Intercultural Studies, M.A. (Peace and Conflict Transformation)

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies, students will be able to:

1. Articulate principles for successful living and working in diverse environments and cultures (ULO 1 and 2).
2. Express an understanding of an international perspective on their experience in mono-cultural training (e.g. teaching, medicine, business) (ULO 1).
3. Demonstrate proficiency in research skills and writing that includes assessment and adaptation to specific cultural contexts (ULO 1).
4. Describe the dynamic nature of the Gospel, the growing church, and how it is contextualized and communicated across cultures (ULO 1 and 3).

Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete the required program courses.
2. Successfully pass a comprehensive examination over coursework.
3. Maintain a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
4. Meet with department advisor and a graduate academic records and degree specialist in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in the Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section).

Program Description

The M.A. in Intercultural Studies, Peace and Conflict Transformation is a 39-credit program. For the qualified applicant with extensive undergraduate work in intercultural studies/missions, it may be reduced to a minimum of 30 credits.

Curriculum Requirements

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Students who are not proficient in a second language will be required to take ISAL 613 or ISAL 520