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The Master of Divinity in Missiological Studies provides a comprehensive foundation in biblical-theological knowledge and practical ministry skills while equipping you with specialized expertise in engaging and supporting people from diverse cultures with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This program at Columbia International University prepares you for cross-cultural service in local churches, international agencies, and mission organizations, helping you develop a deep understanding of global cultures, religions, and effective strategies for mission work.
Missiological Studies offers a global perspective on Christianity’s interaction with different cultures, enabling you to engage in cross-cultural ministry and interfaith dialogue. The program emphasizes practical skills such as contextualizing the gospel, cross-cultural communication, and effective evangelism and discipleship strategies. You will benefit from an interdisciplinary approach that integrates theology, anthropology, sociology, history, and linguistics, enriching your knowledge and equipping you for mission work. This degree fosters cultural competence, preparing you to work effectively with diverse communities. Graduates can pursue careers in missions, ministry leadership, nonprofits, academia, and international development, while also deepening their personal faith and understanding of God’s global mission.
Campus • Online
Campus – August 5
Online – May 5
75
$550
Seminary & School of Counseling
ABHE, ATS, SACSCOC
The Master of Divinity in Muslim-Christian Relations is available both residentially on-campus and 100% online, offering flexibility for students depending on their schedule and learning preferences.
This program equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to serve cross-culturally, whether in a local church, with an international agency, or in various ministry and mission settings worldwide
An MDiv in Missiological Studies can be valuable for positions in academia, research, interfaith organizations, humanitarian agencies, and international development.
Here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
The Great Commission to “disciple the nations” is too important not to fulfill; too big for the Christians of any one one nation to fulfill. In this interactive course you will uncover and grapple with various issues that either enhance or undermine a healthy partnership. The topics of scriptural foundations, money, mission, core cultural concepts, relationships, accountability in various cultures, teaching and training, interdependency, mutuality, and synergy will be investigated. The various stages of an intercultural partnership will be examined.
In this course you will consider the critical issues related to evangelism, disciplemaking, church planting and multiplying, and leadership development in the global church.
In this course you will begin to explore linguistics by being introduced to principles involved in the study and analysis of the phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of any language, with practical application relating to data from different languages. You will especially focus on criteria and procedures involved in the cross-language and cross-cultural translation of the Bible.
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