Nigeria Evangelical Missionary Institute
Programme Detail: Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies (BAIS)
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies (BAIS) |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | BAIS |
| Description | This is a modular training for different categories of Gospel workers, especially those in leadership positions of church denominations and mission agencies. The courses offered in the BAIS meet the desired cross-cultural mission orientation and training of in-service ministry leaders both theoretically and practically. The BAIS programme runs twice a year; May/ June and October/ November, for three years. This programme affords -participants opportunity to work and learn simultaneously. Besides ministry leaders, BAIS is also open to graduates of tertiary institutions who intend to work and learn about their role in global mission simultaneously. |
| Keywords | Modular, training, gospel, workers, leadership, mission, practical, learn. |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Nigeria / Plateau |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Tentmaking and Self-Financing Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods |
| Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000 |
| Actual Cost | US$420 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 3 years |
| Average hours of study per week | 30 |
| Methods of instruction | NEMI offers practical mission training whereby about 40% of the time is given to spiritual and character development of trainees - heart (personal and corporate devotions, flock groups, corporate fasting and praying, games, work duties, etc.), about 30% is given to developing the missionary trainees’ thinking or mind - head (Classroom, Christian living, communication and evangelism, practical training in; health, education, animal husbandry, crop production, building with mud and cement, computer appreciation, etc.), and since most of adult learning often takes place in the context of community 30% is given to nurturing contexts appropriate for developing the trainees’ ability to relate across cultures – (hostel, field trips, field practicum, family evenings, local church/ mission relations, etc.) - hands. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 30 percent |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 30 percent |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 40 percent |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 6 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Must be born again and also be a growing disciple of Christ; applicants must be recommended by a church or mission agency. Generally, their pastors, churches, ministries/agencies have to recognize the calling of God on them and be willing to back their desire for training. Exceptions under unique circumstances may be made to this; applicants must have a minimum of WAEC/ NECO/ NABTECH five credits pass (including English language) in not more than two sittings in addition to possessing a minimum of certificate in theology or certificate in cross-cultural missions from any institution recognized by NEMA. Applicants that do not possess minimum of certificate in theology or cross-cultural mission will spend the first six months taking courses in the FTCM and getting mission field exposures, thereby extending their training time to three years and six months. |
| Other Prerequisites | Certificate or Diploma in mission or theological studies is an added advantage |
| Qualifications gained | Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Successful Candidates may be recommended to the Bethany Global University (BGU) USA, to take the online Masters in (1) Intercultural Studies, (2) Intercultural Leadership, or (3) Intercultural Education. |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies |
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