Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies

Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta, is a Christian institution with a history dating to 1921 that combines liberal arts foundations with professional programmes. With a small and engaged student body, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in theology, arts, business, education, and sciences. Its learning model emphasizes close faculty mentorship, integrated values, and experiential learning, creating a community where students receive individualized attention and practical preparation for careers and service.

The campus culture at Ambrose supports academic growth alongside spiritual formation and community involvement. Students benefit from small class sizes, opportunities for internships, field education, and service-learning placements that connect classroom study to workplace and community contexts. The university prioritizes holistic development, encouraging leadership, critical thinking, and ethical reflection across disciplines.

Living in Calgary provides access to a dynamic city with strong employment sectors, outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities. Ambrose offers student services, advising, and campus activities that help international students integrate and thrive. Prospective applicants should consult admissions for programme specifics, scholarship options, and visa guidance to plan their studies and take advantage of Ambrose’s supportive academic environment.

This programme prepares students for intercultural professional roles domestically and internationally. It focuses on biblical and theological foundations, personal formation, and global mission perspectives. Students develop competence in cross-cultural engagement through structured coursework. The curriculum emphasizes leadership and spiritual development within diverse communities.

Focus areas include Intercultural Competence, Mission in Global Perspective, Leadership and Leadership Formation, Personal Formation and Development, Biblical and Theological Studies, Christian Formation in Community.

21 credits over two years; online format; no co-op or practicum stated.

Graduates enter roles in intercultural ministry, community outreach, and religious education.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 90 credit hours; minimum GPA of 2.7; personal commitment to Christ for at least one year; English proficiency if first language is not English; official transcripts in English; reference forms from employer, academic, or pastor; personal statement.

Online, full-time or part-time, duration up to two years.