Purpose
The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies program is designed to equip students in Christian leadership to serve in global missions with a vision and to work effectively with other cultures through learning to better understand and appreciate them.
Goals
Upon completion of the M.A.I.C.S. program, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Biblically Informed Practices: The Foundation of Missional Leadership || Graduates will integrate theology and practice to develop informed responses to needs and challenges encountered in their ministries in a cross-cultural context.
- Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Missional Leadership || Graduates will cultivate a lifelong learner’s attitude that nurtures personal and spiritual vitality and maturity.
- Missional Church: The Goal of Missional Leadership || Graduates will develop plans for their church’s missional participation in cross-cultural contexts.
- Leadership Development: The Implementation of Missional Leadership || Graduates will demonstrate familiarity with the diversity of theories and practices in leadership and management, and apply selected ministry tools.
- Global Diversity: The Perspective of Missional Leadership || Graduates will articulate a global perspective with respect to their professional training.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited four-year university or seminary with a GPA of 2.67 (B- or 80%) or above.
- Converted and baptized for at least two years.
- A demonstration of personal and spiritual maturity, with two recommendations from church pastors or leaders.
- The ability to understand Mandarin. (An interview will be given to assess listening comprehension)
- Proof of English proficiency is required. A minimum TOEFL score of 470 / 52 (TOEFL iBT) is required. (Applicants with a bachelor’s or higher degree from English-speaking schools are exempt from this requirement.)
Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 64 units of coursework. This includes 56 units of core courses, and 8 units of ICS elective courses.
Duration and Location
The program must be completed between 2 to 7 years. Students may petition for an extension on a case-by-case basis.
Core Courses
1. Biblical Studies (15 units)
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TSS500 | 釋經學 / Hermeneutics | (3) |
NTS501 | 新約綜覽 I / NT Survey I | (3) |
NTS502 | 新約綜覽 II / NT Survey II | (3) |
OTS542 | 摩西五經 / The Pentateuch | (3) |
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*以下課程三選一 | Choose any of 1 from below | |
OTS528 | 歷史書研究 / Historical Literature | (3) |
OTS554 | 詩歌智慧書 / Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature | (3) |
OTS559 | 先知書研究 / Prophetic Literature | (3) |
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2. Theological & History Studies (12 units)
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TSS504 | 圖書資訊研究法 / Library Information Research Method | (1) |
TSS534 | 神、聖經與基督 / God, Bible and Christology | (3) |
TSS535 | 救恩、聖靈與成聖 / Soteriology, Penumatology, and Sanctification | (3) |
TSS537 | 教會與末世 / Ecclesiology and Eschatology | (2) |
TSS510 | 教會歷史 / Church History | (3) |
3. Practical Theology (5 units)
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PTS519 | 靈命塑造與操練 / Spiritual Formation & Practicum | (3) |
MCS527 | 個人佈道 / Personal Evangelism | (2) |
4. Family Ministry (5 units)
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PCS578 | 聖經與家庭 / Bible and Family | (3) |
PCS531 | 教牧協談 I / Pastoral Counseling I | (2) |
5. Intercultural Studies Core Course (19 units)
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ICS520 | 宣教歷史 / Missions History | (3) |
ICS530 | 城市事工 / Urban Ministry | (3) |
ICS531 | 地方教會宣教士工 / Missios in the Local Church | (2) |
ICS540 | 屬靈領導學 / Leadership Development | (3) |
ICS541 | 宣教士的靈命與實務 / Life of a Missionary | (3) |
ICS552 | 屬靈爭戰 / Spiritual Warfare | (2) |
ICS550 | 宣教實習導引 / Mission Practicum Orientation | (2) |
ICS551 | 宣教實習教育 / Mission Practicum | (0) |
ICS581 | Mission Capstone Project | (1) |
M.A.I.C.S.
Two-year Curriculum Schedule
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First Semester
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Second Semester
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1st year |
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Hermeneutics |
(3) |
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Spiritual Formation & Practicum |
(3) |
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NT Survey I |
(3) |
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NT Survey II/ Single Book Study |
(3) |
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God, the Bible, and Christ |
(3) |
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Bible and Family |
(3) |
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Personal Evangelism |
(2) |
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Church History |
(3) |
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Urban Ministry |
(3) |
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Leadership Development |
(3) |
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Library Info Research Methods |
(1) |
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15 |
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15 |
summer |
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Mission Practicum Orientation |
(2) |
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Spiritual Warfare |
(2) |
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Mission Practicum |
(0) |
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ICS Elective |
(2) |
2nd year |
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The Pentateuch |
(3) |
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OT Historical Literature |
(3) |
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Ecclesiology and Eschatology |
(2) |
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Soteriology, Pneumatology, Sanctification |
(3) |
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Pastoral Counseling I |
(2) |
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Life of a Missionary |
(3) |
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Mission History |
(3) |
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Mission Capstone Project |
(1) |
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Mission in the Local Church |
(2) |
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ICS Elective |
(2) |
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ICS Elective |
(2) |
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ICS Elective |
(2) |
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14 |
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14 |
Church Life
Students are required, with the exception of the first semester, to participate in local church activities.
Transfer Students
- All transfer students from other accredited seminaries must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (B or 83.5%), and complete an application in accordance with the Scholastic Regulations.
- For all other transfer situations, please refer to “Transfer of Credits” in the Scholastic Regulations.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 64 semester units of coursework with a GPA of at least 2.0 (C or 75%).
- Attend the seminary retreat at least once during the program.
- Obtain academic clearance.
- Students who have 3 or less credit units remaining to complete the degree program may still attend the commencement. Such students must show proof of registration for the remaining units in the following summer term.