BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Education Ministry Leadership

Program Overview

The Accelerated BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Education Ministry Leadership prepares students for church-related vocations. The program provides a strong foundation in biblical studies, theology, and intercultural studies, while developing leadership skills and preparing students for careers in ministry. The program includes 63 credit hours of undergraduate coursework, 6 credit hours of shared undergraduate/graduate coursework, and 30 credit hours of graduate coursework. Graduates are prepared for roles such as associate pastor for discipleship, student minister, and minister of outreach/missions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Accelerated BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Education Ministry Leadership degree plan prepares students planning for careers in church-related vocations, providing a seamless interface between undergraduate and graduate degrees. Through Christ-centered higher education, students prepare to work as leaders in local church ministry, serving in roles such as associate pastor for discipleship, student ministry, ministers of outreach/missions, and more.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a strong foundation in biblical studies, theology, and intercultural studies.
• To develop students' leadership skills and abilities.
• To prepare students for careers in church-related vocations.

Program Description:

The Accelerated BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Education Ministry Leadership degree plan is a 120-credit hour program that includes 63 credit hours of undergraduate coursework, 6 credit hours of shared undergraduate/graduate coursework, and 30 credit hours of graduate coursework. The undergraduate coursework includes courses in biblical studies, theology, intercultural studies, history, English, mathematics, natural science, and social science. The shared undergraduate/graduate coursework includes courses in foundations of spiritual life and applied hermeneutics. The graduate coursework includes courses in ministry research and writing, ministry mentorship, Christian history and heritage, systematic theology, and education ministry leadership.

Outline:

Undergraduate Requirements

• Developing A Christian Mind (3 credit hours)
• English (12 credit hours)
• Fine Arts (3 credit hours)
• Foreign Language (14 credit hours)
• Foundations for Excellence (1 credit hour)
• History (6 credit hours)
• Kinesiology (2 credit hours)
• Mathematics (3 credit hours)
• Natural Science (15 credit hours)
• Religion (9 credit hours)
• Social Science (6 credit hours)
• Intercultural Studies (Missions) Required Courses (24 credit hours)
• Shared Undergraduate/Graduate Courses (6 credit hours)

Additional Upper-Level Electives Required

(9 credit hours)

Additional Lower or Upper-Level Electives Required

(18 credit hours)

Remaining Graduate Requirements

• Required Core Courses (12 credit hours)
• MA in Education Ministry Leadership Courses (9 credit hours)
• MA in Education Ministry Leadership Focus Concentrations (9 credit hours)

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, papers, and presentations.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.

Careers:

Graduates of the Accelerated BA/BS in Intercultural Studies (Missions)/MA in Education Ministry Leadership degree plan are prepared for careers in a variety of church-related vocations, including:

• Associate pastor for discipleship
• Student minister
• Minister of outreach/missions
• Church planter
• Missionary
• Christian educator
• Chaplain