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M.A. Missiology

Preparing Tomorrow’s Christian Leaders

The Master of Arts in Missiology (M.A. Missiology) program is designed for the student who is preparing to become a Missionary. All courses in the program award 3 credits upon successful completion. A total of 20 courses (60 credits) are required for graduation.

All Master of Arts programs require the following four courses:

TH301 Introduction to the Old Testament
TH302 Introduction to the New Testament
MS302 Introduction to Christian Mission
CE302 Introduction of Christian Education

An additional 16 courses (48 credits) are required from the Missiology electives.

PT302 Administration Skills and Leadership Development

A study of administration of the educational ministry in the local churches with attention to theological, multicultural, and systematic understandings and skills for empowering teachers and leaders. Furthermore, study includes implementation of educational programs and strategies.

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MS304 Biblical Basis of Evangelism and Discipleship

A study of the methods of personal and groups evangelism, equipping laypersons and church leaders to evangelize, use of church and para-church structures in evangelism, care of new converts and discipleship, use of apologetics, as well as current issues in…

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MS301 Biblical Principles of Missions

This course reviews perspectives in both Old and New Testaments on the mission of God that touches the nations under the rubric of the Kingdom of God.

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CE302 Christian Education and Theology

The aim of this course is to ensure consistency between theology and Christian education in Church's educational ministries. It examines the implications of theological prepositions, assumptions, and traditions for the practice of Christian Education. Theological approaches are examined from the...

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SO343 Christian Ethics and Society

The course studies the structure and content of Christian ethics as well as the goal, nature, and norm of Christian living, and attempt to construct a biblically-rooted paradigm to apply to major contemporary social issues such as human rights, politics,…

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MS344 Christian Mission and Anthropology

This study investigates the relationship between mission and Anthropology in respect to the fundamental belief on mission in the Bible. The student will learn the principles of cultural anthropology: race and culture, social organization and kinship, primitive religions, cultural dynamics,…

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CE303 Church’s Educational Ministry

A study of the meaning and significance of the church's educational ministry with attention to the enhancement of skills for plan, leadership development, curricula development for the local church.

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MS305 Evangelism in Multicultural Society

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the importance, the principles and practice of cross-cultural church evangelism and development in diverse cultural settings. It gives the students practical suggestions as to how to deliver the Gospel and…

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MS346 Formation of Contextual Ministry

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MS343 Indigenous Church Planting and Growth

In order to truly fulfill the Great Commission, new churches must be planted in every people group throughout the world. A study of church planting in diverse cultural settings, and the nurturing and developing of new churches in contemporary culture...

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MS306 Intercultural Communication

Students will realize the need to minimize misunderstanding in different cultures as they consider the differing world views of the speaker and his audience. Contextualization in communication is necessary for all missionaries in order to relevantly and meaningfully communicates the…

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MS302 Introduction to Christian Mission

A study of the methods of personal and group evangelism, equipping laypersons to evangelize, use of church and Para church structures in evangelism, care of new converts and discipleship, use of apologetics, as well as current issues in evangelism.

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TH302 Introduction to the New Testament

This course is an introductory survey of New Testament studies, emphasizing the use of the New Testament in Christian ministry, with attention to New Testament backgrounds, history, theology, canon, textual transmission, literary genres, critical methods, and special introductory problems of…

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TH301 Introduction to the Old Testament

An introductory survey of Old Testament studies, emphasizing the use of the Old Testament in Christian ministry, with attention to Old Testament backgrounds, history, theology, canon, textual transmission, literary genres, critical methods, and special introductory problems of selected Old Testament…

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PT303 Multi-cultural Leadership in Education

This course is focused on developing leadership skills in multi-cultural society. At the end of the course, students are expected to develop leadership skills to lead a multi-cultural group.

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MS345 Religions of the World

This course is intended to enable students to better understand historical development and central texts of major religions of the world such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Islam. As a part of general education, it is designed to engage the…

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SF301 Spiritual Formation and Worship Life

This introductory course is praxis based upon the biblical and theological framework of Christian spirituality. It provides opportunities for students to grow in grace through Bible study, prayer, personal discipline, the reading of devotional classics, and small groups. A portion...

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CE301 Teaching and Learning Methods

Theoretical, research-based, and practical aspects of classroom teaching. Topics include classroom management, planning, evaluation and teaching strategies which emphasize technology integration, team planning, investigate teaching methods for church school.

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