Division of Biblical Studies-
Department of Intercultural Studies

Why Intercultural Studies?

Globalization impacts all of us. When we travel abroad, we often forget that we have “packed” our cultural values. When people come to the U.S. from India, Mexico or South Korea, they, too, have “packed” their cultural values. Whether we stay home or travel abroad, we will encounter diverse people with increasing frequency. Globalization is not a new concept for the Christian. God has always desired to bless all peoples and invites us to participate with him in blessing the nations. The ICS program prepares you to understand, analyze and work in different cultural settings from both a social and Christian perspective.

What can you do with an ICS Degree?

Businesses, mission agencies and private volunteer organizations are looking for graduates who can interact with culturally diverse people. ICS graduates have served in various roles locally, across the United States and around the world:

• Teaching English in Honduras, Korea, Japan, and China
• Advising International Student at University of Arkansas and University of Southern California
• Working in Student Development at John Brown University
• Serving in various missions
• Mobilizing and Recruiting for CAM International
• Serving in Community Development with Eduventure and ECHO
• Working in business: Wal-Mart, Toyota Motors
• Working as a Marketing Agent
• Directing a Literacy Center
• Serving as Children’s Director at a local church
• Studying in Graduate School in Theology, Leadership and Ethics

What kind of a person is the JBU/ICS program looking for?

One who:

• wants to work with people who hold different cultural values.
• enjoys exploring other cultures.
• seeks the challenge of helping people with different cultural mindsets to work together.
• desires to restore people to God in a holistic way: physically, spiritually, socially and mentally.

What is the ICS mission statement?

Equipping people with different cultural values to live and work together.