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AGTS Degrees: Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministries

The Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministries (M.A.I.M.) is a 48-hour degree designed to form leaders with a thorough understanding of God’s mission for the Church and the interpersonal and intercultural communication skills essential for productive ministry in cross-cultural settings. The program helps students integrate anthropology, psychology, sociology and theology to inform the task of world evangelization and the planting and nurturing of the Church. It also trains missionaries and other cross-cultural workers for roles in theological education and the development of leaders.

Degree Components

Click here to view the courses that make up the M.A.I.M. Program and its concentrations.

Ministry Opportunities

Graduates are equipped to excel in a wide variety of ministries including:

  • Global missions (foreign and domestic)
  • Senior and associate pastors
  • Bible college instruction and administration
  • University campus ministry
  • Curriculum development
  • Para-church ministry organizations

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“My time at AGTS was a process of continued expansion of my vision of ministry and gave me growth that I wouldn’t have experienced otherwise.”

Ken Dahlager, Missionary, Director, Latin America Childcare

“Intercultural ministries helped to round out my experience. I appreciated the heart of professors to train and disciple—they care about the students.”

Sonya White Mountain, Associate Pastor, Good News Assembly of God, McLaughlin, S.D.

“The master’s program sharpened my focus and made me more capable to accomplish the task of ministry. Do it today! The strong Pentecostal influence, good interaction with professors, and a caring community will contribute to
a well-balanced Christian perspective.”

Randy Tarr, Area Director of West Africa, World Assemblies of God Missions

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for graduation, the student must submit an acceptable student portfolio and pass a comprehensive examination based on competencies in key areas within the disciplines of missiology. Students who receive a grade of “unsatisfactory” may retake the examination following a 3-week study period.

Policy for Retakes

Students failing the retake must fulfill one of the following options:

  • Officially audit a course covering the competency in which the student’s performance was “unsatisfactory.” Retake and pass a comprehensive question dealing with that competency.
  • Take the course for credit by directed research or in residence. The course will be graded satisfactory, marginal, or unsatisfactory.

Distance Learning

A limited number of courses may be taken through directed research or distance learning.

Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2009 5:27 PM

 

 
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