Prepare to lead with compassion and purpose through the Master of Arts in Intercultural Disability Ministry online. This program equips you to minister to and advocate for people with disabilities worldwide, integrating biblical insights with practical strategies for effective, inclusive ministry.
Gain strategies for effective evangelism and ministry to people with various disabilities.
Develop a biblical understanding of disability within God’s sovereignty and the church.
Equip church communities to foster inclusivity for people with disabilities.
Empower discipleship in practical living, spiritual growth, and leadership.
Advocate effectively and create services that support individuals with disabilities.
Students may elect to take twelve (12) courses (3 credits each) to complete the 36-credit Master of Arts in Disability Ministry degree program.
I. Bible & Theology |
3 |
| Dynamics of Kingdom Ministry (BTH511) | 3 |
II. Intercultural Disability Ministry Core Courses |
18 |
| Introduction to Disability (IDM511) | 3 |
| A Biblical Perspective on Disability (IDM512) | 3 |
| Global Perspectives on Disability (IDM513) | 3 |
| Pastoral Theology and Disability Ministry (IDM521) | 3 |
| Disability Inclusive Development & Human Services (IDM522) | 3 |
| The Philosophy of Disability Education (IDM523) | 3 |
III. Intercultural Mission and Discipleship |
9 |
| Choose 3 courses from the following: | |
| Missiological Education – Training for Affective Growth (EDU511) | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Ministry – Design for Effective Teaching (EDU522) | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Communications in Ministry (ICS511) | 3 |
| Applied Church-Planting Models & Methods (ICS522) | 3 |
| Contextualization in Missions (ICS523) | 3 |
IV. General Electives |
6 |
| Choose 2 courses from the following: | |
| Transforming Power of the Gospel (BTH512) | 3 |
| Biblical Foundations of Leadership (BTH513) | 3 |
| Jesus as Leader (BTH514) | 3 |
| Intercultural Interaction in Mission (ICS512) | 3 |
| Missiological Anthropology (ICS521) | 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 and Intercultural Disability Ministry Core Courses, and a fifteen (15) credit thesis. The thesis must relate to the application of intercultural disability ministry concepts to the student’s current or anticipated ministry. The total number of credits required is 36.
I. Bible & Theology |
3 |
| Dynamics of Kingdom Ministry (BTH511) | 3 |
II. Intercultural Disability Ministry Core Courses |
18 |
| Introduction to Disability (IDM511) | 3 |
| A Biblical Perspective on Disability (IDM512) | 3 |
| Global Perspectives on Disability (IDM513) | 3 |
| Pastoral Theology and Disability Ministry (IDM521) | 3 |
| Disability Inclusive Development & Human Services (IDM522) | 3 |
| The Philosophy of Disability Education (IDM523) | 3 |
III. 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 |
IV. 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 |