Intercultural Studies
D. Complete the entire program in no more than six years. E. Students who are placed on probation after the first 15 credits, are granted one semester in which to bring their academic work up to the required level for continuance in the program. A student cannot graduate while on probation. F. Successfully pass a comprehensive examination over coursework. G. Students who are not proficient in a second language will be required to take ISAL 520 or 655. Proficiency standards for a second language will be determined by the program director in consultation with the faculty. The standards are given in the student handbook. H. Meet with department advisor and a Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admissions, Registration & Graduation Requirements section). Curriculum The Master of Arts in Missions curriculum includes courses in: 1) core curriculum, 18 credits, 2) Bible / Theology, 21 credits 3) electives, 19 credits. The total requirement is 58 credits. Core Curriculum (18 Credits) ISAN 507 Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ISCL 520 Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment Credit(s): 3. ISCL 555 Introduction to World Missions Credit(s): 3. ISCL 709 Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3. ISCL 727 Principles of Church Multiplication Credit(s): 3. ISCL 747 Christianity & Culture Credit(s): 3. Bible &Theology (21 Credits) Talbot Bible / Theology courses: 12 credits ISCL 724 Issues in Spiritual Warfare Credit(s): 3. ISCL 751 Theology of Mission Credit(s): 3. ISCL 752 Acts: Biblical & Missiological Credit(s): 3. Note: Talbot Bible / Theology courses to be selected with the Program Director’s concurrence. Electives in Intercultural Studies/Missiology (19 Credits) Each student will select intercultural studies / missiology courses as electives under the supervision of the program director. These may be designed to form a concentration or specialization. Doctor of Missiology Objectives The Doctor of Missiology degree equips students 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. The program promotes the development of researchers, teachers, administrators, consultants, Bible translators, church multipliers, curriculum developers, community developers, member care professionals, and business persons able to conduct cross-cultural ministries with conviction, clarity, competence, and compassion, without compromising the sacred Scriptures. Program Requirements The program requires a minimum of 35 credits past the appropriate master’s degree, with 27 semester hours of coursework and 8 semester hours of dissertation research. If a student has graduate coursework but no master’s degree, or has a master’s degree which does not contain the background necessary for the D.Miss. program, the total program will be longer than 35 credits, and this will be determined with the director of the program. A faculty advisor will guide each student in planning a program of courses to serve his or her ministry needs. Each student will select a mentor from the graduate faculty to guide his or her dissertation research. Admission into the graduate program of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies does not guarantee completion of the doctoral degree. Time Limit for Degree Completion All course and academic requirements for the D.Miss. degree must be completed within 10 years, beginning on the date of the student’s first registration. Petitions for extension beyond 10 years will be considered on a case by case basis for students who may need extensive field experience or field research requirements. Withdrawal & Re-Admission Procedures A student who must drop out of school or is planning to return to field service must go through the formal withdrawal process. To return to active status the student should contact the program director and file a re-admission form with the admissions office. Leave of Absence Inactive students are those who have requested and been granted Leave of Absence from the program. A Leave of Absence may be granted upon petition for change of status if there is deemed sufficient reason for interrupting the program and intention to return to the program. A Leave of Absence must be renewed by petition each semester and may not exceed two consecutive semesters. A Leave of Absence longer than two semesters will require withdrawal from the program and a petition for re-admission if the student later wishes to regain active status. Each leave of absence must receive the approval of the student’s program advisor and the Dean of the school. Students on leave are required to register for ISCL 893 Leave of Absence each term. Oral Interview All students will have an oral interview with a faculty committee to evaluate their progress and potential for
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