Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies

Learn to Share the Gospel Across Cultures

When you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Moody Bible Institute, you can practice effectively interacting with people no matter their background. You’ll learn how to communicate the gospel and serve the global church across cultural barriers. Study how world religions impact worldviews, and gain an understanding of the church around the world. You can get the best education from Moody—gain biblical and theological depth, and expertise on intercultural studies.

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Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With a BA in Intercultural Studies, you will be able to:
Practice communicating across cultural barriers.
Put what you’re learning into practice at your PCM.
Learn how to explain the gospel clearly to a person from any background.
Gain an understanding of world religions and worldviews.
Take classes on how to learn other languages.
Practice handling the unique theological challenges that arise in different cultures.

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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Association for Biblical Higher Education

Higher Learning Commission

Your Career Paths and Ministry Opportunities

When you graduate with a BA in Intercultural Studies you’ll have the practical skills necessary for a wide variety of jobs. You can be a:

  • Missionary
  • Church planter
  • Member of a cross-cultural ministry team
  • Worker in the global marketplace
  • Leader of an orphanage
  • Evangelist
  • Minister to victims of human trafficking

Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago

Here on our Chicago campus, you’ll live in an uplifting, faithful community alongside your classmates, faculty, and mentors. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Serve in real-life ministry and gain practical experience.
  • Build lifelong relationships with other students through student groups, extracurricular activities, and numerous other opportunities.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.

Learn More about Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago 

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