School of Intercultural Studies

The School of Intercultural Studies (SICS) equips students to communicate, live and work successfully in culturally diverse societies through applied programs in missiology, intercultural studies, linguistics and education, so that they can more effectively impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Through its graduate and undergraduate programs, the School of Intercultural Studies prepares Christians to fill such critical roles as teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), translating the Bible into foreign languages, serving with international businesses and Christian missions organizations, and doing missionary work around the world.

Graduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs

For more information on undergraduate programs offered by the School of Intercultural Studies, visit the anthropology major page or the intercultural studies major page.

Extension Centers

The School of Intercultural Studies offers programs outside of Biola's Southern California campus. For more information on our Extension Centers in Lithuania and Thailand, offering the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies and the Doctor of Missiology, visit the extension centers page.

Event

Socially Engaged Christians: Balancing the Great Commission w/ Great Compassion

Nov 13 - 15

The annual conference provides research updates, new resources and ministry developments, and fellowship and encouragement from colleagues in the field.

Welcome New Students

Please review the following information:
- Orientation & Registration
- Financial, Medical, Dining and Housing Info (PDF)
Visit Financial Aid
Complete the required Health Form

Contact Us

School of Intercultural Studies

Biola University

13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639

Tel: (562) 903-4844
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fall

Certificate and MA: August 1
Ph.D and D.Miss: April 15