Master of Arts in Ministry ICS - Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
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Master of Arts in Ministry ICS - Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
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Master of Arts in Ministry – Intercultural Studies
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Ministry – Intercultural Studies is a missiological degree focusing on training church pastors and leaders to minister in the 10/40 Window. It is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) and the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). The program is divided into four areas of emphasis: Buddhism, Chinese religions, Islam, and urban studies.
This is a cohort-based, in-ministry program.
Learning Outcomes
Competencies
Spiritual, Bible-based, Mission-driven Person
Has a strong, meaningful relationship with God and a burden for the unreached
Shows love and respect for the people group being served
Applies biblical principles to his/her personal, professional and ministerial life
Effective, Cross-cultural Ministry Practitioner
Demonstrates sensitivity toward other cultures
Shows interest and aptitude for learning the language and culture of a people group in the area of emphasis
Is actively involved in ministry to focused people group
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with the focused people group
Applied missiological principles to the ministry context
Cross-cultural Ministry Resource Developer and Trainer
Produces a contextualized cross-cultural ministry training curriculum for church members
Shows ability to effectively deliver cross-cultural ministry training
Produces contextualized cross-cultural ministry tools and resources
Cultivates a love for learning by continually reading missiological books and articles
Program Length
The program takes a minimum of four years to complete. Students attend classes for seven weeks each year at the AIIAS campus. The time limit to finish the program is six years. A MA-Min Cohort student will spend seven weeks at AIIAS during the first three years. The student must also complete one online course and one unit of practicum during the remainder of the year. In this way, the student will register for up to 13 units per year. In the final year, the student will spend 2 months at AIIAS to write their project paper.
Session
On-Campus Residence
Rest of the Year
Aim to Complete
1
9 credits (AIIAS)
4 credits (online course and practicum)
13 credits
2
9 credits (AIIAS)
4 credits (online course and practicum)
13 credits
3
9 credits (AIIAS)
4 credits (online course and practicum)
13 credits
4
3 credits (project writing and approval)
3 credits
42 credits
Admission Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in religion from a recognized institution or 72 semester hours in religion courses from an equivalent undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (or equivalent).
Recommendation letter from the current employer. If the applicant is not currently employed by a church organization, then the letter of recommendation may come from the local church board (where the applicant holds membership) or theological faculty from the institution where the applicant earned the degree.
Minimum of 2 years of full-time ministry experience.
Demonstrated English proficiency.
Degree Requirements
Complete 42 semester hours of coursework specified in the curriculum within a maximum of six years.
Write a project paper (50-60 pages) under the guidance of an advisor appointed by the Programs Committee. The project is to be evaluated and accepted by the advisor and another reader appointed by the Programs Committee.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of not less than 2.75 for graduation.
Curriculum
In order to complete the Master of Arts in Ministry–Intercultural Studies program, the following 14 courses of 42 semester hours or their equivalent must be completed.
Program Structure
Credits
Core
General Missiology
Church Ministry
Biblical Studies and Theology
Research and Writing
12
6
6
6
Area of Emphasis
9
Field Experience
3
TOTAL
42
General Missiology
12
Complete the following courses:
MSSN 615 Introduction to Missions
MSSN 630 Anthropology for Missions
MSSN 665 Urban Ministry and Mission
MSSN 685 Biblical Foundations of Ministry and Mission
3
3
3
3
Church Ministry
6
Complete the following two courses:
CHMN 615 Equipping Ministry
CHMN 679 Ministry and Spiritual Life
3
3
Biblical Studies and Theology
6
Complete the following
two
courses:
OTST/NTST 612 Biblical Hermeneutics
THST 631 Distinctive Doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
3
3
Research and Writing
6
Complete the following
two
courses:
GSEM 600 Applied Theology Research and Writing
MSSN 696 Ministry Project
3
3
Area of Emphasis
9
Complete the following
four
courses in a specialty: (Buddhism/Chinese Religions/Islam/Secularism)
MSSN 513 Introduction to ______
MSSN 673 Biblical Teachings and the Writings of ______
MSSN 691 Models/Strategies of Contextualized ______ Ministry
3
3
3
Field Experience
3
Complete the following course:
MSSN 663 ______ Ministry Practicum I/II/III
3
Meet Some of Our Faculty
Kim Si Young, DMin
Church Ministry and Mission
Richard Doss, PhD
Mission
Chuanshan Liang, PhD
Intercultural Studies
Victoria Aja, DMin
Chaplaincy
Meet Our Faculty
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Master of Arts in Ministry – Intercultural Studies
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Ministry – Intercultural Studies is a missiological degree focusing on training church pastors and leaders to minister in the 10/40 Window. It is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) and the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). The program is divided into four areas of emphasis: Buddhism, Chinese religions, Islam, and urban studies.
This is a cohort-based, in-ministry program.
