Intercultural Studies - Nyack College

Intercultural Studies from Nyack College is a Campus Bachelor International studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies is a 54-credit curriculum that builds upon a strong foundation in biblical and theological studies. As an offering of the Alliance Graduate School of Mission, students participate in immersion experiences in New York City, weekly integrative seminars, peer mentoring clusters, a cross-cultural ministry, and leadership development retreats. In addition to course study, students must demonstrate a competent grasp of the field through a summative experience. The curriculum differs for the Kiev campus. Students should consult the Alliance Theological Seminary M.A. in Intercultural Studies Handbook for important procedures and guidelines. Purpose The purpose of the M.A. in Intercultural Studies degree program is to prepare students for leadership in cross-cultural Christian service and ministries related to the global expansion of the church in urban, international and intercultural contexts. Student Learning Goals 1. The student will understand and be able to identify the missional themes in the Bible and trace their theological importance to the task of world evangelization. 2. The student will understand, experience and gain skill through the practice of cross-cultural communication. 3. The student will understand the social, cultural and theological factors involved in ministry to people from the major world religions (including animism). 4. The student will gain an appreciation for people from other ethnic and cultural backgrounds and for the unique way God incarnates His message among the diverse people groups of our world. 5. The student will understand the history of the expansion of the Christian church and the important factors that enabled this expansion. 6. The student will understand the dynamics of some aspects of mission strategy such as spiritual warfare, urban ministry, evangelistic methods and partnering in missions. 7. The student will know how to evaluate and continue in his or her own path of spiritual transformation (Rom. 8:1-2) and be able to elicit spiritual transformation in the lives of others. View more details on Nyack College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International studies courses.