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Associate Degree
Earn Your Associate of Arts in Intercultural Ministry
Bethany Global University’s Associate of Arts program prepares students to work in a variety of cross-cultural contexts upon completing their degree. Students learn from professors with years of field experience. Through this program, students gain practical skills in discipleship, cross-cultural communication, and language learning.
Students study online for the two-year program and participate in a 14-week intercultural practicum overseas, a condensed version of our bachelor’s Global Internship program. Our A.A. curriculum follows the same format as the first year of our Intercultural Ministry Studies B.A. degree.
What Skills Will I Develop?
- Intercultural ministry preparation
- Biblical and theological studies
- Personal spiritual development
- Explore global ministry and the Church
- Language learning
- World religions
- Cross-cultural experience
What Can I Do With This Degree?
- Serve with local or international churches and ministries
- Work with nonprofit organizations
- Live and serve overseas
- Learn how to apply discipleship and church planting strategies
- Continue higher education at BGU by transferring to a Bachelor’s degree program
Global Internship Program
BGU A.A. students take part in our Global Internship program, learning what it means to live and serve in a cross-cultural setting. We have sites all over the world, including in the U.S., where students gain cross-cultural experience and learn from ministry partners.
Additional Resources
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