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- Master of Divinity
- Master of Divinity in Culturally Competent Pastoral Leadership(English)
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
- Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Master of Arts in Professional Coaching
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The Master of Divinity program primarily prepares pastors for the parent denomination, KPCA, and secondarily trains leaders for the diverse ministries both in the narrow context of the KPCA, and the wider context of the global kingdom of God.
in Counseling Psychology
Program Goal
The Master of Divinity program primarily prepares pastors for the parent denomination, KPCA, and secondarily trains leaders for the diverse ministries both in the narrow context of the KPCA, and the wider context of the global kingdom of God.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
Religious Heritage
- Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately
- Articulate the theological views of KPCA in a larger Reformed theological milieu
- Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation
Personal & Spiritual Formation
- Deepen one’s knowledge of and love for God, self, and others
- Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness
- Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)
- Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Cultural Context
- Develop a Christian worldview and apply biblical principles to individuals, communities, and the world, in view of diverse religious traditions of the world and particularities of different cultures.
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate insights drawn from the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts from a biblical perspective, integrate with theology, and apply to their life and ministry.
- Write graduate level research papers effectively.
Ministerial and Public Leadership
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to integrate biblical principles of leadership and theological knowledge with professional skills vital for effective ministerial and public leadership, such as administration, preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelizing, discipling, and worship.
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master of Divinity are required to have:
- B.Th. degree or its equivalent;
- A 2.5 grade point average for all previous studies.
Degree Requirement
- Completion of 89 credit units with a 2.5 grade point average by completing the course requirements and;
- Finish 2 credit units of student ministry during 6 semesters;
- Submit a student ministry evaluation form written by a supervisor twice a year, at the end of May and December;
- Optional completion of a thesis (6 credit units)
- Pass the Bible Examination with a score over 70/100 (no credit unit).
- Portfolio requirements for M.Div. students starting 2018 Fall: Starting with incoming freshmen from 2018 fall semester, all M.Div. students must satisfy the portfolio requirements in order to graduate. The portfolio will need to contain the result of the Bible test, Scripture Reading (성경 통독), and key assignment(s) from each of the following ten core courses: BS501 Hermeneutics, ST501 Systematic Theology 1 or ST502 Systematic Theology 2, CH510 Church History, PT515 KPCA Confession & Polity, PT602 Preaching Practicum, PT510 Spiritual Formation, PT620 Developmental Spirituality (not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester), MI500 Introduction to Missiology or MI660 Intercultural Ministries and Mission (not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester), ST504 Contemporary Christian Ethical Issues and GE503 Academic Research Writing. Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and key assignment(s) grade of B- (80%) or higher. For spiritual formation, students are required to take Christian Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options: 1) Complete an extra project required by the instructor or 2) Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.
Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.
Thesis
The thesis for the Master of Divinity degree must reflect scholarship and thorough knowledge of the subject, and will be written in accordance with the school’s guidelines. For those who elect to do a thesis as a Master of Divinity degree candidate, a review committee is set up to provide guidance, instruction, and evaluation for the dissertation. The primary functions of the committee include:
- Approve the choice of thesis subject;
- Provide instructions and guidance as a student begins to work;
- Examine and approve the rough draft presented; and
- Read and agree upon the evaluation of the thesis.
Only six months following the completion of coursework is allowed for completion of a thesis.
Timeline of the thesis writing is as following:
- During the registration period: register for a thesis (GS699)
- One week before the semester begins: assignment of a supervisor.
- 15th of February or September: submission of the thesis proposal
- 25th of April or November: submission of the penultimate draft
- 5th of May or December: submission of the final draft to the school
- Within one week of the submission: examination of the thesis by the committee
- Within one week of the examination: submission of the final copy of the thesis
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is direct instruction which is on-site, lecture-based.
Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Field Education
The Field Education program is an integral part of the theological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at a variety of assignments at a local church, according to their particular ministerial goals and interests.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
Biblical Theology 15 units
Systematic Theology 6 units
Historical Theology 6 units
Pastoral Theology 12 units
Spiritual Theology 3 units
Intercultural Theology 12 units
Academic Research 3 units
Field Education 2 units
Electives 30 units
Total: 89 unit
Master of Divinity Course Curriculum
There are four prerequisites as follows:
- Preaching (PT501) for Preaching Practicum (PT602)
- Old Testament 1 or 2(NT510 or 520) and New Testament 1, or 2(OT520 or 521) for Hermeneutics (BS501)
Core Course : Biblical Theology (15 units)
OT520(3 units/Korean)Old Testament I (Pentateuch and Former Prophets)
OT521(3 units/Korean)Old Testament II (Latter Prophets and Writings)
NT510(3 units/Korean) New Testament I (Matthew-Acts)
NT520(3 units/Korean) New Testament II (Romans-Revelation)
BS501(3 units/Korean) Hermeneutics
Core Course : Systematic Theology (6 units)
ST501(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology I
ST502(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology II
Core Course : Historical Theology (6 units)
CH510(3 units/Korean) Church History
CH540(3 units/Korean) History of Korean Church & Immigrant Church
Core Course : Pastoral Theology (12 units)
PT501(3 units/Korean) Preaching
PT602(3 units/Korean) Preaching Practicum
* Prerequisite for PT602 Preaching Practicum is PT501 Preaching.
PT515(3 units/Korean) KPCA Confession and Polity
PT600(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Ministry & Ministerial Mentoring
Core Course : Spiritual Theology (3 units)
PT510(3 units/Korean) Spiritual Formation
Core Course : Intercultural Theology (12 units)
GE500(3 units/Korean) Humanities and Culture Studies
ST504(3 units/Korean) Contemporary Christian Ethics
MI640(3 units/Korean) World Religion in Mission
MI500(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Missiology
Core Course : Academic Research (3 units)
GE503(3 units/Korean) Advanced Research Writing
Core Course : Field Education (2 units)
FWM 01~06(total 2 units) Field Work/Student Ministry
Elective
(Student can choose 30 units of elective courses.
*Elective courses are subject to change.)
BH610(3 units/Korean) Basic Hebrew Reading
BG610(3 units/Korean) Basic Greek Reading
OT610(3 units/Korean) Genesis
OT660(3 units/Korean) Isaiah
OT670(3 units/Korean) Psalms
OT680(3 units/Korean) Deuteronomy
NT502(3 units/Korean) Sermon on the Mount
NT690(3 units/Korean) Acts
NT620(3 units/Korean) Corinthians
NT690(3 units/Korean) Romans
CH620(3 units/Korean) History of Christianity in Asia
CH670(3 units/Korean) History of World Missions
CH680(3 units/Korean) Theology of Roman Catholic Church
CH684(3 units/Korean) American Church History
ST521(3 units/Korean) Theology of Calvin
ST670(3 units/Korean) Ecological Theology
ST690(3 units/Korean) Theology of Bonhoeffer
PH630(3 units/Korean) Christian Apologetics
GS699(6 units/Korean) Thesis (If elected)
PT630(3 units/Korean) Mission in the Islamic Cultural Area
MI684 Theology of Mission
ED501(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Christian Education
English Master of Divinity
Program Goal
The Master of Divinity program will train and educate future leaders of the church to become a missionary first and focus on being a pastor second. Our program will be intentional on understanding the culture you are trying to minister to first. After learning about the culture, it is then you can effectively pastor or lead the sheep. Currently our program is focused on the Korean and Korean-American culture.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
- Religious Heritage
- Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately
- Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation
- Personal & Spiritual Formation
- Deepen one’s knowledge of the love for God, self, and others
- Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness
- Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)
- Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
- Cultural Context
- Develop a Christian worldview and apply biblical principles to individuals, communities, and the world, in view of diverse religious traditions of the world and particularities of different cultures.
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate insights drawn from Korean culture and American culture and current spiritual challenges in the world from a biblical perspective, integrate with theology, and apply to their life and ministry.
- Write graduate level research papers effectively.
- Ministerial and Public Leadership
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to integrate biblical principles of leadership and theological knowledge with professional skills vital for effective ministerial and public leadership, such as administration, preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelizing, discipling, and worship.
- Grasp the challenges and solutions for a healthy church dynamic and relationship in the Korean church between Korean speaking immigrants (1st Gen) and Korean- American English speaking members (1.5-3rd Gen)
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master of Divinity are required to have:
- S., B.A. degree or its equivalent.
