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Columbia International University’s Master of Divinity in TESOL combines biblical-theological knowledge with practical teaching skills, preparing you for ministry leadership in various contexts. This program equips you for effective ministry in local churches, para-church organizations, and mission agencies, with a focus on teaching English to non-native speakers.
The TESOL specialization offers training in teaching English in diverse settings, from international language institutes to U.S. public schools. The program emphasizes biblical principles and their application in ministry, including leadership, pastoring, preaching, teaching, and counseling. You will gain a deep understanding of Scripture’s metanarrative, engage with global challenges, and learn to apply these insights in ministry contexts.
The Master of Divinity in TESOL can be pursued either on campus in Columbia, South Carolina, or through an interactive online format. Throughout the program, you will gain expertise in linguistics, teaching methods, and cultural engagement. Upon completion, you will be equipped to share the love of Christ while making a lasting impact on non-native English speakers.
Campus • Online
Campus – August 25
Online – May 5
75
$550
Seminary & School of Counseling
ABHE, ATS, SACSCOC
CIU’s TESOL program has trained hundreds of teachers worldwide for over four decades, making a significant impact while continually evolving to meet the changing demands of English language instruction.
Learn from faculty who offer mentorship and support, share proven strategies and insights gained from years of experience, and ensure your success in diverse language-learning environments.
The program emphasizes experiential learning, integrating real-world experiences into the curriculum, providing practical teaching opportunities to empower you to become a confident, effective English teacher in diverse environments.
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:
This course explores alternative methods and techniques for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation to K-12 and adult English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels of proficiency. It includes theoretical foundations, and students will design their own lesson plans that are contextually applicable in a variety of instructional settings.
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of English language teaching. It examines the theories and practices of language teaching and learning in general, and English language teaching and learning in particular, focusing on research-based practices and strategies for teaching K-12 as well as adult English language learners. Students will also learn the principles of curriculum development and assessment for language programs.
This course is an introductory survey of some of the major areas of linguistics. It is intended to inform the student of how language works at different levels and how those levels interact with one another. This course covers Phonetics (the study of speech sounds), Phonology (the sound systems of individual languages), Morphology (the origin and structure of words), Semantics (how words make meaning), Pragmatics (language in its context), Sociolinguistics (language in society), and the History of English. It does not include Syntax since that is covered in a separate course.
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