In today’s globalized world, the ability to understand and navigate cultural differences is an increasingly valuable skill. KAGEU’s intercultural studies major gives you the academic tools and training you’ll need to thrive in diverse, cross-cultural settings.

What will I Study

Throughout the intercultural studies major, you will have numerous hands-on learning opportunities to give you deeper insight into cross-cultural communication. Coursework will mainly focus on studying people groups and cultures, major religions, cross-cultural communication and emerging issues in Africa missions; understanding linguistic and cultural diversity, and developing meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. Intercultural Studies major highlights include:

• The nature of people in culture
• Subsystems of cultures, including religion and language
• Overview of emerging issues in Africa.
• International and intercultural ministry issues
• Cross-cultural communication
• Exploring the cross-cultural missions
• Applying grace to self and others
• Field internship opportunities

Intercultural Studies Major Courses

1. Cross-Cultural Communication
2. Major Religions
3. Language and Culture Acquisition
4. Contextualization: Christianity/Culture
5. Youth Culture and the Church
6. Mission Strategies for Unreached People Groups
7. Cross-Cultural Church Planting Strategies in the 21^st Century
8. Business as Mission and Marketplace Evangelism
9. Social Transformation and Compassionate Expressions
10. Emerging Issues in Africa Missions
11. Power Encounter (ATRs and Folk Islam)
12. New Age Movement and Cults in Africa

Rev. Joseph Mbuvi

Chair of the Department