Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministry
Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministry
(36 credit-hours)
This degree is designed to prepare ministers to serve in settings with a diversity of cultural groups interfacing with and impacting one another.
Distance Learning Option
Up to twelve credit-hours may be earned entirely online. Other courses may be offered in the blended format of both on-site and online coursework.
Educational goals and outcomes for students
- Ability to envision ministry in particular cultural and religious contexts
- Ability to engage in personal and communal spiritual formation toward transformation and growth
- Ability to foster dialogue across cultural and religious boundaries
- Understanding of the theological dynamics of social reconciliation
- Ability to do theological reflection on intercultural ministry
- Ability to integrate intercultural ministerial concerns and theological study
Prerequisites
All applicants should have an undergraduate degree or its equivalent.
| Course of study | Credit-hours |
|---|---|
| Core Courses: | |
| FP4001 Foundations: Theology and Practice of Ministry | 2 |
| FR4001 Foundations: Religious Experience in Context | 2 |
| Introduction to Old Testament | 2 |
| Introduction to New Testament | 2 |
| Department Requirements: | |
| Ministry at the Margins or Inculturation | 3 |
| Reconciliation and Forgiveness or Survivors of Human Rights Abuses | 3 |
| Abraham’s Children or Equivalent | 3 |
| Praxis for Intercultural Transformation or Equivalent | 3 |
| Electives Focused on Intercultural Ministry | 12 |
| Ministry Practicum and Capstone | 4 |
| Total | 36 |
Additional Program Requirements
Participation in appropriate spiritual formation program.
Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements
- Three letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s suitability for graduate study and ministry. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Note: Applicants from participating religious communities need to provide a letter from the community affirming their support to pursue this degree.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended by the applicant. Transcripts are to be sent by the Registrars of these schools directly to the Admissions Office.
- Undergraduate background in theology and/or philosophy is recommended.
- Three years of experience in communicating religious values to others.
For more information contact:
Kathy Van Duser
Director of Recruitment
Tel: 773.371.5450
E-mail: kvanduser@ctu.edu or
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