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M.A. Missiology

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.

CE301

Teaching and Learning Methods

Credits: 3 Order: 0650
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.
Categories: Christian Education
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CE302

Christian Education and Theology

Credits: 3 Order: 0660
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...
Categories: Christian Education
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CE303

Church’s Educational Ministry

Credits: 3 Order: 0690
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.
Categories: High
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MS301

Biblical Principles of Missions

Credits: 3 Order: 0790
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.
Categories: Missiology
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MS302

Introduction to Christian Mission

Credits: 3 Order: 0800
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...
Categories: High
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MS304

Biblical Basis of Evangelism and Discipleship

Credits: 3 Order: 0820
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...
Categories: Missiology
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MS305

Evangelism in Multicultural Society

Credits: 3 Order: 0830
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...
Categories: High
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MS306

Intercultural Communication

Credits: 3 Order: 0860
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...
Categories: High
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MS343

Indigenous Church Planting and Growth

Credits: 3 Order: 0970
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...
Categories: Missiology
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MS344

Christian Mission and Anthropology

Credits: 3 Order: 0990
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...
Categories: High
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MS345

Religions of the World

Credits: 3 Order: 1010
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...
Categories: High
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PT302

Administration Skills and Leadership Development

Credits: 3 Order: 1040
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...
Categories: High
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PT303

Multi-cultural Leadership in Education

Credits: 3 Order: 1060
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.
Categories: High
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SF301

Spiritual Formation and Worship Life

Credits: 3 Order: 1110
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,...
Categories: Spiritual Formation
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SO343

Christian Ethics and Society

Credits: 3 Order: 1120
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...
Categories: High
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TH301

Introduction to the Old Testament

Credits: 3 Order: 1150
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...
Categories: High
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TH302

Introduction to the New Testament

Credits: 3 Order: 1170
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,...
Categories: High
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