Certificate or Diploma in Intercultural Studies

Certificate in Intercultural Studies:

The Cornerstone one year programme also called the certificate programme, provides training for students who prepare for cross-cultural support ministries, short-term cross-cultural ministry and for those who for other reasons have limited time for training.

The course majors on biblical and theological subjects, but includes also missiological and communication courses to develop basic skills in sharing the gospel cross-culturally. Included in the Cornerstone one year programme is a three week hands on cross-cultural mission experience (The cost for the cross-cultural mission experience is NOT included in the fees and will depend on the country you choose to go to).

Our certificate programme – EQF 5-Partial (Short Cycle-Partial) – is accredited by the ECTE.

Diploma in Intercultural Studies
The two year programme in Cornerstone Bible college, also called the Diploma programme in Intercultural Studies, prepares missionary candidates for cross-cultural work. Students who finish Cornerstone’s diploma programma succesfully are prepared for ministries as: pioneer church planting, church nurture, support and aid ministries, ‘tent making’ situations, etc.
Beside biblical studies, the second year majors on missiology, intercultural studies and cross-cultural communication. Spiritual and personal formation courses encourages students to develop their leadership skills. Included in the second year is an internship of six weeks hands-on mission experience in a cross-cultural setting (The cost for the six week mission experience is NOT included in the fees and will depend on the country you go to).

Our Diploma programme – EQF 5 (Short Circle) – is accredited by the ECTE.

1ST YEAR

Biblical Studies
Intro to hermeneutics
Developing exegetical skills
Old Testament Overview
New Testament Overview

Theology for Missions
Triune God & the Bible
Creation, humanity & the fall
Jesus & the cross
Salvation & final judgement
The Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Biblical theology of missions
Intro to missiology

Communicating the gospel across cultures
Cross-cultural awareness and Communication
Evangelism, Discipleship & Preaching
Islam
World Religions
Weekly ministry
Team internship (3 weeks)

Spiritual and Personal Formation
Personal and Spiritual Formation (including personal Mentoring)
Interpersonal relationships
Marriage & singleness
Intercultural teamwork
Conflict management

Second Year Curriculum

Exegetical Studies
Genesis 1-11
Job
Psalms
John
Romans
Hebrews
Revelation

Theology for Missions
Ecclesiology
History of missions
Contemporary theologies of mission
Biblical ethics across cultures
Individual research project
Communicating the gospel across cultures
Cultural anthropology
World religions
Church planting
Dependency & development issues
Children in crisis
Culture, Skills and Language Learning for Missions
Preaching & discipleship
Weekly ministry
Individual internship (6 weeks)

Spiritual and Personal Formation
Personal and Spiritual Formation (including personal Mentoring)
Emotional Resilience for Cross-Cultural Ministries
Leadership

Voltijds residentieel programma van één of twee jaar

Passen jij en Cornerstone bij elkaar?

Als je al deze vragen met ja kunt beantwoorden, dan is Cornerstone misschien wel de plek bij uitstek voor jou om je voor te bereiden op zendingswerk.

Ik ben een actieve volgeling van Jezus Christus.
Ik ben twintig jaar oud (of ouder).
Ik kan Engels spreken, schrijven en studeren.
Ik zou de uitdaging van intensieve studie en praktijkwerk met plezier aangaan.
Ik ben actief in mijn plaatselijke kerk.
Ik denk er serieus over na om aan de slag te gaan in intercultureel zendingswerk.
Mijn kerk steunt mijn passie om in de zending te dienen.

The fees for 2027–2028 are:

1st year programme

Tuition: € 3,910
Food & accommodation*: € 3,720
Total: € 7,630

2nd year programme

Tuition: € 3,605
Food & accommodation*: € 3,430
Total: € 7,035

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