Cross-Cultural Experience

At Eastern Mennonite Seminary we believe engaging with people and cultures different from one’s own better prepares you for ministry in our diverse world.

Learn why we feel cross-cultural study is beneficial for seminary students from our catalog

Options for filling the cross-cultural requirement

Students may choose to fulfill their cross-cultural requirements in a number of ways. They may take a trip led by faculty members at EMS. They may arrange an internship with significant cross-cultural dimensions or they may develop another proposal for approval by the director of cross-cultural studies.