Purpose and Objectives
The M.A. Missiological Studies (Chinese) degree provides Chinese students with interdisciplinary knowledge of biblical studies, intercultural studies and Muslim studies. It prespares students to engage in research and analysis that is informed by those disciplines and contributes to the advance of the global mission of God.
In addition to the mission statement and general objectives and requirements of a CBS degree, the objectives of the M.A. (Missiological Studies) degree are to enable students to:
- Identify and analyze cultural issues and dynamics
- Evaluate strategies for contextualizing the message of Christ cross-culturally
- Research and write for publication regarding the global mission of God
The M.A. (Missiological Studies) degree is available fully online in Chinese.
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- Affirm to be a Christian and agree with CIU’s Statement of Faith
- Official transcript for highest earned degree and any master’s level credits earned with a minimum GPA of 2.5 for the most recent degree earned
- Essay (800 words total)
- Church Leader Reference
Transfer Credit
Students may receive transfer credit for a maximum of two-thirds of the MA (Missiological Studies), subject to the provisions of CIU’s Transfer Credit Policy.
Dual Degree Credit
Students may apply credit from a previously completed graduate degree for a maximum of two-thirds of the MA (Missiological Studies). Students must satisfy all requirements for both degrees, including the integrative exercise or internship experience of each degree.
Time Limitation
The expected time limit for completing all the requirements for the MA (Missiological Studies) degree is ten years, measured from the date a student begins coursework in the degree. Students may request that courses completed outside the expected limit be reviewed by the dean’s office on a case-by-case basis.
Completion Requirements
Students must satisfy the following requirements in order to graduate:
- Complete all required hours of specified coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Complete the internship experience of the MA (Missiological Studies) degree.
- Affirm CIU’s doctrinal statement.
