Intercultural Studies, M.A.

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Overview

This degree equips practitioners personally, theologically and practically to provide effective intercultural leadership in both North American and global contexts. Students have opportunity to tailor this program to prepare for service in a variety of settings. The program includes biblical and theological foundations; cross-cultural, sociological and anthropological tools; analysis of historical and contemporary mission issues; ministry skills; and partnership opportunities in mission. Internships and other opportunities give students experience in ministry in cultural contexts different from their own—in Fresno's rich multicultural setting or in a foreign setting. This degree integrates evangelism, community development, church planting, leadership development, peacemaking, contextual theology and the mission of God.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Required Courses (60 Units)

General Theological Courses

BIB 720 - The Church and God's Mission in the World 3
BIB 725 - Biblical Interpretation I 2-3 *
BIB 750 - Biblical Theology I 3 *
BIB 752 - Biblical Theology II 3 *
BIB 790 - Senior Seminar 3 or
MIN 799 - Thesis 3-6
COUN 724 - Interpersonal Communication 2-3 **
MIN 705 - Mentoring/Connecting 1
MIN 770 - Ministry Discernment 0
THEO 705 - Christian Thought 2-3 **
THEO 730 - Discipleship and Ethics 2-3 *
* Must be taken as a 3 unit course
** Must be taken as a 2 unit course

Intercultural Studies Courses

Required Courses

PACS 700 - Basic Institute in Conflict Management And Mediation 2-3
THEO 740 - Global Christian Theologies 3
MIN 724 - Church Planting 2
MIN 752 - Urban Ministry: Into the Neighborhood 3 or
MIN 756 - Ministry Among Marginalized People 3
MIN 730 - Christians and Religious Neighbors 3
MIN 725 - Issues and Theologies of Mission 3
Choose two of the following:
MIN 793A - Supervised Ministry Experience I 1.5 and
MIN 793B - Supervised Ministry Experience II 1.5 or
MIN 794A - Urban Mission Practicum I 1.5 and
MIN 794B - Urban Mission Practicum II 1.5

Electives in mission or ministry (3 Units)

Electives

Choose an additional 5-8 Units