ma / intercultural studies WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN CHURCH PLANTING “Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel...”
Mark 16:15
Live Missionally. Engage globally. Asbury Theological Seminary’s E. Stanley Jones School of World Missions introduces a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies with a Specialization in Church Planting degree in fall 2014. Get equipped to reach diverse people groups without leaving your ministry. Complete the degree with online classes and four short campus visits over three years. Relevant assignments integrate into the life of your current ministry.
Highlights of the program
faculty information Sundo Kim Professor of Evangelism and Practical Theology
Contextual learning. Integrated, holistic treatment of Church Planting draws upon fields of theology, history, sociology, ethics, anthropology, leadership, and missiology. Assignments are specially crafted for the student’s present ministry context.
Dr. W. Jay Moon
Quality instruction. Classes are taught by world class scholars who have years of experience in missions and Church Planting all around the globe.
Dr. Art McPhee
Associate Professor of Church Planting and Evangelism
Dr. Bryan D. Sims Associate Professor of Leadership and Lay Development Director for the Center of Lay Mobilization
Dr. Sue Russell
Highly relational. All classes will be taken on-campus or online with the same group of church planters, creating a rich network of ministry partners. Predictable sequencing. The entire sequence of online and on-campus courses is mapped out, allowing you to plan for four short (1-2 week) trips to campus over three years. Generous scholarships. All in-ministry participants will receive a $4,500 scholarship annually as funds are available. Additional financial aid may apply.
Associate Professor of Mission and Contextual Studies
Dr. Russell West Associate Dean Beeson Center for Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership
To view more of the faculty teaching in this program, visit:
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“I rejoice in the wonderful grace of God in this church planting initiative. Through the eyes of faith, I see thousands of men and women, both here and around the world, who will hear the gospel and will stand with us in eternity worshipping our blessed Redeemer!” Dr. Timothy C. Tennent President, Professor of World Christianity
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