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AGTS
Degrees: Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministries
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featuring Intercultural Ministries Professor
Dene
Wood
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 The
Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministries (M.A.I.M.) degree program
is designed to form leaders with a thorough understanding of God’s
mission for the Church and the interpersonal and intercultural
communication skills essential for productive ministry in cross-cultural
settings. The program helps students integrate anthropology, psychology,
sociology and theology to inform the task of world evangelization
and the planting and nurturing of the Church. It also trains missionaries
and other cross-cultural workers for roles in theological education
and the development of leaders.
Degree Components
The M.A.I.M. consists of 60 credits. Students who have taken an
undergraduate religion major may petition to reduce the foundation
courses, reducing the degree from 60 credits to 48.
12 credits |
42 credits |
6 credits |
Degree Program Requirements
Ministry Opportunities
Graduates are equipped to excel in a wide variety of ministries including:
- Global missions (foreign and domestic)
- Senior and associate pastors
- Bible college instruction and administration
- University campus ministry
- Curriculum development
- Para-church ministry organizations
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featuring Intercultural
Ministries student Valerie
Arguello
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Comments
from Alumni
“My time at AGTS was a process of continued expansion of my vision
of ministry and gave me growth that I wouldn’t have experienced otherwise.”
Ken Dahlager, Missionary, Director, Latin America Childcare
“Intercultural ministries helped to round out my experience. I appreciated
the heart of professors to train and disciple—they care about the students.”
Sonya White Mountain, Associate Pastor, Good News Assembly of God,
McLaughlin, S.D.
“The master’s program sharpened my focus and made me more capable
to accomplish the task of ministry. Do it today! The strong Pentecostal influence, good
interaction with professors, and a caring community will contribute to
a well-balanced Christian perspective.”
Randy Tarr, Area Director of West Africa, World Assemblies of God Missions
Graduation
Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for graduation
(see AGTS
catalog), the student must pass a comprehensive examination
(see Global
Missions Competencies, small PDF) based on competencies in
key areas within the disciplines of missiology. Students who
receive a grade of “unsatisfactory” may retake the
examination following a three-week study period.
Policy
for Retakes
Students failing the retake must fulfill one of the following options:
- Officially audit a course covering the competency in which the student’s
performance was “unsatisfactory.” Retake and pass a comprehensive question
dealing with that competency.
- Take the course for credit by directed research or in residence. The
course will be graded satisfactory, marginal, or unsatisfactory.
Distance Learning
A limited number of courses may be taken through directed research or distance learning.
Updated:
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:02 PM
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