Experience deep biblical and intercultural training with the Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministry Studies online. This flexible program empowers mission practitioners with advanced theological, leadership, and intercultural skills, available through course or thesis track options. Tailor your education to prepare for impactful leadership and effective ministry anywhere in the world.
Build a Kingdom-oriented worldview centered on God’s sovereignty.
Apply practical intercultural ministry skills and strategies.
Master contextualization techniques for effective ministry.
Enhance cross-cultural communication and leadership abilities.
Understand the transformative power of the Gospel in diverse contexts.
Students may elect to take twelve (12) courses (3 credits each) to complete the 36-credit Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministry degree program.
I. Bible & Theology |
6 |
| Dynamics of Kingdom Ministry (BTH511) | 3 |
| Transforming Power of the Gospel (BTH512) | 3 |
II. Intercultural Studies Core |
12 |
| Choose 4 courses from the following: | |
| Cross-Cultural Communication in Ministry (ICS511) | 3 |
| Intercultural Interaction in Mission (ICS512) | 3 |
| Missiological Anthropology (ICS521) | 3 |
| Applied Church-Planting Models & Methods (ICS522) | 3 |
| Contextualization in Missions (ICS523) | 3 |
| Movements and Becoming a Movements Catalyst (ICS524) | 3 |
III. General Electives |
18 |
| Choose 6 courses from the following (or any remaining Intercultural Studies courses): | |
| Biblical Foundations of Leadership (BTH513) | 3 |
| Jesus as Leader (BTH514) | 3 |
| Missiological Education – Training for Affective Growth (EDU511) | 3 |
| Philosophy of Missiological Education (EDU521) | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Ministry – Design for Effective Teaching (EDU522) | 3 |
| Missiological Education – Design of Affective Training (EDU523) | 3 |
| Ministry Training – Program and Curriculum Design (EDU524) | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation for Leaders (LDR511) | 3 |
| Transforming Organizational Culture in Mission (LDR512) | 3 |
| Leading Multicultural Teams in Mission (LDR521) | 3 |
| Lifelong Christian Leadership Development (LDR522) | 3 |
| Measuring and Improving Christian Leadership (LDR523) | 3 |
| Mentoring and Developing Christian Leaders (LDR524) | 3 |
| Collaborative Missions Leadership (LDR531) | 3 |
| Creative Innovation in Christian Leadership (LDR532) | 3 |
| Vision and Strategic Planning in Mission (LDR533) | 3 |
The Thesis Track gives students the option of seven (7) courses from Bible and Theology, Intercultural Studies, Education, Leadership, a Research Methods course, and a twelve (12) credit thesis. The thesis must relate to the application of intercultural education concepts to the student’s current or anticipated ministry. The total number of credits is 36.
I. Bible & Theology |
6 |
| Dynamics of Kingdom Ministry (BTH511) | 3 |
| Transforming Power of the Gospel (BTH512) | 3 |
II. Intercultural Studies Core |
12 |
| Choose 4 courses from the following: | |
| Cross-Cultural Communication in Ministry (ICS511) | 3 |
| Intercultural Interaction in Mission (ICS512) | 3 |
| Missiological Anthropology (ICS521) | 3 |
| Applied Church-Planting Models & Methods (ICS522) | 3 |
| Contextualization in Missions (ICS523) | 3 |
III. General Electives |
3 |
| Choose 1 course from the following (or any remaining Intercultural Studies courses): | |
| Biblical Foundations of Leadership (BTH513) | 3 |
| Jesus as Leader (BTH514) | 3 |
| Missiological Education – Training for Affective Growth (EDU511) | 3 |
| Philosophy of Missiological Education (EDU521) | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Ministry – Design for Effective Teaching (EDU522) | 3 |
| Missiological Education – Design of Affective Training (EDU523) | 3 |
| Ministry Training – Program and Curriculum Design (EDU524) | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation for Leaders (LDR511) | 3 |
| Transforming Organizational Culture in Mission (LDR512) | 3 |
| Leading Multicultural Teams in Mission (LDR521) | 3 |
| Lifelong Christian Leadership Development (LDR522) | 3 |
| Measuring and Improving Christian Leadership (LDR523) | 3 |
| Mentoring and Developing Christian Leaders (LDR524) | 3 |
| Collaborative Missions Leadership (LDR531) | 3 |
| Creative Innovation in Christian Leadership (LDR532) | 3 |
| Vision and Strategic Planning in Mission (LDR533) | 3 |
IV. Thesis Research Courses |
15 |
| Thesis Intro: Missiological Research Methods (RSC511) | 3 |
| Thesis I: Defining the Problem and Proposed Methodology (RSC611) | 3 |
| Thesis II: Literature Research and Refined Methodology (RSC612) | 3 |
| Thesis III: Discovery, Analysis, and Conclusions (RSC613) | 3 |
| Thesis IV: Findings and Conclusions (RSC614) | 3 |
V. Optional Courses |
3 |
| Only necessary if unable to complete above courses. Fees apply. | |
| Thesis V: Additional Research Assistance (RSC615) | 3 |
| Thesis VI: Final Research Assistance (RSC616) | 3 |