Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAIS)

The purpose of Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies- (MAIS) is to equip students for a variety of Christian ministries in cross-cultural contexts, enabling them to be competent in leadership and communication with intercultural sensitivity. The MAISM program seeks to develop students with varied levels of cross-cultural exposure.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate a broad understanding of Christian faith from biblical, theological, and historical perspectives.

  • Demonstrate skills in applying spiritual practices for their own growth and for the development of others.

  • Demonstrate the capacity for leadership and ministry in environments or cultures different than their own.

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the mission of God and church in a culturally complex world.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete at least 42 semester credit hours with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0. In addition, students must complete a master’s thesis. The maximum time limit for completion of the MAISM is five years. This time limit may only be extended in special circumstances by petition to the academic dean.

Curriculum

BI 501 - New Testament Survey

BI 705 - Jesus Christ and the Gospels

FM 500 - Family Ministry & Mission

IS 750 - Language and Culture

MN 502 - Leadership Development

MN 533 - Family Ministry & Counseling

MN751 - Mentoring & Giftedness

MS 461 - The Counseling Ministry for Restoration

MS 500 - Biblical Principles of Mission

MS 510 - Theology of Mission

MS 513 - Building the Life Vision Education

MS 523 - Lifelong Vision and Learning

MS 532 - Biblical Strategies of Mission

MS 535 - Mission and Cultural Anthropology

MS 538 - History of Christian World Mission

MS 546 - World Mission History

MS 548 - Cross-cultural Evangelism and Church Planting

MS 851 - Korean Mission History Seminar

MS 853 - Spread of Islam and Mission

MS 585 - The Educational Psychology

TH 550 - Theological English

TH 700 - Asian Religions History of Church

Master's Thesis

Students in the MAISM are required to complete a thesis, which serves as the culminating project for the degree program. Designed to demonstrate the student’s competence in global mission, thesis should be marked by its integrative quality, drawing together the student’s learning across the MAISM curriculum. The thesis proposal must be approved by the program director. The normal length of the thesis is between 120 and 150 pages. The thesis is examined by the program director/mentor. The student must demonstrate competence in these areas: independent inquiry; mastery of the field of study, use of appropriate scholarly literature; and clear and coherent presentation. 

Master of Education in Intercultural Studies

A. Core Courses (Required)

  • EDIS 500 Foundations of Intercultural Studies

  • EDIS 510 Cultural Anthropology for Educators

  • EDIS 520 Intercultural Communication in Educational Contexts

  • EDIS 530 Global Perspectives in Education

  • EDIS 540 Worldviews, Religion, and Culture

  • EDIS 550 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education

  • EDIS 560 Comparative Education Systems

  • EDIS 570 Ethics and Leadership in Intercultural Settings

B. Research & Methodology

  • EDIS 600 Educational Research Methods

  • EDIS 610 Qualitative Research in Intercultural Contexts

  • EDIS 620 Program Evaluation and Assessment in Global Education

C. Practical Application / Field-Based Learning

  • EDIS 650 Intercultural Practicum / Field Experience

  • EDIS 660 Curriculum Design for Multicultural and Global Education

D. Electives (Choose 2–4, depending on program length)

  • EDIS 670 Conflict Resolution and Peace Education

  • EDIS 680 Teaching English Across Cultures

  • EDIS 690 Migration, Refugees, and Education

  • EDIS 700 Global Citizenship and Service Learning

  • EDIS 710 Educational Leadership in International and Cross-Cultural Settings

  • EDIS 720 Technology and Intercultural Learning

E. Capstone / Culminating Experience

  • EDIS 750 Capstone Project in Intercultural Studies

    or

  • EDIS 760 Thesis in Intercultural Studies