BS in Global and Intercultural Engagement
Change the World with a Bachelor’s in Global and Intercultural Engagement Degree
You want to make an impact on the world. We understand, and we want to help you get there. Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Global and Intercultural Engagement degree can help equip you with the knowledge and experience to make the changes you want to see.
By pursuing a global and intercultural engagement degree, you can have the opportunity to explore what global work looks like. You can receive real-life experience with an internship and learn an additional marketable skill with a double major or minor.
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View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Global and Intercultural Engagement Degree
Study Under Faculty Who Live What They Teach
At the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, your professors are more than academic experts, they’re active contributors to the fields of theology, ministry, and biblical scholarship. With experience in publishing, preaching, and ministry leadership, they bring current, real-world insight into every class. You’ll study under mentors who are not only rooted in Scripture but also shaping conversations within the evangelical world.
Grow in a Faithful, Theologically Grounded Community
Our School of Divinity is built on the unshakable foundation of biblical authority and conservative evangelical theology. From your first course to your final project, you’ll be immersed in a learning environment that values Scripture, honors tradition, and helps prepare you to lead with truth and conviction. Here, your faith and your education grow side by side.
Experience the Best of Both Worlds
Liberty gives you the personal investment of a small Bible college and the resources of a top-tier university. With one-on-one faculty mentorship, small class sizes, and access to world-class academic tools, you’ll enjoy a learning experience that’s both personal and powerful. You won’t just earn a degree, you can become equipped for life and ministry.
Train in a Space Designed for Ministry Excellence
The Freedom Tower, home to our School of Divinity, is more than a building; it’s a center for immersive, cutting-edge ministry training. From our 7-projector immersive classroom to the state-of-the-art homiletics lab and teleconferencing-enabled spaces, you’ll have access to tools that prepare you for modern ministry in a global world. Every space is designed to bring your learning to life.
Explore Church History Through Priceless Treasures
As a divinity student, you’ll also have access to the Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection, valued at over $1 million. This includes a fully functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica and a breathtaking 111-foot-long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century. These artifacts connect your studies to centuries of faith and remind you that your future ministry is part of a much larger story.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with This BS in Global and Intercultural Engagement?
Liberty University’s global and intercultural engagement degree can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Global mobilizer with a church or nonprofit organization
- Global opportunities in education/TESL/business/healthcare/communications/etc. when combined with a double major or minor in another discipline
- Humanitarian aid work
- Refugee work
- Short-term/long-term field personnel with global disciple-making organizations
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in This Global and Intercultural Engagement Bachelor’s?
Because our global and intercultural engagement degree is offered through our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, you can gain the biblical foundation to enter the ministry field. For example, you’ll take courses in inductive Bible study, hermeneutics, and the book of Romans.
In our global and intercultural engagement degree program, you will be exposed to all the pertinent information and training to start your career journey abroad. During your junior year, you will complete an overseas internship where you will be fully immersed in another culture.
In addition to the global and intercultural engagement curriculum, you’ll also double major or minor in another area of study. This gives you the opportunity to obtain an additional marketable skill that you can use to advance your international career. Choose from over a hundred different areas of study including business, the medical field, or pastoral leadership.
Featured BS in Global and Intercultural Engagement Courses
GICE 200 – Introduction to Global Engagement
GICE 385 – Preparation for Intercultural Workers
GICE 388 – Ethnographic Research
GICE 490 – Trends and Issues in Global Engagement
Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity
- View the Degree Completion Plan (coming soon)
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty for This BS in Global and Intercultural Engagement?
Experience a Campus That Shapes You Spiritually and Academically
Earning your degree at Liberty University isn’t just about checking off classes; it’s about transformation. Here, you can grow in your faith, be challenged intellectually, and build lifelong connections with professors and peers who are passionate about equipping the next generation of ministry leaders. Every part of campus life is designed to support your calling and your character.
Make the Freedom Tower Your Learning Ground
The Freedom Tower, home to Liberty’s School of Divinity, will be at the heart of your academic journey. This is a campus landmark and hub of innovation, ministry training, and spiritual formation. As a global and intercultural engagement student, you’ll take part in classes that connect you with international voices through advanced teleconferencing technology, giving you a window into ministry around the world without leaving the room.
Step Beyond the Classroom and Into the World
This program is about more than theory, it’s about living what you learn. You’ll spend a full semester abroad, earning 15 credit hours as you engage in cross-cultural ministry and hands-on research. This isn’t just study abroad, it’s purposeful immersion that prepares you to serve with wisdom, empathy, and confidence in any global context.
Choose an Internship That Matches Your Mission
Your internship isn’t just a requirement, it’s your opportunity to dive into meaningful, real-world ministry. You’ll choose a location that aligns with your calling and gain experience that directly connects to your long-term goals. Whether you’re supporting a church plant, working with a relief organization, or serving in a cross-cultural discipleship setting, your internship will prepare you to lead with conviction and compassion.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BS in Global and Intercultural Engagement Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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