MA in Leadership with a concentration in Intercultural Ministry
The Master of Arts in Leadership with an Intercultural Ministry concentration equips both prospective and experienced overseas missionaries for effective cross-cultural ministry. It gives nationals from other countries the tools to help them minister more effectively in their own contexts. And this degree enables those who intend to remain in North America become more culturally sensitive and minister with competence among people of diverse backgrounds and ethnicity.
All Leadership degrees at Denver Seminary fall under the Division of Christian Ministry. To learn more about this division, watch a video from the Division of Christian Ministry.
The MA in Leadership with a concentration in Intercultural Ministry is excellent preparation for goals such as:
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Overseas missions
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Ministry of nationals planning to return to their countries
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Leadership in urban ministry settings
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Leaders in diplomatic or international contexts
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Politics
Structure
In addition to the MA core, the MA in Leadership with an Intercultural Ministry concentration involves 18 hours of required Leadership courses plus 12 hours of Intercultural Ministry courses (8 hours of required courses plus 4 hours of Intercultural Ministry electives):
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Required Leadership courses (18 hrs): Communicating and Leading in Intercultural Contexts, Theological and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership, Strategy for Leadership Development, Management for Leaders, Personal Life of the Christian Leader, Handling Conflict and Change in Intercultural Contexts, Integrative Seminar
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Required Intercultural Ministry courses (8 hrs): Introduction to Ministry in Intercultural Contexts, Introduction to Missiology, Biblical Foundations for Intercultural Ministry, Intercultural Ministry Practicum
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Intercultural Ministry electives (4 hrs)
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