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Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies |
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| Course Title: |
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Religion | |
| College: |
Liberty University Online 
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| Course Description: |
The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies program prepares students to confidently and compassionately serve in a variety of missions-oriented and cultural settings. Students will participate in intensive study of doctrinal learning, personal evangelism, and techniques for effective ministry in both local and international mission fields through this program. Specialized courses provide students with biblical training to supply the values, in-depth skills and knowledge needed to effectively serve the church in an evangelism-specific capacity. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Masters Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Regionally or nationally accredited bachelor's degree with at least a 2.0 GPA for admission in good standing. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (Liberty University Online) If you would like to spread your religious beliefs through mission work, while at the same time maintaining multicultural sensitivity as well as developing your communication skills, then you might consider earning a master's degree in intercultural studies. Liberty University's Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies program is designed to equip those men and women who are called to work in intercultural settings to find creative ways to share the gospel. It has been created to come alongside individuals serving in the cross-cultural ministry whether that be within their own country or perhaps in other parts of the world. This Intercultural Studies program prepares students to serve in a variety of cultural and missions-oriented settings with confidence and compassion. Through this program, students will engage in rigorous study of personal evangelism, doctrinal learning, and methods for effective ministry in both local and international mission fields. Courses give students training in the biblical and theological basis for mission, exposure to the realities of culture, world perspective, and world religions, as well as the tools to offer a faithful presentation of the gospel and scriptures that's imperative to the world’s diverse cultural contexts. Specialized courses give students in depth training to provide the values, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively serve the church in an evangelism-specific capacity. The Intercultural Studies program can help students gain comprehensive understanding of biblical teachings and provide them with the skills to communicate and interact with diverse cultural groups. Topics covered by the courses in this online Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies degree program include: - New Testament Orientation - New Testament Introduction - Old Testament Orientation - Old Testament Introduction - Systematic Theology - Contemporary Evangelism - Introduction to Apologetics - Church Growth - World Missions - Cross-Cultural Evangelism and Church Planting - Cross-Cultural Internship - Cross-Cultural Evangelism - Ministry of Teaching - Preparation of the Sermon - Expository Preaching - Communication in Christian Ministry Career Opportunities: Upon graduation, graduates could pursue such career as cross-cultural missionaries, missions agency leaders, missions pastors, church planters. Graduation Requirements: - Compete 36 Hours - Complete 30 Hours through Liberty University - 2.0 GPA - Degree must be completed within 5 years - Resident students will be required to pass the graduate writing assessment or complete GRST 500 - Online students will be required to take the graduate writing assessment - Submit Graduation Application at the beginning of final semester Admission Requirements: 1. Application for admissions to the Seminary Graduate Online programs 2. $50 application fee (payment can be deferred until after admission decision) 3. College transcripts (official transcripts needed for transfer credit consideration) 4. TOEFL score report (for foreign students and students who speak English as a second language) 5. Accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA 6. Pastoral recommendation (must be on church letterhead and signed by the pastor) 7. Questionnaire or Personal Statement |
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