Learning Outcomes
Competencies
Spiritual, Bible-based, Mission-driven Person
Has a strong, meaningful relationship with God and a burden for the unreached
Shows love and respect for the people group being served
Applies biblical principles to his/her personal, professional and ministerial life
Effective, Cross-cultural Ministry Practitioner
Demonstrates sensitivity toward other cultures
Shows interest and aptitude for learning the language and culture of a people group in the area of emphasis
Is actively involved in ministry to focused people group
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with the focused people group
Applied missiological principles to the ministry context
Cross-cultural Ministry Resource Developer and Trainer
Produces a contextualized cross-cultural ministry training curriculum for church members
Shows ability to effectively deliver cross-cultural ministry training
Produces contextualized cross-cultural ministry tools and resources
Cultivates a love for learning by continually reading missiological books and articles
Program Length
The program takes a minimum of four years to complete. Students attend classes for seven weeks each year at the AIIAS campus. The time limit to finish the program is six years. A MA-Min Cohort student will spend seven weeks at AIIAS during the first three years. The student must also complete one online course and one unit of practicum during the remainder of the year. In this way, the student will register for up to 13 units per year. In the final year, the student will spend 2 months at AIIAS to write their project paper.
Session
On-Campus Residence
Rest of the Year
Aim to Complete
1
9 credits (AIIAS)
4 credits (online course and practicum)
13 credits
2
9 credits (AIIAS)
4 credits (online course and practicum)
13 credits
3
9 credits (AIIAS)
4 credits (online course and practicum)
13 credits
4
3 credits (project writing and approval)
3 credits
42 credits
Admission Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in religion from a recognized institution or 72 semester hours in religion courses from an equivalent undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (or equivalent).
Recommendation letter from the current employer. If the applicant is not currently employed by a church organization, then the letter of recommendation may come from the local church board (where the applicant holds membership) or theological faculty from the institution where the applicant earned the degree.
Minimum of 2 years of full-time ministry experience.
Demonstrated English proficiency.
Degree Requirements
Complete 42 semester hours of coursework specified in the curriculum within a maximum of six years.
Write a project paper (50-60 pages) under the guidance of an advisor appointed by the Programs Committee. The project is to be evaluated and accepted by the advisor and another reader appointed by the Programs Committee.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of not less than 2.75 for graduation.
Curriculum
In order to complete the Master of Arts in Ministry–Intercultural Studies program, the following 14 courses of 42 semester hours or their equivalent must be completed.
Program Structure
Credits
Core
General Missiology
Church Ministry
Biblical Studies and Theology
Research and Writing
12
6
6
6
Area of Emphasis
9
Field Experience
3
TOTAL
42
General Missiology
12
Complete the following courses:
MSSN 615 Introduction to Missions
MSSN 630 Anthropology for Missions
MSSN 665 Urban Ministry and Mission
MSSN 685 Biblical Foundations of Ministry and Mission
3
3
3
3
Church Ministry
6
Complete the following two courses:
CHMN 615 Equipping Ministry
CHMN 679 Ministry and Spiritual Life
3
3
Biblical Studies and Theology
6
Complete the following
two
courses:
OTST/NTST 612 Biblical Hermeneutics
THST 631 Distinctive Doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
3
3
Research and Writing
6
Complete the following
two
courses:
GSEM 600 Applied Theology Research and Writing
MSSN 696 Ministry Project
3
3
Area of Emphasis
9
Complete the following
four
courses in a specialty: (Buddhism/Chinese Religions/Islam/Secularism)
MSSN 513 Introduction to ______
MSSN 673 Biblical Teachings and the Writings of ______
MSSN 691 Models/Strategies of Contextualized ______ Ministry
3
3
3
Field Experience
3
Complete the following course:
MSSN 663 ______ Ministry Practicum I/II/III
3
Meet Some of Our Faculty
Kim Si Young, DMin
Church Ministry and Mission
Richard Doss, PhD
Mission
Chuanshan Liang, PhD
Intercultural Studies
Victoria Aja, DMin
Chaplaincy
Meet Our Faculty
Request More Information about the MAMin-ICS Program
More Programs for You
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
The Master of Divinity is a professional degree designed to prepare and upgrade
pastors, Bible workers, and chaplains.
Find Out More
Master of Arts in Church Ministry (MA-CM)
The MACM is a professional degree program designed for people who plan to enter or upgrade in pastoral ministry.
Find Out More
Master of Arts in Religion (MA-R)
The MA-R program is intended for persons wishing to obtain an academic degree in religion at the master’s level, with a concentration in some field of religious studies. It is designed primarily for students who wish to qualify themselves for teaching religion.
Find Out More
Please contact us for any queries or concerns. Our office hours:
Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5 pm;
Friday 8 am to 12 nn
Jennifer Princesa-Valenia
Admissions
Youtube
Email Us
admissions@aiias.edu
Call Us
+63 46 4144 318
+63 917 838 6119