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Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Dual Degree Program
Bob Garrett, Ph.D., M.A. in Global Leadership
Stephen M. Stookey, Ph.D., M.A. in Theological Studies
The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Master of Arts in Theological Studies dual degree program provides Christ-centered graduate level education to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry with a focus toward global leadership and theological studies. This dual degree program seeks to educate candidates for Christian servant leadership in the multi-faceted global context, equipping them with intercultural leadership skills in order to integrate their Christian faith and witness as they make significant contributions in today's multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment. Additionally, the degree program provides a broad foundation in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies by providing students advanced understandings of the foundations of Christian faith.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For Academic Admission Requirements, obtain an Admission Requirement Sheet from either the M.A. in Global Leadership or M.A. in Theological Studies office.
PREREQUISITES (6 Credit Hours)
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Above courses completed either prior to enrollment or during the first academic year
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
15 hours Shared Core Curriculum
15 hours Required Core
Courses
6 hours Electives
12 hours M.A. in Global Studies Concentration
12 hours M.A. in Theological Studies Concentration
60 Total Hours
Shared Core Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)
Required Core Courses (15 Credit Hours)
(S-L) = Course(s) with field based service-learning component.
*Students with ESL concentration may substitute ESLS 5314 Practicum in ESL/EFL settings for this class.
**Students may substitue THEO 6391 Advanced Research in Christian Scriptures (S-L), THEO 6392 Advanced Research in Christian Heritage (S-L), or THEO 6393 Christian Ministry Practicum (S-L) with advisor's approval.
Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Students may select two elective classes in consultation with their academic
advisor from all classes offered for either the M.A. in Global Leadership or the M.A. in Theological Studies degrees.
M.A. in Global Leadership Concentration (12 Credit Hours)
Choose one of the concentrations for the M.A. in Global Leadership degree and take four courses that complete the requirements. Courses taken for your concentration may not also count as electives.
Business Communication
| BUCM 6301 |
Directing Organization Communication |
| BUCM 6302 |
Customer-Centric Communication |
| BUCM 6304 |
Leadership in Global Business Communication |
| MANA 6312 |
Communication and Business Behavior |
East Asian Studies
Select any four of the following
English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL)
| ESLS 5301 |
Second Language Acquisition |
| ESLS 5304 |
Methods in Teaching ESL |
| ESLS 5306 |
Content Area Language Proficiency Skills |
| ESLS 5308 |
Multicultural and Multilingual
Learning Enviornments |
| In order to demonstate minimal proficiency in English language usage required for teaching ESL, international students must provide a TOEFL exam score of 213 (computer based), 550 (paper based), or 79 (internet based) in order to do the ESL concentration or to receive the Advanced Certificate in ESL. |
Global Studies
Select any four of the following
International Business
Missions
Select any four of the following
Small Group Ministry
| MACE 6317 |
Biblical Foundations and Models for Small Group Ministry in the Church |
| MACE 6318 |
Equipping and Nurturing Small Group Leaders |
| Select any two of the following |
| MAGL 5332 |
Strategies for Missionary Work |
| MAGL 5344 |
Strategies for Urban Ministries |
| MAGL 5333 |
Local Church on Mission |
| MAGL 5340 |
Strategic Christian Witness
in the Global Marketplace |
| MAWL 5310 |
The Worship Toolbox: Philosophy and Practice |
General Studies
Students opt for 12 hours of Global Leadership courses or other graduate classes as approved by the director.
M.A. in Theological Studies Concentration (12 Credit Hours)
Choose one of the concentrations for the M.A. Theological Studies degree and take four courses that complete the requirements.
Christian Scriptures
Select any four of the following
| THEO 6321 |
Biblical Backgrounds |
| THEO 6322 |
Old Testament Readings: Pentateuch |
| THEO 6323 |
Old Testament Readings: Prophets |
| THEO 6324 |
Old Testament Readings: Psalms and Wisdom Lit. |
| THEO 6332 |
First Century Christianity |
| THEO 6333 |
New Testament Readings: Synoptic Gospels |
| THEO 6334 |
New Testament Readings: Johannine Literature |
| THEO 6335 |
New Testament Readings: Pauline Epistles |
| THEO 6336 |
New Testament Readings: General Epistles |
Christian Heritage
Select any four of the following
Christian Ministry
| MAWL 6309 |
Worship and Pastoral Care |
| MAWL 6316 |
Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry |
| THEO 6360 |
Proclamation |
| Select one of the following courses |
| MACE 6301 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
| MACE 6322 |
Introduction to Christian Counseling |
| THEO 6317 |
Baptist History and Polity |
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