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Courses | M.A. in Intercultural Studies

Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, visit Biola's academic catalog.

Program Description

The M.A. in Intercultural Studies is a 39-credit program. For the qualified applicant with extensive undergraduate work in intercultural studies/missions, it may be reduced to a minimum of 30 credits.

Curriculum Requirements

Program Courses
ISAN 561Economic Anthropology3
or TTDS 7020 Social Anthropology
ISCL 695Master of Arts Comprehensive Examination0
ISCL 742History of the World Christian Movement3
ISCL 750Issues in Contextualization/Cross-Cultural Theology3
or TTDS 7300 Theology of Mission
TTDS 7030Dynamics of the Religious Experience3
or TTDS 7040 Culture and Transformation
TTDS 7050Intercultural Communication3
Bible/Theology Courses
Students may select Bible/Theology courses from a wide range of courses taught by the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. Students with no formal biblical/theological training prior to entering the program must have the selection approved by the program director. Students may also select:6
Spiritual Conflicts in Cross-Cultural Context
Issues in Spiritual Warfare
Narrative in Scripture and Teaching
Acts: Biblical and Missiological
Topics in Biblical Theology from a Missiological Perspective
Theology of Mission
Theology of Culture
Elective Courses
Select 18 credits of advisor-approved electives 118
Total Credits39
1
Students may choose a combination of electives that is most suitable for their career goals.

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