Communicate Effectively Cross-Culturally — Earn your MA in Intercultural Studies in 10 months
我们生活在一个日益多样化的多元文化世界, 我们的许多问题往往源于文化上的误解. 在跨文化研究硕士学位, you will gain skills for life, 在瞬息万变的多元文化环境中工作或事工. 你是否从事跨文化宣教工作, urban church planting, the non-profit sector, education, 在军队或国际贸易中, 这个课程将帮助你获得文化智商. You will grasp the complexities of culture and develop skills to communicate effectively across cultures all from a gospel-centered, Christian worldview.
We welcome you to join us face-to-face on our beautiful campus in Columbia, 并在一学年内完成该项目. 如果你不能搬到哥伦比亚，没问题. We’ll bring the program to you in a cutting-edge, interactive online format. Each online course is 8 weeks in length and is designed to work around your schedule. You’ll study in a cohort with other students and be taught by a recognized expert in the field.
你将学习理解文化和世界观的课程, world religions, biblical theology of mission and have the option of taking specialized electives in subjects like global migration, 伊斯兰教和全球基督教的历史.
Why Choose Columbia International University for your MA in Intercultural Studies?
CIU started offering what became the MA in Intercultural Studies over 80 years ago. CIU's Intercultural Studies program is known around the world for preparing culturally-aware professionals. 我们的毕业生在160多个国家工作过. We continue to fine-tune the program by updating and adding new courses each year, 适应多元文化世界的变化和发展.
At CIU, you’ll study with professors who are scholars and seasoned practitioners. Our faculty have served all over the world (Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe). They’ve served as missionaries, in business, in the military and in education. You’ll study with faculty who have lived and continue to live what they are teaching.
CIU跨文化研究硕士课程的整体效益
The MA in Intercultural Studies provides training for those working and serving in a rapidly changing multi-cultural world. Graduates from this program are equipped to work and serve in various spheres including:
- Mission Service: Missionaries in cross-cultural service across the world; mission agency office support personnel; mission mobilizer.
- Urban Ministry: Church planting, youth ministry and other ministries in urban centers in North America and around the world.
- Church Ministry: Mission pastors; ethnic-outreach coordinators.
- Non-Profit Sector: Serve in faith-based and other non-profit entities in multi-cultural contexts.
- Refugee Resettlement为难民安置办公室或事工服务.
- Governmental Service: Diplomatic positions in U.S. embassies overseas.
- Military Service军中各军种的牧师.
- Business Service私营部门组织或跨国公司, 比如市场营销和产品开发.
- Education. For public and private school teachers working in multi-cultural schools in the United States or around the world. 这个项目是持续专业发展的一个很好的形式.
- Academic Careers: Ph.D. 为大学生涯做准备, 神学院和大学水平的教学, 无论是在美国还是在国外.
Amber Peoples, CIU 2018届校友
Featured Faculty
What Will I Study?
- ICS 5830圣经神学的使命
You will engage in a comprehensive study of the biblical foundation for missions as it relates to the church's missionary obligation before God to the world in both word and deed. Special attention will be given to exposing you to important issues within evangelical missiology today.
3.00 credit hours
- BIB 5830圣经使命神学
You will engage in a comprehensive study of the biblical foundation for missions as it relates to the church's missionary obligation before God to the world in both word and deed. Special attention will be given to exposing you to important issues within evangelical missiology today.
3.00 credit hours
- ICS 6024 Understanding Cultures & Worldviews
This course will enable you to understand the worldview assumptions that are foundational to a person's belief systems and behavior patterns. You will analyze the culture and worldview of an ethno-linguistic or socio-economic grouping of people from a biblical worldview perspective. 你也会考虑圣经情境化的元素.
3.00 credit hours
- RES 7962综合研究研讨会 3.00 credit hours
- INT 6920 Global Internship
作为你学位的巅峰经历, you will spend a minimum of 250 hours in a context of intercultural or Muslim ministry under the supervision of a qualified mentor in the field. Your location, plan for ministry, 现场导师必须在注册前得到指导老师的批准.
3.00 credit hours
- RES 7972 Thesis
建立在一个批准的论文提案, you will research and write on a topic in your field under the guidance of one faculty member who will critique your work as you proceed.
3.00 credit hours
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- Official transcripts for highest earned degree and any master’s degree work
- Church leader reference
- 申请论文(800字，打印)
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
Accreditation and Accolades
Career Path Opportunities
- Cross-cultural Mission
- Urban Church Planting
- Local Church Ministry
- Non-Profit Work
- Refugee Resettlement
- Governmental Service
- Military Service
- International Business.
- Education
- Academic Careers
Top FAQs
- How much does the program cost?
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这个30学时的课程的学杂费约为17,000美元. Please check the tuition and fees page for the most up-to-date information. 军人身份有一定的折扣和福利, 以及我们合作伙伴组织的员工和家庭成员. Our financial aid counselors will help you determine the best way to finance this important investment in your future career earnings. For more detailed information, 查看我们的经济援助页面，并选择在线学生的选项.
- How long does the program take?
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If you are taking two online classes per 8-week term, then you will finish within 10 months. 如果你每8周上一节课，那么你将在18个月内完成. If you are on campus, 然后每学期(秋季和春季)选修5门课程。, 让你在10个月内完成.
- When can I start?
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一年中有六个8周的学期(第1学期), Fall 2, Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1, 所以你可以在8月份的任何一个开学日期开始工作, October, January, March, May or July.
- How do online classes work?
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When you open the Canvas site, you will see that a week begins on Monday morning and ends on Saturday night at 11:59 p.m. Each week when you open the course, you will have readings, pre-recorded lectures and assignments. 大部分作业在每周三或周六晚上交. You will discuss the readings and lectures each week in online forums with your classmates and instructor. Though there are no required class meetings since students are often spread across the world in different time zones, 你的教授可能会邀请你参加一个自愿参加的Zoom会议. 你也可以通过Zoom和你的教授安排一次咨询.
- 一节课要花多少时间?
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你应该计划每周上15个小时的在线课程.
- Do I need to come to campus?
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For online students, 没有要求一定要来学校, but we are always happy to see you for a visit or when you come for graduation.
- What can I do with this program?
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There are a number of career paths including cross-cultural mission service, 城市教会植堂及事工, non-profit work, refugee resettlement, government service, education and academic careers.