Master of Arts in Missiology and Intercultural Studies

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Description

The Master of Arts/missiology and intercultural studies degree is designed to equip students for service as a minister in the area of missions in the local church, leadership in missions, both foreign and home, or a director or leader in a local community ministry agency. This degree requires 60 semester hours of academic credit for graduation.

Completion Requirements 

General Requirements

In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Seminary or College, each student seeking the Master of Arts/missiology and intercultural studies degree must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.

Course Requirements

Each student pursuing the Master of Arts/missiology and intercultural studies degree must complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart, including 54 semester hours of required courses and six practicum hours. Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is recommended for courses in the New Testament Department.

Required Courses

Plan of Study Grid
First YearHours
EV 6200 Personal Evangelism 3
Select one of the following: 6
CM 7450
& CM 7452
 Principles of Teaching 1
and Principles of Teaching 2
HM 7001
& HM 7005
 Biblical Preaching 1
and Biblical Preaching 2
TH 6701
& TH 6702		 Systematic Theology 1
and Systematic Theology 2		 6
NT 5601
& NT 5602		 New Testament Survey 1
and New Testament Survey 2		 6
OT 5101
& OT 5102		 Old Testament Survey 1
and Old Testament Survey 2		 6
MS 6370 Introduction to Missions 3
 Hours30
Second Year
CH 6150 The History of the Baptists 3
MS 6311 Church Planting 3
EN 7900 Introduction to Research and Writing 3
MS 6405 Traditional World Religions and Cults 3
MS 6332 Strategies of Missions and Leadership Development 3
MS 6520 Anthropology and Worldview 3
PM 7300 Spiritual Formation 3
MS 6435 Pauline Theology and Missions 3
MS 6581 Missions Practicum 1 3
MS 6582 Missions Practicum 2 3
 Hours30
 Total Hours60