Master of Divinity in Missiology and Intercultural Studies

Equipping You to Reach All People

To make disciples of all nations, you must have the ability to understand them. Mid-America’s Master of Divinity in Missiology and Intercultural Studies program is a professional graduate degree beyond the Bachelor of Arts or equivalent, designed to equip students for effective ministry as cross-cultural missionaries. This is a 90 semester hour program with two concentrations from which to choose. Please review the Academic Catalog for full details. 

1. Master of Divinity in Missiology and Intercultural Studies On-Campus Degree 

• 90 semester hours of academic credit
• Completed in three years.
• Online format is available.

2. Master of Divinity in Missiology and Intercultural Studies International 2+2 On-Campus and On-Field Combination Degree. 

• 90 semester hours of academic credit (75 course credit hours + 15 hours of field study and completion of a master’s thesis).
• Completed in four years. 

What courses will I take?

This is a sample list of courses you’ll take while pursuing your MDIV in Missiology and Intercultural Studies.

• Introduction to Missions
• Anthropology and Worldview
• Traditional Religions, World Religions, and Cults
• Strategies of Missions and Leadership Development
• Apologetics
• Personal Evangelism
• Beginning Greek
• Hebrew Grammar
• Old and New Testament Survey

Admissions

In addition to the Seminary’s general admissions requirements, applicants to any master’s-level degree program must meet additional requirements and have earned a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. During the application process, you will be asked to submit the following information: 

• Official transcripts of all college coursework
• Autobiographical statement and photograph
• Health record and immunization forms
• Pastoral recommendation
• Church endorsement
• Two personal references
• Background and credit reference checks