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CIU Home > Seminary > Degrees > Ma-ms

MA - (Muslim Studies)

Purpose

The MA (Muslim Studies) provides you with a focused knowledge of the tools and techniques needed to analyze the theology, traditions, and worldview of Islam. It prepares you to engage in research and analysis which is informed by that knowledge and contributes to the ministry of those engaged in cross-cultural life and work among Muslims.

Program 1 . . . . . . 60 hours Bible and Theology (24 semester hours) BIB 5112 Genesis to Song of Solomon: God's Plan of Creation and Redemption BIB 5113 Prophets: God's Message of Redemption and Judgment BIB 5132 Gospels: God's Means of Providing Redemption BIB 5133 Acts to Revelation: God's People Proclaiming Redemption Globally BIB 5410 Hermeneutics: Interpreting and Applying the Bible THE 6310 Systematic Theology 1 THE 6320 Systematic Theology 2 THE 6341 Theological Methods and Issues Worldview and Spiritual Formation (9 semester hours) ICS 5031 The Mission of God ICS 6024 Understanding Cultures and Worldviews MIN 5300 Foundations of Spiritual Formation Concentration (21 semester hours) 5 Muslim Studies courses 1 course from among BIB, GRE, HEB, HIS, ICS, or THE RES 7962 Intercultural and Muslim Studies Integrative Seminar Free Electives (6 semester hours) 2 courses from any alpha-designator

Program 2 . . . . . . 30 hours Worldview and Spiritual Formation (6 semester hours) ICS 6024 Understanding Cultures and Worldviews EDM 6170 Community and Church-based Spiritual Formation Concentration (18 semester hours) 5 Muslim Studies courses RES 7962 Intercultural and Muslim Studies Integrative Seminar Free Electives (6 semester hours) 2 courses from any alpha-designator

Resident Faculty

Warren Larson (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) Warren Larson is the director of the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies at CIU's Seminary & School of Missions. He also teaches courses related to ministry among Islamic peoples. He joined the CIU-SSM faculty in 1996. Due to his understanding of radical... more