Master of Arts in Intercultural Mission
The purpose of this degree is to equip men and women for intercultural mission locally and globally. The program includes biblical and theological foundations, cross-cultural perspectives, analysis of historical and contemporary issues in mission, ministry skills, and partnership opportunities in mission. It integrates evangelism, community development, church planting, peace making, contextual theology, and the global mission of God.
Course Requirements (60 units)
Biblical Studies (11 units)
- Biblical Interpretation 1 (2)
- Biblical Theology 1 (3)
- Biblical Theology 2 (3)
- Biblical Studies Electives (3)
Theology/History (9 units)
- The Church and God’s Mission in the World (3)
- Biblical Theology of Mission and Evangelism (3)
- Christian Thought (3)
Practical Studies (20 units)
- Missionary Anthropology (3)
- Evangelism, Church Planting, and Church Growth (3)
- Christian Community Development (3)
- Supervised Ministry Experience 1 (1.5)
- Supervised Ministry Experience 2 (1.5)
- Basic Institute In Conflict Management & Mediation (2)
- Ministry Discernment (0)
- Intercultural Mission Electives (3)
- Pastoral Ministries Elective (3)
Personal/Social Formation (11)
- Discipleship and Ethics (3)
- Cross-Cultural Encounter (3)
- Interpersonal Communication (2)
- Mentoring/Connecting (1)
- Spiritual Formation (2)
Senior Seminar/Thesis (3-6 units)
- Senior Seminar (3)
or Thesis (6)