Faith Builders Training Institute | Evaluated Learning Experience
Cross-Cultural Communication ICS 342
Version 1 and 2: 60 hours (4 weeks).
Version 1: August 2019 – September 2025. Version 2: October 2025 - Present.
Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify the steps to servanthood that undergird cross-cultural interactions; initiate and sustain Level 1, 2 and 3 conversations; utilize “The Diamond” as a method of assessing and directing spiritual conversations with non-believers; and initiate and sustain spiritual conversations with nonbelievers. Version 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: observe and name beliefs, values, and behaviors of their own culture and others; identify the characteristics that mark effective cross-cultural communicators; give a 7-10-minute presentation that evaluates, summarizes, and interacts with the life and practices of a cross-cultural communicator; identify and illustrate places of their own weakness and strength in communication, and regularly choose opportunities to develop both strengths and weaknesses; initiate and sustain levels 1,2, and 3 conversations; practice active, responsive listening; participate in regular debriefs and self-evaluations to learn from others and practice critical self-evaluation; observe, support, and learn from experienced cross-cultural communicators; practice a lifestyle engaged with curiosity, love, and humility toward God and neighbors.
Version 1 and 2: This course takes students on a journey from the basics of initiating conversations through increasingly sustained dialogue with people different than themselves. A particular focus is on communication of the Christian faith to nonbelievers. Students practice the skills of communication in a variety of settings culminating with several days of face-to-face ministry to prison inmates.
Version 1:In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Humanities, Cross-Cultural Communications, Social Science, Theology, or Christian Ministries (10/20). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Communication Studies, Intercultural Communication, Theology/Religious Studies, Cross-Cultural Studies, Anthropology, International Relations or in General Education (Communication or Cultural Diversity requirement) (10/25 revalidation).