- A 2.5 grade point average for all previous studies.
Degree Requirement
Completion of 74 credit units with a 2.5 grade point average by completing the course requirements
If the students fail to receive the required grade in REQUIRED courses, then they have to
1) Re-take the course online or in person and receive the required passing grade.
Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved. We will also require the Course Syllabus from their school to see the assignment and lecture topics.
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.
Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Field Education
The Field Education program is an integral part of the theological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at a variety of assignments at a local church, according to their ministerial goals and interests.
Cohort Dinner with Pastor or Professor for graduating students
After completion of at least 60 units, each student has the opportunity to enjoy a dinner with a pastor from various churches in Southern CA or a professor from the school. There will be sign ups for students to register. It will be based on first come, first serve basis. Depending on the schedule of the pastor or professor, the dinner opportunities will be made available to these students in their final year. This dinner is an opportunity for students who are about to graduate to get to know an experienced pastor and ask questions and seek wisdom.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
Biblical Theology 12 units
Biblical Languages 21 units
Systematic Theology 9 units
Historical Theology 9 units
Practical Theology 13 units
Field Education 2 units
Electives 8 units
Total: 74 unit
Master of Divinity Course Curriculum
There are three prerequisites as follows:
- Hermeneutics (BS500) for all courses (can be taken at the same time in same semester as other courses)
- Greek 1 (BG600) for Greek 2 (BG 601) and Greek Exegesis courses (BG603, 604)
- Hebrew 1 (BH650) for Hebrew 2 (BH 660) and Exegesis of OT (BH 670)
Core Course: Biblical Theology (12 units)
OT525(3 units/English M.Div) Old Testament Survey 1
OT530(3 units/English M.Div) Old Testament Survey 2
NT540(3 units/English M.Div) New Testament Survey
BS500(3 units/English M.Div) Hermeneutics
Core Course: Theology (9 units)
TH501(3 units/English M.Div) Systematic Theology I: Doctrine of God, Doctrine of Man & Christology
TH502(3 units/English M.Div) Systematic Theology II: Pneumatology, Trinity, Bibliology
TH503(3 units/English M.Div) Systematic Theology III: Soteriology, Harmartiology & Ecclesiology, & Eschatology
Core Course: Historical Theology (9 units)
HT504(3 units/English M.Div) Patristic and Medieval Theology
HT505(3 units/English M.Div) Reformation
HT506(3 units/English M.Div) Korean Church History
Core Course: Practical Theology (13 units)
PT625(3 units/English M.Div) Preaching
PT560(2 units/English M.Div) KM/EM Ministry in Context
PT 585(2 units/English M.Div) Counseling
PT695(2 units/English M.Div) Apologetics
PT595(2 units/English M.Div) Church Strategy and Polity
PT571(2 units/English M.Div) Pastoral Ministry
Core Course: Biblical Languages (21 units)
BG600(3 units/English M.Div) Greek 1
BG601(3 units/English M.Div) Greek 2
BG603(3 units/English M.Div) Intro to Exegesis
BG604(3 units/English M.Div) Exegesis of New Testament
BH650(3 units/English M.Div) Hebrew 1
BH660(3 units/English M.Div) Hebrew 2
BH670(3 units/English M.Div) Exegesis of Old Testament
Core Course: Field Internship (2 units)
FWI 01/02(total 2 units) Field Internship I & II
Elective (Student can choose 8 units of elective courses.
*Elective courses are not available for listing yet)
in Counseling Psychology
Program Goal
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program provides a master’s level in counseling education for students who wish to prepare for counseling ministries in Korean churches, Korean American churches, and mission fields. This program will meet the demand among KPCA congregations for properly equipped, Korean-speaking, Christian counselors who can provide spiritual help to individuals and families in a church and Christian institutional setting to help them cope with cultural transition and psychological adaptation.
This program is not intended to prepare a student for employment as a licensed professional counselor.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
- Articulate knowledge of major theories of Christian counseling and psychology
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate Christian doctrine with psychology and counseling skills for Christian counseling for Koreans, Koreans immigrants, and native people in the mission field.
- Demonstrate cross-cultural understanding and communication for ministry to people students serve in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate Christian counseling skills of healing, reconciliation and transformation of individuals and congregations.
