Below you’ll find all of our instances of the FIS.
The Foundations for Intercultural Studies (FIS) is a second level school in the University of the Nations. This is a school made to start or pursue frontier missions in the medium or long term. It allows you to integrate and put into practice different teachings such as comprehension and knowledge of Islam and Muslims, Intercultural exchange, reconciliation between cultures. Thriving as an expatriate, working in teams, learning a new language and Integrating Biblical foundations.
Have you ever had a stirring in your heart to do Frontline Missions, but don’t know how to start? Do you get inspired by reading missionary biographies and feel God is working in your heart when watching videos about unreached people groups? Then the FIS is for you!
The Foundations for Intercultural Studies (FIS) is a three month school that is focused on equipping you to interact with the local community. You will learn about language and cultural acquisition, how to work in teams, understanding the culture and worldview of your people group and how to stay healthy, long term on the field. During the school you are immersed in the buzzing city life of Amman and exposed to a variety of ways to serve its people.
The Foundations for Intercultural Studies course aims to build pioneers who will be on the field long term.