MASTER OF DIVINITY IN INTERCULTURAL AND URBAN STUDIES A 90-Unit Three-Year Degree Program
Degree Program Description The Master of Divinity in Intercultural and Urban Studies is designed to meet the needs of those students who are called to a career as pastors, evangelists, church planters, church workers, mission administrators and traditional and tentmaking missionaries, particularly in Asian and 10/40 window countries and urban centers. As an M.Div. program, this major includes the Biblical and theological grounding needed for professional ministry. Key objectives of this major include holistic formation (academic, spiritual, and professional) and praxis (the integration of theory and praxis). In addition to classroom studies, Master of Divinity in Intercultural and Urban Studies students are required to complete the internship program and participate in care groups for three semesters.
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M. Div. IUS Courses and Course Schedule Pre-requisite Courses Writing Academic Papers Introduction to the Bible st
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1 Year 1 Sem Spiritual Formation and Professional Growth Hermeneutics and Theological Reflection Educational Principles and Methods Pastoral Theology/Theology of Ministry World Missions 2
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New Testament Exegesis 2 Theology 2 Basic Skills in Counseling Major World Religions Focus Elective 3
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Old Testament Exegesis 2 Biblical Theology Homiletics IUS Internship Elective 2
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1 Year 2 Sem New Testament Exegesis 1 Theology 1 Cultural Anthropology Principles of Cross-cultural Church Planting Elective 1 2
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Old Testament Exegesis 1 Theology 3 Strategic Leadership and Management Urban Mission Ministries Doing Theology in Context 3
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Transformation Theology Ethics Church History Elective 3 Elective 4
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ASIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Transforming Leaders for the Church and the World