Accelerated Master of Divinity/Missiology and Intercultural Studies
Description of the Accelerated Master of Divinity/Missiology and Intercultural Studies
The accelerated Master of Divinity/missiology and intercultural studies program is a professional graduate degree beyond the Bachelor of Arts or equivalent. It is designed to equip both male and female students for effective ministry as cross-cultural missionaries. This is a 60-semester hour accelerated program primarily related to preparation for cross-cultural missionary ministry. It is only available to students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Christian studies or biblical counseling at Mid-America, or students from other Christian colleges who have satisfied the specific course requirements as indicated. The first two-year segment of this program consists of prescribed on-campus studies. The final portion of the program may be completed in one of two ways:
- On-Campus/Online Studies
The final hours of academic studies may be completed by prescribed courses in residence at the Mid-America campus or online while stateside. - On-Field Studies
The final hours of academic studies may be completed by online prescribed courses on an assigned mission field as students serve under a two-year or three-year appointment with missions agencies such as the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board, or another mission agency approved by the missions department. During the two or three years, the students are actively involved in supervised functional field ministry as set forth in the job description prepared by the International Mission Board or mission agency.
Completion Requirements for the Accelerated Master of Divinity/Missiology and Intercultural Studies
General Requirements
In order to qualify for graduation from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, each student in the accelerated Master of Divinity/missiology and intercultural studies degree program must satisfy the General Requirements for Graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Each student seeking the accelerated Master of Divinity/missiology and intercultural studies degree must complete the 60 semester hours of credit specified in the following chart. The accelerated Master of Divinity/missiology and intercultural studies degree (fully On-Campus/online option) includes several components:
- 42 hours of required courses
- 15 semester hours of elective courses and
- a three-credit hour capstone paper/course.
The accelerated Master of Divinity/missiology and intercultural studies degree (2+2 On-Campus or Online/On-Field option) includes several components:
- 33 hours of required courses (on-campus/online)
- one 3 semester hour elective course (on-campus/online)
- 15 semester hours of master of Missiology thesis work (on-field) and
- 9 semester hours annotated bibliography (on-field).
The accelerated Master of Divinity/church planting degree includes several components:
- 36 hours of required courses (on campus or online) and
- 15 semester hours of master of Missiology/Urban Church Planting thesis work (on-field) and
- 9 semester hours annotated bibliography (on-field).
Note: Logos Bible Research Software (Silver edition or above) is recommended for courses in the New Testament Department.
Required Courses for the Accelerated Master of Divinity/Missiology and Intercultural Studies Degree
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CH 6150 | The History of the Baptists | 3 |
| GR 5801 & GR 5802 |
Greek 1 and Greek 2 |
6 |
| TH 6702 | Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
| AP 6910 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| Theology Elective | 3 | |
| Old Testament Elective | 3 | |
| MS 6520 | Anthropology and Worldview | 3 |
| MS 6311 | Church Planting | 3 |
| PM 7280 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Second Year | ||
| HB 5401 & HB 5402 |
Hebrew Grammar 1 and Hebrew Grammar 2 |
6 |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Principles of Teaching 1 and Principles of Teaching 2 |
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| Biblical Preaching 1 and Biblical Preaching 2 |
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| New Testament Elective | 3 | |
| MS 6332 | Strategies of Missions and Leadership Development | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Missions Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| MS 6595 | Missions Capstone Course | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
The Master of Divinity/missiology and intercultural studies program meets all prerequisite master-level requirements for both the Doctor of Ministry program and the Doctor of Philosophy program.
Required Courses for the Accelerated Master of Divinity/Missiology and Intercultural Studies/2+2/On Campus or Online/On Field Degree
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CH 6150 | The History of the Baptists | 3 |
| GR 5801 & GR 5802 |
Greek 1 and Greek 2 |
6 |
| TH 6702 | Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
| MS 6332 | Strategies of Missions and Leadership Development | 3 |
| PM 7280 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| MS 6520 | Anthropology and Worldview | 3 |
| Old Testament Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 24 | |
| Second Year | ||
| HB 5401 & HB 5402 |
Hebrew Grammar 1 and Hebrew Grammar 2 |
6 |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Biblical Preaching 1 and Biblical Preaching 2 |
||
| Principles of Teaching 1 and Principles of Teaching 2 |
||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| MS 6485 | Missions Thesis 1 | 9 |
| MS 6486 | Missions Thesis 2 | 6 |
| MS 6482 | Missions Annotated Bibliography | 3 |
| MS 6483 | Missions Annotated Bibliography | 3 |
| MS 6484 | Missions Annotated Bibliography | 3 |
| Hours | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
The Master of Divinity/missiology and intercultural studies program meets all prerequisite master-level requirements for both the Doctor of Ministry program and the Doctor of Philosophy program.
Required Courses for the Accelerated Master of Divinity/Missiology/Urban Church Planting Degree
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MS 6311 | Church Planting | 3 |
| GR 5801 & GR 5802 |
Greek 1 and Greek 2 |
6 |
| TH 6702 | Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
| AP 6910 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| CH 6150 | The History of the Baptists | 3 |
| MS 6520 | Anthropology and Worldview | 3 |
| MS 6405 | Traditional World Religions and Cults | 3 |
| Hours | 24 | |
| Second Year | ||
| HB 5401 & HB 5402 |
Hebrew Grammar 1 and Hebrew Grammar 2 |
6 |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Biblical Preaching 1 and Biblical Preaching 2 |
||
| Principles of Teaching 1 and Principles of Teaching 2 |
||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| MS 6485 & MS 6486 |
Missions Thesis 1 and Missions Thesis 2 |
15 |
| MS 6482 | Missions Annotated Bibliography | 3 |
| MS 6483 | Missions Annotated Bibliography | 3 |
| MS 6484 | Missions Annotated Bibliography | 3 |
| Hours | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
The Master of Divinity/missiology/church planting program meets all prerequisite master-level requirements for both the Doctor of Ministry program and the Doctor of Philosophy program.