Intercultural Studies, M.Div.
With our globalized world today, there is an increasing need to share the good news of the Gospel with individuals in other contexts.
The Master’s in Intercultural Studies equips students to step into diverse, cross-cultural settings with humility and compassion, preparing them to share their faith, meet the needs of those around them, and develop effective ministries to advance God’s Kingdom.
跨文化研究的重点帮助学生在传教或城市环境中为跨文化和多文化的事工做更有策略的准备。当今世界的许多事工，其文化和世界观的镶嵌，需要工具和理解，这一跨文化研究的课程寻求提供。(M.Div。核心外加12个学分。)
The MDiv degree program provides an optimal curriculum in graduate theological study to prepare men and women for various ministry roles. The three-year program requires 75 hours of study. There are eight concentrations: General Studies, Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Christian Ministry, Exegetical Studies, Intercultural Studies, Women’s Leadership, and Chaplaincy Studies. Advanced Standing credit may be obtained for up to 18 credit hours of the MDiv degree and 36 credit hours may be transferred from an accredited institution. The combination of Advanced Standing and Transfer Credit is limited to 36 credit hours.
Ideal Fit
The MDiv in Intercultural Studies is specially-designed for students preparing for ministry and missions service.
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
跨文化研究专家能够在广泛的国内、城市、跨文化和国际环境中执行事工。
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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Missionary
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Missions Agency Employee
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International Aid Worker
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Christian Non-Profit Organization Staff
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Relief Organization Executive
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Non-Government Organization (NGO) Staff
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Urban Church Planter
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Inner-City Pastor
I really appreciated the opportunity to be invested in by the faculty of the seminary. They cared far more about me than simply pushing me through the program. They spent time with me, welcomed me into their homes, and provided open doors for ministry through preaching opportunities and internships.
Colin Horne
Master of Divinity - 2015Course Overview
这是一门关于世界使命的圣经基础和神学框架的课程，展示了努力是上帝在接触他的造物时的目的。
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。
本课程将教导学生将传福音、教会种植、教会发展和救济事工融入受助人的社会和文化背景中。
This course examines culture. It explores the roots of culture as a foundational and overarching expression of humanities vocations as “imaging” of God in Scripture.
Entry Requirements
In order to be considered for enrollment in the Master of Divinity 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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A student who received his or her pre-seminary education at an institution that is not accredited or who achieved less than a 2.5 grade point average in pre-seminary education may be admitted on academic restriction.
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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.