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master Arts in Counseling Psychology are required to have:
A bachelor degree or its equivalent;
2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.
Prerequisite: An Introduction to Psychology or a similar class*
*Students who have not taken an introductory Psychology class must take a GE232 Introduction to Psychology class as soon as possible after they are admitted to the MACP program.
Degree Requirement
- Completion of 48 credit units (including 6 credit units of practicum) with a 2.5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
- Finish 6 credit units of practicum before graduation.
- Portfolio requirements for MACP students starting 2018 Fall:
- Starting from 2018 fall semester, all MACP students must satisfy the portfolio requirements in order to graduate. The portfolio will need to contain the result of a final project from each of the following seven core courses:
– CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices
– CP501 Understanding Psychopathology and Diagnosis
– CP531 Cross-Cultural Psychology and Christian Counseling
– CP630 Marriage and Family Therapy
– CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills
– CP634 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
– CP552 Practicum II
- Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and final project grade of B- (80%) or higher. For spiritual formation, students are required to take a Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
- If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options: 1) Complete an extra project required by the instructor or 2) Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.
- Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site lecture as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods. Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Practicum
The practicum courses are an integral part of the theological and psychological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at the Santa Fe Springs Counseling Center and a variety of local churches.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
Theological Study: 9 units
Psychological Study: 33 units
Practicum: 6 units
Total: 48 units
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Course Curriculum
Required Courses (27units including 6 units of practicums)
CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices: 3 units
CP501 Understanding Psychopathology and Diagnosis: 3 units
CP531 Cross-Cultural Psychology and Christian Counseling: 2 units
CP540 Advanced Developmental Psychology: 3 units
CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills
*Prerequisites: CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices
CP551 Practicum I: 3 units
*Prerequisites: CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills
CP552 Practicum II: 3 units
*Prerequisites: Practicum I
CP630 Marriage and Family Therapy: 3 units
CP634 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling: 1 unit
CP650 Introduction to Integration of Theology and Psychology: 3 units
Elective Courses (12 out of 18 units)
CP620 Aging and Christian Counseling: 3 units
CP621 Group Counseling: 3 units
CP640 Grief and Trauma Counseling: 3 units
CP644 Child and Adolescent Counseling: 3 units
CP660 Understanding Addiction and Treatment: 3 units
CP670 Theories and Practices of Missionary Member Care: 3 units
Required Theology Courses (9 units)
Introduction to Bible Study: 3 units
Introduction to Systematic Theology: 3 units
PT510 Spiritual Formation: 3 units
Program Goal
The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAICS) program is in line with our institution’s mission: to equip men and women for missional living (i.e., live out the mission of God) by training them to grow in the knowledge and character of Christ, to live a Christ‐centered life, and to lead others to do the same, in any setting God places them, whether that context be multigenerational, multiracial, or multiethnic. The MAICS program is designed to equip students to advance God’s global mission wherever God places them—local church, workplace, mission field, or other cross‐cultural or multicultural settings. The program achieves this by training students to think missiologically about the world and people of diverse cultures, to understand their cultures, and to build transformative relationships in specific contexts. This program also academically prepares students for service as missionaries and for work in any type of cross‐cultural or multicultural settings—such as teachers, counselors, physicians, artists, musicians, athletes, businesspeople, lawyers, engineers, entertainers, or anyone desiring to live a missional living in a specific context. Students can also customize their degree to their needs and interests through elective courses. The program may also serve as a preparation for a doctoral study in related areas.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
- Articulate a theological understanding of the global mission of God and demonstrate its importance to the church
- Describe how the dynamic nature of the Gospel can be contextualized and communicated in words and deeds in contexts of cultural diversity to bring transformation.
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge focused on the discipline of intercultural studies and the Christian mission.
- Integrate biblical, theological, historical, and social-scientific disciplines for missional living and working in global contexts.
- Demonstrate the research skills and writing ability to create a graduate level research paper.
Additional Program Outcomes
- That 50% of our alumni will embrace responsibility to participate in the Great Commission through such volunteer or professional tasks as mobilization (e.g., serving on a church missions committee, volunteering for a mission’s organization, taking mission trips, donating at least $500 to cross-cultural missions and serving as a long-term missionary)
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master Arts in Intercultural Studies are required to have:
- Th. degree or its equivalent;
- A 2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.
