Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog I ntercultural S tudies Faculty
Master of Arts in Missions Objectives The Master of Arts in Missions is designed for
individuals who have been in Christian missions ministry for a number of years and have not had the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree. The program provides graduate level training in three areas: Core Curriculum of Missiology and Intercultural Studies; Bible / Theology; and Electives. Students admitted without the B.A. or its equivalent must have at least 3 years of Bible School training, or 2 years of college equivalency courses. This degree is not a stepping-stone to a Ph.D. program and in most cases it is a terminal degree. However, exceptional students may petition for probationary entrance into the Doctor of Missiology program. Please see the admission requirements for the Doctor of Missiology program. Admission Requirements Personal Qualifications 1. Completion of five years in missions ministry and presently in a ministry. 2. Participation in the Master of Arts program in Missions presumes a significant level of ministry experience and personal maturation. The program intent is to provide an option for those who desire to enhance their ministry but whose circumstances of age and finances make a return to a baccalaureate program detrimental to their ongoing missions ministry. 3. Applicants usually will not have the B.A. or equivalent degree. CSICS offers other programs for applicants who have the baccalaureate degree. 4. Three references are required: church or denominational endorsement; personal friend; and ministry colleague (or employer if currently employed outside the missions community). Academic Qualifications 1. Equivalency of two years of collegiate level studies or three years of Bible School training. 2. Proficiency in English language. Admission Procedure 1. The applicant’s potential to compete successfully in a graduate program will be determined by the M.A. in Missions program director, the CSICS Dean, and the Admissions Officer who will interview each applicant and evaluate all credentials. 2. Each approved applicant will be enrolled in the Master of Arts in Missions program on probation and must complete the first five courses (15 credits) with a grade point of at least 3.3 or higher to advance further in the program. Graduation Requirements A. Satisfactorily complete 58 semester credits as outlined in the curriculum. B. At least 24 credits must be taken at this institution. C. Obtain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale with no grade below “B” in all courses to be credited toward graduation.
Tom Steffen, D.Miss.
Chair
Hayward, Steffen
Professors
Decker, Greene, McMahan, Pennoyer, Pittle, S. Russsell, Sappington, Starcher
Associate Professors
McEwen, Langenwalter
Assistant Professors
Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Missions
The Master of Arts in Missions degree is designed for individuals who have been in mission’s ministry for a number of years, and have not had the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree but who now wish advanced training related to their ministries. Students will be encouraged to integrate into their ministry experiences advanced studies in Bible and theology as well as insights from anthropology, sociology, history and communication theory. Doctor of Missiology The Doctor of Missiology degree is designed to enhance people, partnerships and publications that will advance the missions enterprise to a higher level of scholarship, spirituality, service, and sacrifice through the critical reflection of cross-disciplines; church history, theology, the social sciences, and missions strategies. It is the goal of the program to promote the development of researchers, teachers, administrators, consultants, Bible translators, church multipliers, curriculum developers, community developers, member care professionals, and business persons who shall be able to conduct cross- cultural ministries with conviction, clarity, competence, and compassion, without compromising the sacred Scriptures. Certificate in Orality The Certificate in Orality requires 24 credits of coursework. Courses (24 Credits) ISCL 614 Topics in Oral Ministries Credit(s): 3. This course must be repeated with different content for a total of 15 credits. ISAN 513 Comparative Folklore & Mythology Credit(s): 3. ISAN 531 Sign, Symbol & Structure Credit(s): 3. ISCL 744 Narrative in Scripture and Teaching Credit(s): 3. Note: These can also be combined with 18 credits of core courses leading to an M.A. in Intercultural Studies degree.
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