Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies |
Type of Training |
Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
Reference Number |
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Description |
The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies offers graduates comprehensive and inter-disciplinary exposure to biblical studies, Christian doctrine, and missions. The program aims to enrich you with a critical awareness of trends in world missions and help you to develop a firm grasp of the implications on the local church. The program also integrates field-based skills with conceptual knowledge to support effective cross-cultural communication and ministry in the mission field. |
Keywords |
Theology
Divinity
Theological
Bible
Asia Theological Association
Mission
Missions
Missionary
Tentmaking
Tentmaker |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
Singapore / East |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Tentmaking and Self-Financing Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Church Growth and Development; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission; Mission and Evangelism / Internet and Broadcast Evangelism |
Residential/Non Residential |
Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Masters |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
Tuition Fee at about SGD$4273 per year |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
No |
Actual Length |
Full-time 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years |
Average hours of study per week |
3 |
Methods of instruction |
Small group, chapel, discussion, reading, lectures |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
30hrs |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
5 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
Candidates should fulfil the following requirements:-
- be a Christian believer with a genuine desire for Christian service
- be at least 18 years old on the date of admission
- have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5
If you’re an international applicant, you must have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT)/550(PBT) or an IELTS score of 6.5 (or the equivalent). |
Other Prerequisites |
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Qualifications gained |
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
Accredited by Asia Theological Association |
Programme Accredited by |
Other Accreditation (see below) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
Asia Theological Association (ATA) |