Diversity & Cultural Awareness

Mission

The Cultural Intelligence Task Force has been formed to assess the current cultural climate of the school related to GRACE, to solicit feedback from constituent groups, and to formulate a strategic plan in targeting identified needs unique to our school community.

diversity at work and on campus

Vision

We want the Dalat community to develop cultural intelligence for the purpose of peace-making, promoting justice, practicing humility, and pursuing truth.

We Believe

God created each of us uniquely and with equal value.
• Understanding our identity in Christ fosters unity.
• Differences enrich our cultural experiences and broaden our perspectives.
• The Bible provides our framework for understanding GRACE.

Cultural Intelligence Task Force

Cultural Intelligence Definition: Cultural intelligence is the skill to engage effectively and empathetically in diverse situations (G.R.A.C.E.).

Biological sex—male and female (Genesis 1:27, Galatians 3:26-28)

Human-determined groups based on physical characteristics (Acts 17:26)

A person’s design, talents, and skills throughout the scope of their life (Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:13-14, Matthew 19:14)

Customs, traditions, language, religion, values, and societal expectations and expressions of a group of people (Revelation 7:9)

A measure of access to resources (Proverbs 22:2, 1 Corinthians 12:13)