degrees or Certificates: Certificate Global Studies | Diploma Global Studies
CANADA INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTICSCanIL offers a full range of Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) courses year round for undergraduates and graduate credit. These can be transferred into many degree programs across North America or taken as part of three programs offered at CanIL. B.A. and M.A, degrees in Linguistics are offered through Trinity Western University (TWU). A Master in Applied Linguistics and Exegesis is offered through ACTS.
Address: 7600 Glover Rd., Langley, BC V3A 6H4
Contacts: T. 604.513.2015
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Arts in Linguistics | Master of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis | Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics | Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language.
SUMMIT PACIFIC COLLEGE The Intercultural Studies program is designed for the student who feels a call towards international missions work. The program includes a solid grounding in Bible and theology, practical theology and cross-cultural ministry.
Address: Box 1700, V2S 7E7; 35235 Straiton Rd, Abbotsford, BC, 2S 7Z1
Contact: T: 604.853.7491| Fax: 604.853.8951
Degrees or Certificates: OMEGA Certificate (One Year Ministry Education with Global Awareness) | Batchelor of Arts in Religion, Major in Intercultural Studies and TESL Certificate | Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Major in Not-for-Profit Organizational Leadership.
TAYLOR SEMINARYA two-year program designed for those anticipating careers in intercultural or multicultural settings. The curriculum offers courses that integrate the study of culture, Bible and theology and the mission of the church with special emphasis on developing skills for intercultural ministry of a non-pastoral nature.
Address: 11525—23 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB., T6J 4T3
Contact: T: 780.431.5200 | F: 780.436.9416
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Arts Intercultural Studies | Diploma Intercultural Studies
TYNDALE UNIVERSITYLearn about intercultural ministries in one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world. A minor in Christian Ministries—Intercultural Studies will provide you with the skills you’ll need to minister to people in different cultural contexts. Whether you desire to work full-time in an intercultural ministry community, to volunteer across cultural divides or to witness in your own multicultural setting, this program is for you.
Address: 25 Ballyconnor Court, North York, ON., M2M 4B3
Contact: T: 416.218.6757 | F: 416.226.6746
Degrees or Certificates: Minor in Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies | Batchelor of Art in Business Administration/International Development.
TYNDALE SEMINARY The degree in Global Mission and Intercultural Studies is designed to prepare you as a missional leader to engage in cross-cultural ministry locally and globally. This graduate-level training provides a range of applied and academic disciplines suitable for ministry and missions work in diversified world contexts. Our program is geared towards equipping church leaders to engage in holistic ministry in today’s multicultural world.
Address: 25 Ballyconnor Court, North York, ON., M2M 4B3
Contact: T: 416.218.6757 | F: 416.226.6746
Degrees or Certificates: Master of Divinity—Global Mission and Intercultural Studies Major.
VANGARD COLLEGEVanguard College (formerly Northwest Bible College) has two degree options for you to choose from. The first degree is the Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies. This degree is designed to prepare you for and to open doors for ministry in creative access nations. The second degree is the Bachelor of Arts in Theology (intercultural Studies). This degree is designed to prepare you for missions work in Canada or around the world.
Address: 13140 103rd Street, Edmonton, AB., Canada T5G 2J9
Contact: T: 780.452.0808 | F: 780.452.5803
Degrees or Certificates: Batchelor of Arts in Inter-Cultural Studies | Batchelor of Art in Theology (Intercultural Studies)
AMBROSE UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF MINISTRY Complete part of your Batchelor of Ministry – Missions Concentration program overseas. Your intensive, sojourn in another culture will equip you to lead others into increased mission awareness and support. Gain skills in administration and program planning that will prepare you for church ministry roles.
Address: 150 Ambrose Circle SW., Calgary, AB. T3L 0H3
Contact: T: 403.410.2000 | F: 403.571.2556
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of Ministry—Intercultural Studies | Development
AMBROSE SEMINARYThe Master of Arts – Intercultural Ministries provides preparation for professional ministries internationally as well as cross-cultural ministries in North American settings. Built on foundational studies in Bible, theology and spiritual development, the program aims to develop understanding and sensitivity to the needs and opportunities for ministry among diverse peoples in their religious, social and cultural contexts.
Address: 150 Ambrose Circle SW., Calgary, AB., T3L 0H3
Contact: T: 403.410.2000 | F: 403.571.2556
Degrees or Certificates: Certificate of Intercultural Ministries | Diploma in Intercultural Ministries | MA in Intercultural Ministries.
COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGEIn our globalized world, the ability to relate across cultures is crucial. The Intercultural Studies (ICS) program is designed to equip you with the spiritual wisdom, theoretical knowledge and practical experience to share Christ effectively as you serve the diverse people in our world. Intercultural Studies integrates meaningful classroom instruction with hands-on, experiential learning in a dynamic and unique program that equips students to serve in a variety of contexts.
Address: 2940 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 2Z8
Contact: T: 604.853.3358 | F: 604.853.3063
Degrees or Certificates: Diploma in Intercultural Studies | Bachelor of Arts Degree in Intercultural Studies | Intercultural Studies Minors | Various Internships.
TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY An international studies degree helps students understand global context and work towards answers for some of the world’s most demanding questions. Courses students take are presented from both a historical and contemporary perspective, and challenge students to learn about the changing dynamics of the international society. The international studies program also includes the expertise of a variety of specialized professors to introduce students to topics on war, foreign policy, globalization, economic disparity, and international development.
Address: 7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC., V3A 6H4
Contact: T. 604.888.7511 | F: 604.888.5729
Degrees or Certificates: Batchelor of Arts—Inter-Cultural Studies | Batchelor of Arts, International Studies | Batchelor of Arts, Linguistics | Batchelor of Arts, Missions | Batchelor of Arts—World Languages and Cultures | TESOL Certification.
PACIFIC LIFE BIBLE COLLEGE This BA program is designed for those who are preparing specifically for pastoral ministry with a focus on world missions. The core requirements provide a foundation in Bible, theology, and personal formation.
Address: 15100-66A Ave., Surrey, BC, V3S 2A6
Contact: T: 604.597.9082 | F: 604.597.9090
Degrees or Certificates: Bachelor of Art in Church Ministries—Major in Intercultural Studies.