The Master of Arts concentration in Intercultural Studies seeks to prepare students to embark on the task of Christian mission, or for experienced missionaries wanting to better integrate the discipline of missiology with the practice of missions. The program will help the student to better understand Scripture with the aim of communicating the Gospel through bridging cultures at home and abroad. The student will be better equipped to contribute to the development of national leadership in churches and church-related institutions. This program can serve as continuing education for experienced missionaries, to prepare practitioners and teachers of missions, for mission pastors and those who lead and train short-term missions. The program, while global in its focus, will also provide useful skills for those exploring issues of the Gospel and culture in Western contexts.
What will I study?
| Program Prerequisites | |
|---|---|
| Mission and Social Sciences | 8 hours |
| Coursework in Mission, Social Science, or extensive intercultural experience | |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 9-10 hours minimum |
| OT 5000 and NT 5000 recommended and ST 5101, or ST 5102 recommended. | |
| Excess prerequisite hours completed at TEDS may be applied to the degree. | |
Program Curricula
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bible and Theology | 12-15 hours | |
| A minimum of one course (2 hours) each in Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology. The following are recommended: | ||
| OT 5100 | English Bible (Old Testament) | 2 hours |
| NT 5100 | English Bible (New Testament) | 2 hours |
| ST 5101 or 5102 or 5103 | Theology I, II, or III | 3-6 hours |
| ID 5000 | Biblical Theology and Interpretation -or- | 3 hours |
| ST 7395 | Hermeneutics | 3 hours |
| Required ME 6760 | Theology of Mission and Evangelism | 3 hours |
| Required Intercultural Studies Core | 7-9 hours | |
| Choose One: | ||
| ME 6240 | The Intercultural Missionary | 2 hours |
| ME 6610 | Anthropology for Ministry | 2 hours |
| ME 8210 | Intercultural Communication | 3 hours |
| Choose One: | ||
| ME 6410 | History of Missions in the Modern World | 3 hours |
| ME 7450 | Christianity in the Non-Western World Since 1700 | 3 hours |
| ME Elective | 2-3 hours | |
| Electives | 7-11 hours | |
| Elective course work is dependent upon academic and professional goals and is determined in consultation with the faculty advisor. | ||
| PT 5090 Field Ed (two semesters) -or- | 0 hours | |
| PT 5090 Field Ed (one semester) and ID 5080 Formation Group (two semesters) | 0 hours | |
| Capstone: One of the following is required: | 2 hours | |
| ID 7480 | MA Integrative Paper | 2 hours |
| PT 7465 -or- PT 7466 | ME Internship Note: Internship option required for students with limited cross-cultural experience as determined under ME faculty advisement. |
2 hours |
| ME 7485 | MA Thesis Also requires a research methods course as an elective. |
2 hours |
| TOTAL hours required | 32 hours | |