Asian Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Master of Arts in Intercultural and Urban Studies
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Arts in Intercultural and Urban Studies |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The purpose of the Master of Arts in Intercultural and Urban Studies is threefold. First of all, it is designed to prepare pastors, evangelists, church planters, church workers, mission administrators, traditional and tentmaking missionaries and missionary candidates to be more effective communicators of the gospel in both multi-cultural and cross-cultural contexts, particularly in Asian and 10/40 window countries and urban centers. The students will develop a spirituality that integrates biblical/theological perspectives into a framework for doing missions ministry. They will become theologically informed and grow personally, professionally and spiritually. Using a series of nine Bible and Theology courses the M.A. core curriculum will ground the students in the Scriptures. Second, the program is designed (primarily through the Plan A, thesis track) to give qualified missions students extended time to analyze a current or future mission strategy, or a particular mission problem, that will result in enhanced current or future missions strategy. Third, it is designed (through Plan B, non-thesis track) to give Master of Arts in Intercultural and Urban Studies students options for further biblical studies and missions coursework. The Master of Arts in Intercultural and Urban Studies, gives students the opportunity to earn a degree while at the same time getting them to the field of service within an expedient time frame. This program builds upon the Graduate Diploma in Intercultural and Urban Studies. In addition to classroom studies, Master of Arts in Intercultural and Urban Studies are required to complete one summer of internship program and participate in care groups for two semesters. Can either be taken as a Part-time or Full-time student. |
| Keywords | Missions Training, Mission, Missions, Intercultural Studies, Urban Ministries, 10/40 Window, Missionary Life |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | Philippines / Manila (National Capital Region) |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | Variable according to means |
| Actual Cost | $ 41 per unit (tuition fee only) |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | varies |
| Average hours of study per week | 6 |
| Methods of instruction | ATS believes in a holistic training for each student in the development of their skills, character and spiritual qualities. There are lectures (with teacher-student, student-student interactions), book studies, actual translations and recitation, assigned readings, mentoring, internship, and team projects. Through care groups and recreational activities among the ATS community, the seminary aims to help in developing unity and social skills among the students. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | varies |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | varies |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | varies |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 10 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Research and Writing and 2 Care Groups Bible and Theology Subjects *also taken at ATS |
| Other Prerequisites | Pass ATS Admission Exam Recommendation from Church or Christian Organization |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Arts in Intercultural and Urban Studies |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | could be pursued into Master of Divinity in Intercultural and Urban Studies |
| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | ATESEA |
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