Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Global Service is a 48-hour, non-thesis degree that will be earned via online class work and three 2-week residency sessions. The degree is designed to be completed over a span of 3 years, though students choosing to relocate for full-time study in Abilene could complete the degree in 2 years. Online courses occur during the Fall and Spring semesters, while residency sessions occur in the summer. Residency sessions require pre-class and post-class assignments. The first and last 2-week residency sessions are scheduled for Abilene. The middle residency will be at an international location.
Heritage Christian College in Accra, Ghana will be hosting the first international residency for this program in Summer 2013.
Requirements for the M.A. in Global Service are:
- Orientation
BIBM 602 GST Orientation - Core (12 hours)
BIBM 603 Foundations of the Theology of Ministry
BIBM 657 Contexts of Ministry
BMIS 697 Intercultural Competence for Global Service
BMIS 619 Research for Church and Mission - Witness (18 hours)
BIBH 674 Mission & Expansion of Christianity
BIBL 640 Introduction to Christian Scripture
BIBL 682 Teaching Scripture in Contemporary Contexts
BIBD 678 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
BIBH 651History of Christianity I or BIBH 652 History of Christianity II
BIBD 660 Introduction to Systematic Theology - Mission (18 hours)
BMIS 646 Foundations of Missional Practice
BMIS 640 Reading & Engaging Contemporary Cultures
BMIS 647 Readings in Contextual Theology
BMIS 640 Leadership in Intercultural Contexts
BMIS 672 Religion in Global Contexts
BIBM 616 Narrative Evangelism - English Bible exam
- E-portfolio review or thesis defense
- Optional MA Thesis Project (6 hours)
BMIS 699 Master's Thesis Students interested in further academic study, research, and writing may also choose to complete an optional 6-hour thesis project.
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