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 sociology to increase your understanding of God's character, His work, and the diversity of human cultures. Practical ministry experiences gained through outreach and internship programs will help you to grow as a servant of Christ and as a contributing member of the global Church.

The third year of the BAIS program (33 credits) takes place through Cross Training (CT) in Calgary: one semester of courses and ethnic practicuum, and an additional semester internship overseas. Being mentored in ethnic ministry along with the overseas internship provides a rich experiential component to the BAIS program. Application to CT is made early in the second semester of the Sophmore year.

Prairie's BAIS program will equip you to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the tools necessary for study and understanding of the Scriptures and for the teaching of others.
• Comprehend the character and work of God motivating the work of missions worldwide.
• Understand the diversity of human cultures as expressed in various beliefs, behaviors, and values.
• Nurture yourself and others in Christian maturity, working toward the growth of the Church.
• Communicate accurately; verbally and non-verbally, whether teaching, preaching, or in daily cross-cultural living.
• Live and minister with flexibility, contentment, and productivity in unfamiliar situations.

Your BAIS degree will prepare you to work in a variety of cross-cultural settings including overseas missions, ministries with immigrant or diverse ethnic groups and international students. Whether your involvement focuses on missions education, communications, recreation, politics, or church ministry, you will be better prepared to contribute effectively within Christ's global Church.

The BAIS program can also be completed entirely through Prairie Distance Education (some course listings may differ). Call toll-free for the Distance Education program outline (1-800-785-4226), or send an e-mail to distanceed@prairie.edu

Depending on your choice of specialization you may wish to pursue an MA in Intercultural Studies, Missiology, Divinity or a Doctorate in Intercultural Studies.