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Overview
The Master of Arts (ICS) provides students with a focused knowledge of the tools and techniques needed to study
cultures other than their own. Students will engage in research and analysis that is informed by those disciplines
and contributes to the ministry of those engaged in work among ethnic and cultural groups.
Objectives
The M.A. (ICS) equips students to:
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Demonstrate skill in identifying and analyzing cultural issues.
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Evaluate current strategies regarding the global mission of God.
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Demonstrate effectiveness in cross-cultural analysis, research, and writing about the global mission of God.
Admission Requirements
Students must fulfill general admission requirements (see the Admissions section for details). Students must also
have a minimum 2.5 GPA in undergraduate study or scores above the 50th percentile on the Graduate Record
Exam (GRE).
Time Limit
The time limit for completion of all requirements is ten years, measured from the date a student begins
coursework in the M.A. (ICS) program.
Transfer Policy
Course credits earned at another institution may be counted toward the M.A. (ICS) degree, but the majority (51%)
of the course credits required for the degree must be taken at Columbia International University. Transfer credit
must be approved by the student’s advisor and dean.
Completion Requirements
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Complete specified coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.5
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Chapel attendance is required in order to experience the core values and ethos of the CIU family. Students
may attend on campus or via audio files posted on www.ciu.edu. Students must register for the appropriate
CHL 5xxx course based on the following allocations: 15 chapels/30 hours; 30 chapels/60 hours.
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Read the entire Bible following admission, including selections assigned in Bible courses. This requirement
must be completed six weeks prior to graduation.
This degree is offered in two different formats: Program 1 — for college graduates with no previous studies in
Bible or theology, and Program 2 — for college graduates who have at least 30 semester hours of Bible, theology,
or Church history.
The M.A. (ICS) is available fully online. Please contact Admissions for further information.
Program 1 Course of Study
60
CHL 5001
Chapel 1
0
CHL 5002
Chapel 2
0
Bible and Theology
24
BIB 5112
Genesis to Song of Solomon: God’s Plan of Creation and Redemption 3
BIB 5113
Prophets: God’s Message of Redemption and Judgment
3
BIB 5132
Gospels: God’s Means of Providing Redemption
3
BIB 5133
Acts to Revelation: God’s People Proclaiming Redemption Globally 3
BIB 5410
Hermeneutics: Interpreting and Applying the Bible
3
THE 6310
Systematic Theology 1
3
THE 6320
Systematic Theology 2
3
THE 6341
Theological Methods and Issues
3
Note:
The Master of Arts (Intercultural Studies) was discontinued for 2014-2015 and replaced with the
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (see Addendum, page 268 ff.).
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