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Programme Detail: Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies offers graduates comprehensive and inter-disciplinary exposure to biblical studies, Christian doctrine, and missions. The program aims to enrich you with a critical awareness of trends in world missions and help you to develop a firm grasp of the implications on the local church. The program also integrates field-based skills with conceptual knowledge to support effective cross-cultural communication and ministry in the mission field.
Keywords Theology Divinity Theological Bible Asia Theological Association Mission Missions Missionary Tentmaking Tentmaker
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Singapore / East
Area of Ministry and Focus Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Tentmaking and Self-Financing Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Church Growth and Development; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission; Mission and Evangelism / Internet and Broadcast Evangelism
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Masters
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost Tuition Fee at about SGD$4273 per year
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length Full-time 1 year | Part-time up to 3 years
Average hours of study per week 3
Methods of instruction Small group, chapel, discussion, reading, lectures
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 30hrs
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.)
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork).
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 5
Prerequisite Programmes Candidates should fulfil the following requirements:- - be a Christian believer with a genuine desire for Christian service - be at least 18 years old on the date of admission - have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 If you’re an international applicant, you must have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT)/550(PBT) or an IELTS score of 6.5 (or the equivalent).
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
Qualifications this programme is part of Accredited by Asia Theological Association
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies Asia Theological Association (ATA)