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Master of Arts (Intercultural Studies)

Description: 

The M.A. (ICS) provides students with a focused knowledge of the tools and techniques needed to study cultures other than their own. Students will engage in research and analysis that is informed by those disciplines and contributes to the ministry of those engaged in work among ethnic and cultural groups. **Complete this program through a combination of online and on-campus courses, or fully online through CIU Online Studies.

Objectives:

The M.A. (ICS) equips students to:

  • Demonstrate skill in identifying and analyzing cultural issues.
  • Evaluate current strategies regarding the global mission of God.
  • Demonstrate effectiveness in cross-cultural analysis, research, and writing about the global mission of God.

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Opportunities: 

You will be able to:

  • Articulate biblical principles and models for participating in the global mission of God;
  • Evaluate historical examples for participating in the global mission of God;
  • Evaluate current strategies regarding the global mission of God;
  • Develop strategies and models for participating in the global mission of God;
  • Demonstrate effectiveness in cross-cultural analysis, research, and writing about the global mission of God.

Potential employment and service opportunities for graduates include:

  • Governmental service: various diplomatic positions in various US embassies overseas.
  • Military service: chaplaincy in the various branches.
  • Church service: mission pastors; ethnic outreach coordinators.
  • Mission service: short-term to long-term missionaries in any cross-cultural service anywhere in the world; mission agency office support person; mission mobilizer.
  • Business service: entry level positions in non-governmental organizations or transnational corporations; tentmakers/business as mission or any other creative access type of platform overseas; marketing specialists to specific groups.
  • Educational service: international TEFL teacher; K-12 TEFL teacher (with ACSI certification); cross-cultural sensitivity consultant in educational environments.