MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Course Aim: To assist committed missionaries without a basic theological degree seeking academic training in basic theology and mission courses.
Prerequisites
A. Practical Experience. Those who apply for this degree must have field experience in missions. This might be domestic or foreign, though it need not be long-term service. Applicants for admission must submit documentation of field experience.
B. Call to missions. Those who expect to serve as field missionaries must give testimony of a call to missions in their application materials.
C. Academic Requirements. Applicants for this degree must hold a university or professional degree.
Academic Format
The courses and seminars comprising this program will be taught in a modular format. The courses are offered in a 2-year cycle.
Total Credits to Graduate
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60
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General Studies
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24
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BS1105 Biblical Interpretation
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3
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BS1102/1103 Old Testament Survey I & II
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4
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BS1104 New Testament Survey
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4
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TH1101/2/3 Christian Theology I, II, III
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6
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CM101 Introduction to Preaching: Sermon Preparation
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2
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Preaching Skill: Delivery
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2
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Elective
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3
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Intercultural Studies
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36
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ME1101 Introduction to Missions
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2
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ME1102 A Survey of World Religious
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2
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ME1103 Evangelism: Principles & Practice
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2
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ME1201 Biblical Basis of Missions
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2
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ME1202 History of Missions
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2
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ME1203 Introduction of Cross-Cultural Church Planting
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2
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ME1204 Missions Strategy
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2
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ME1205 Cultural Anthropology
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2
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ME1206 Principles & Practice of Missions
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2
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YM1448 Youths Missions
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2
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ME1210 Spiritual Formation for Missionaries
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2
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YM1207 Leadership in Missions
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2
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ME1208 Cross-Cultural Communication
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2
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Electives
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2
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2 Seminars on 1 Research Project
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4
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ME11504 Missions Practicum/Internship
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4
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