Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
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 |
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BIB 528 Hermeneutics | 3 |
THE 580 Perspectives in Pentecostalism | 3 |
THE 567 Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
Mission Studies | Credits |
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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 |
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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 |