Intercultural Studies, M.A.
今天，神的事工的一个主要部分是在国际环境中，或在跨文化的宣教中，或在一个人的祖国，那里是多元文化的。传教士和牧师必须在精神上和实际上做好准备，以便在我们这个有着各种文化世界观的不断变化的世界中有效地工作。为了让人们做好这个事工的准备，格瑞斯神学院提供48小时的跨文化研究艺术硕士课程。
This Intercultural Studies MA degree includes coursework in Bible, theology, hermeneutics, spiritual formation and prayer, intercultural and missions courses, and a six-credit hour required internship.
The following types of students are encouraged to consider this program:
Those already having had several years of vocational ministry experience who desire further theological study in order to be better prepared for the pastoral role.
Students desiring additional theological study for their particular field of ministry.
This is a terminal degree program for those who do not plan to pursue a Doctor of Ministry degree in the future.
Ideal Fit
Specially-designed for students preparing for ministry and missions in support roles involving administration, development, age-group ministry, and leadership.
Students will be equipped to perform real-life ministry to diverse people across the street and around the globe, through training specific to evangelism, global church planting, missions, and intercultural or cross-cultural service.
Career Opportunities
An intercultural studies specialist is capable of performing ministry in a wide range of diverse domestic urban, cross-cultural, and international contexts.
Intercultural Ministers provide theologically-informed and culturally savvy ministry across a variety of language and people groups situated in a variety of geo-political settings and provide adept and sensitive ministry as incognito aid workers, sponsored international church planters or tent-maker-type leaders, and traditional missionaries.
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Hospital Chaplain
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Business or Corporate Chaplain
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Missions Agency Employee
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Missions Team Member
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International Aid Worker
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Relief Organization Executive
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Non-Government Organization (NGO) staff
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Non-Government Organization (NGO) staff
Course Overview
A study of the principles and processes of communicating effectively with people from a second cultural context.
探讨人的本性及其文化对人的影响，从而了解在不同文化背景下，人的本性如何影响事工。
The student will study the biblical principles that mandate teamwork in the world mission task concentrating on the unity of the Godhead as the ultimate model for all relationships.
A course on the biblical basis and theological framework for world mission showing how that endeavor is the purpose of God as he reaches out to his creation.
在本课程中，主要宗教的信仰体系将被研究，以理解为什么教义是有意义的，并驱动信徒的行为。
Entry Requirements
In order to be considered for enrollment in the Master of Arts program at Grace Theological Seminary, you must fulfill certain admissions requirements:
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A four-year bachelor‘s degree or its equivalent (for international students) from a recognized institution of higher learning. Graduates of Bible colleges, liberal arts colleges, and state colleges and universities are encouraged to apply.
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在未被认可的机构接受神学院预科教育的学生或在神学院预科教育中成绩低于2.5 GPA的学生可以在学术限制下被录取。
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Applicants without a bachelor’s degree who have completed some or no college may be admitted if they meet certain ministry and research/writing requirements. Please contact seminary admissions for more information; email: gtsrec@grace.edu or phone: 877.607.0012.
Admission Requirements
Grace Theological Seminary welcomes applications from all individuals who have a testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
To be admitted as a Grace Theological Seminary student, you’re asked to provide:
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Official transcripts from the school where you obtained your degree. (If you are currently working on your degree, you can submit an unofficial transcript for admission until term completion, at which time an official transcript is required. Transcripts should be sent toadmissions@grace.edu.)
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A spiritual life reference
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International applicant must provide a copy of TESOL test scores, and provide a financial certificate indicating sufficient funding for the program of study.
