Master of Intercultural Studies

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  • 2
    Years Full Time
  • 192
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
  • 8
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students

Rationale

The Master of Intercultural Studies is designed to provide graduates in Theology and/or Ministry an opportunity to undertake specialized study at coursework Masters level in intercultural studies with a view to:

  • broadening and deepening intercultural ministry concepts and practice;
  • enabling Christians who are currently engaged in some form of ministry across cultures to reflect on that ministry in the light of biblical and current missiological perspectives and issues.

The course will include an introduction to the research principles and methods applicable to the specialized study of missiology.

Course Structure

192 credit points over 2 years (F/T)

Common Core

48cps Level 8 units:

  • 24cps from the following units: OT001-812, OT002-812, OT003-812, BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812, NT001-812, NT002-812, NT003-812
  • 12cps in CH / TH units at Level 8
  • 12cps units at Level 8 from BB / OT / NT / TH / CH
Primary Course Discipline

Compulsory MICS units:

  • EM049-*12 – Ministry in Culturally Diverse Teams
  • EM052-*12 – Contextualisation of Theology and Ministry Practice (EM052-812/912)
  • EM033-*12 – The Gospel, Cultural Anthropology and Ethnographic Models
  • EM039-*12 – Making Disciples Across Cultures

EM Electives:

  • 48cps of EM electives (can include AS001-*12 Introduction to Research Methods if taken). This component of the course must include a Masters capstone unit with a focus on intercultural studies, Intercultural Studies project or advanced independent reading unit:
    • 12cps Level 9 Project in Integrative Studies (EM200-912); OR 
    • 24cps Level 9 Project in Integrative Studies (EM200-924); OR 
    • 36cps Level 9 Project in Integrative Studies (EM200-936); OR 
    • 12cps capstone experience focussing on intercultural studies (EM205-912); OR
    • 12cps advanced independent reading unit focussing on intercultural studies (EM201-912)
Credit Electives

Level 8-9 General Electives:

  • Between 12-48 cps elective units.

Units in this course are completed at Level 8 and above, including at least 60cps at Level 9.

  • Graduates of an ACT BMin or BTh or equivalent are eligible to receive ungraded advanced standing (block credit) for 48cps (NA000-048), with the remainder of the course to be completed at Level 8-9. Candidature periods will be reduced according to the volume of advanced standing granted.
  • Graduates of an AQF level 8 or 9 award in Ministry or Theology are eligible to receive ungraded advanced standing (block credit) for up to 96cps based on volume of the studies in the previous award (ie graduates of a Graduate Certificate would receive NA000-048, graduates of a Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree would receive NA000-096), with the remainder of the course to be completed at Level 8-9. Candidature periods will be reduced according to the volume of advanced standing granted.

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent

Language requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work. See English Language Proficiency Policy.

Language requirements (Chinese course): Qualification in Chinese in the last 10 years; or using Chinese as the language primarily spoken both at home and work for the last 10 years; or Chinese Language Proficiency test through a HSK Test or another test approved by ACT. See Languages Other Than English Policy. See English Language Proficiency Policy.

Language requirements (Chinese course): Qualification in Chinese in the last 10 years; or using Chinese as the language primarily spoken both at home and work for the last 10 years; or Chinese Language Proficiency test through a HSK Test or another test approved by ACT. See Languages Other Than English Policy.

Articulation Options

  • DMIN20
  • PHD20
  • MTS20
  • MTH20

Exit Options

  • GCDIV20
  • GDDIV20

Learning Outcomes

Discipline Knowledge and Understanding

  1. Demonstrate up-to-date specialised knowledge and understanding of intercultural ministry concepts and practice
  2. Discuss the research principles and methods used in the discipline of Missiology

Inquiry and Analysis

  1. Utilise and reflect upon prior knowledge and experience, and use and reflect critically on current specialised missiological knowledge, ideas and practice

Problem Solving and Integration

  1. Integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a wide range of sources and contexts in the investigation of specialised problems and issues arising in intercultural ministry

Research

  1. Plan and execute a research project or capstone experience by asking questions and identifying problems related to intercultural ministry and using appropriate Missiology research principles and methods

Communication

  1. Present specialised Missiology ideas, knowledge and principles in relation to intercultural ministry practice to, and engage with, professional as well as nonprofessional audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and Professional Practice

  1. As a leader and in groups, apply specialised missiological understanding to intercultural ministry contexts and the wider community

Engagement with the World

  1. Bring enhanced professional and vocational capacity to engage with the challenges of contemporary global Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous Learning and Development

  1. Demonstrate readiness for research at a higher level in capacity for wide reading, analytical rigor and independent thinking

Fees

$11,904 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2024 course fees and credit points).

For more information about tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and student payments, view tuition fees.

Course Rules

  • Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60cps
  • There is a pre-requisite for Level 9 units: 48cps Level 8

Approved for delivery at

Approval to deliver a course does not guarantee that this course will be available in a given year – please contact a college about current availability.

  • New South Wales

    Chinese Theological College Australia

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  • New South Wales

    Sydney Missionary & Bible College

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