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Master of Intercultural Studies | SMBC
A postgraduate online course for gaining expertise in intercultural ministry.
Location
OnlineCourse Level
Master degreeLength
8 years (Part-time only)Subject Area
Cross-cultural preparation
Discipleship and spirituality
Mission
Other faiths
Pioneer ministry and church plantingRegion
OnlineStudy Mode
Part time, Distant Learning
Possible Mission Role
Church Ministry, Church Planting, Evangelism & Discipleship, Theological EducationSuitable for
Full time ministry/service, Grow in my faith/understanding, Prepare for mission, Serve my church/community
Course Details
The Master of Intercultural Studies (MICS) is a unique postgraduate offering with a focus on the specialised knowledge and research skills needed for expert intercultural ministry practice. It can be completed completely online or via a blend of online, off-campus and on-campus.
WHY
The course is designed to help Christian workers who are currently engaged in cross-cultural ministry to reflect on their ministry in the light of biblical and missiological perspectives. For participants who do a major research project, the course will be a pathway to doctoral studies.
The MICS was also designed to intentionally develop an inclusive missionary learning community that increases the missiological expertise of the global missionary community without requiring missionaries to leave their place of ministry for extended periods of study.
WHO
This course is for those currently serving among people from a different culture than their own, and who are wanting to enhance or sharpen their ministry. They may be serving in cross-cultural ministry overseas, or here in Australia.
HOW
By offering many of our units online, we are able to draw on the expertise of missionary academics who are working in the missions community around the world and engage with current global standards of best practice in missions.