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Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies

Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies

About Program

The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies is a 36-credit graduate degree, and Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies-Islamic Studies Concentration is a 48-credit graduate degree. These degrees are designed to enable individuals in the Asia Pacific region to develop a balanced missions philosophy for effective cross-cultural missionary service, and leadership. They also provide a foundation for pursuing graduate studies beyond the Masters level.

Requirements

  • 24 credits in Bible/Theology courses

  • 12 credits in Ministry/Mission courses including Evangelism or Church Planting

  • A three-credit mission practicum is strongly recommended (MIS 639).

  • Those holding a Graduate Certificate in Ministerial and Theological Studies only need to complete 36 credits for this degree.

Curriculum

Theological Studies
Credits
Cr.

BIB 528 Hermeneutics

3

THE 580 Perspectives in Pentecostalism

3

THE 567 Biblical Theology of Missions

3

Mission Studies
Credits
Cr.

MIS 520 Applied Missionary Cultural Anthropology

3

MIS 568 History of Missions

3

MIS 580 Cross-Cultural Communication

3

MIS 510 Perspective in World Missions (Optional)

3

One Mission Course

3

Research/Electives
Credits
Cr.

RES 536 Research Methods I

3

RES 537 Reseach Method II - Statistics or RES 538 Research Methods II - Non-Statistics

3

RES 601 Thesis/Project or Three (3) elective courses from any Theological/Ministerial

3

Tuition Fees

The fees for this program varies depending on what inclusions you will wish to include along the tuition fees. To learn more about the fees, please visit the Tuition Fees page below.

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