Degree Requirement
Completion of 43 credit units with a 2.5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.
Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
The MAICS curriculum consists of 43 semester credits of coursework.
Total: 43 unit
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Curriculum
List of courses for this degree program:
Bible, Theology, Spiritual Formation, Writing Core – 12 credits
NT520 New Testament Survey or OT521 Old Testament Survey
ST501 Systematic Theology I or ST502 Systematic Theology II
PT510 Spiritual Formation
GE503 Academic Research Writing
Intercultural Foundational Studies Core – 12 credits
MI500 Introduction to Missiology
MI520 History of the World Christian Movement
MI574 Cultural Anthropology for Christian Mission
MI640 Mission and World Religion
Intercultural Practical Studies Core – 19 credits
MI680 Intercultural Communication
PT590 Transformative Global Leadership
Intercultural Studies Fieldwork requirement – 1 credit
FWM01 – Fieldwork I
FWM02 – Fieldwork II
Intercultural Practical Studies Electives – 12 credits
(Choose four of the following classes)
MI660 Cross‐cultural Ministries & Mission
MI550 Global Church Planting & Multiplication Strategies
MI540 Business, NGO, and Tent‐making in Missions Context
PT630 Muslim Evangelism among Islamic Contexts
PT530 Christian and Muslim Dialogue
MI520 Transformative Teaching in Global Context
Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy
Program Description
Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy curriculum prepares qualified persons for unique and demanding ministry who are called and gifted by God to become Board Certified Chaplains or Certified Clinical Chaplains, who then will serve as professionally competent and compassionate spiritual caregivers in a healthcare facility.
Program Learning Goals(PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
- Religious Heritage
a. Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately
b. Articulate the theological views of KPCA in a larger Reformed theological milieu
c. Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation
- Personal & Spiritual Formation
a. Deepen one’s knowledge of and love for God, self, and others
b. Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness
c. Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)
d. Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
- Cultural Context
a. Develop a Christian worldview and apply biblical principles to individuals, communities, and the world, in view of diverse religious traditions of the world and particularities of different cultures.
b. Develop the ability to critically evaluate insights drawn from the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts from a biblical perspective, integrate with theology, and apply to their life and ministry.
c. Write graduate level research papers effectively.
- Ministerial and Public Leadership
Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to integrate biblical principles of leadership and theological knowledge with professional skills vital for effective ministerial and public leadership, such as administration, preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelizing, discipling, and worship.
- Chaplaincy Competency
a. Orientation to the healthcare system as a student function as a professional pastoral/spiritual caregiver in a healthcare facility.
b. Become effective in assessing and meeting the spiritual and emotional needs of patients/residents, family, and staff.
c. Develop communication skills in interpersonal relationships.
d. Be prepared to respond to the varied crises faced by patients/residents, families and staff competently and compassionately.
e. Understand and respond to medical ethical issues.
f. Become a model of professional competence and high ethical standards as a pastoral/spiritual caregiver.
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy are required to have:
- A. Degree of equivalent.
- A 2.5 grade point average for all previous studies;
- The endorsement of the Faculty Committee.
Degree Requirement
- Completion of 89 credit units with a 2.5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
- Finish 2 credit units of student ministry (field work) during 6 semesters;
- Submit a student ministry evaluation form written by a supervisor twice a year, at the end of May and December;
- Pass the Bible Examination with a score over 70/100 (no credit unit).
- Complete all required chapels.
- Portfolio requirements for M.Div. students starting 2018 Fall:
Starting from the 2018 fall semester, all M.Div. students must satisfy the portfolio requirements to graduate. The portfolio will need to contain the result of the Bible test, Scripture Reading (성경 통독), and a final project from each of the following ten core courses:
BS501 Hermeneutics,
ST501 Systematic Theology 1 or ST502 Systematic Theology 2, CH510 Church History,
PT515 KPCA Confession & Polity, PT602 Preaching Practicum, PT510 Spiritual Formation,
PT620 Developmental Spirituality (not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester),
MI500 Introduction to Missiology or MI660 Intercultural Ministries and Mission(not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester),
ST504 Contemporary Christian Ethical Issues and
GE503 Academic Research Writing. Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and key assignment(s) grade of B- (80%) or higher. For spiritual formation, students are required to take Christian Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options:
- Complete an extra project required by the instructor or
- Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.
Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.
Thesis
The thesis must reflect scholarship and thorough knowledge of the subject and will be written in accordance with the school’s guidelines. For every degree candidate, a review committee is set up to provide guidance, instruction, and evaluation for the dissertation. The primary functions of the committee include:
- Approve the choice of thesis subject;
- Provide instructions and guidance as a student begins to work;
- Examine and approve the rough draft presented, and,
- Read and agree upon the evaluation of the thesis.
Only six months following the completion of coursework is allowed for completion of a thesis.
Timeline of the thesis writing is as following:
- During the registration period: register for a thesis (GS699)
- One week before the semester begins: assignment of a supervisor.
- 15th of February or September: submission of the thesis proposal
- 25th of April or November: submission of the penultimate draft
- 5th of May or December: submission of the final draft to the school
- Within one week of the submission: examination of the thesis by the committee
- Within one week of the examination: submission of the final copy of the thesis
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.
Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Field Education
The Field Education program is an integral part of the theological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at a variety of assignments at a local church, according to their ministerial goals and interests.
Required Credit Units for Graduation
Biblical Theology 15 units
Systematic Theology 6 units
Historical Theology 6 units
Pastoral Theology 12 units
Spiritual Theology 3 units
Professional Chaplaincy Concentration 12 units
Intercultural Theology 12 units
Academic Research 3 units
Field Education 2 units
Electives 18 units
Total: 89 unit
M.Div. in Professional Chaplaincy Program Course Curriculum
There are four prerequisites as follows:
- Preaching (PT501) for Preaching Practicum (PT602)
- Old Testament 1 or 2(NT510 or 520) and New Testament 1, or 2(OT520 or 521) for Hermeneutics (BS501)
Core Course: Biblical Theology (15 units)
OT520(3 units/Korean) Old Testament I (Pentateuch and Former Prophets)
OT521(3 units/Korean) Old Testament II (Latter Prophets and Writings)
NT510(3 units/Korean) New Testament I (Matthew-Acts)
NT520(3 units/Korean) New Testament II (Romans-Revelation)
BS501(3 units/Korean) Hermeneutics
Core Course: Systematic Theology (6 units)
ST501(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology I:
ST502(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology II:
Core Course: Historical Theology (6 units)
CH510(3 units/Korean) Church History
CH540(3 units/Korean) History of Korean Church & Immigrant Church
Core Course: Pastoral Theology (12 units)
PT501(3 units/Korean) Preaching
PT602(3 units/Korean) Preaching Practicum
* Prerequisite for PT602 Preaching Practicum is PT501 Preaching.
PT515(3 units/Korean) KPCA Confession and Polity
PT600(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Ministry & Ministerial Mentoring
Core Course: Spiritual Theology (3 units)
PT510(3 units/Korean) Spiritual Formation
Core Course: Intercultural Theology (12 units)
GE500(3 units/Korean) Humanities and Culture Studies
ST504(3 units/Korean) Contemporary Christian Ethics
MI640(3 units/Korean) World Religion in Mission
MI500(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Missiology
Core Course: Academic Research (3 units)
GE503(3 units/Korean) Advanced Research Writing
Core Courses : Professional Chaplaincy Course(12 units)
- PT561 Clinical Pastoral Education 1
- PT562 Clinical Pastoral Education 2
- PT571 Clinical Pastoral Education 3
- PT572 Clinical Pastoral Education 4
Core Course: Field Education (2 units)
FWM 01~06(total 2 units) Field Work/Student Ministry
Elective (Students can choose 18 units of elective courses. *Elective courses are subject to change.)
BH610(3 units/Korean) Basic Hebrew Reading
BG610(3 units/Korean) Basic Greek Reading
OT610(3 units/Korean) Genesis
OT660(3 units/Korean) Isaiah
OT670(3 units/Korean) Psalms
OT680(3 units/Korean) Deuteronomy
NT502(3 units/Korean) Sermon on the Mount
NT690(3 units/Korean) Acts
NT620(3 units/Korean) Corinthians
NT690(3 units/Korean) Romans
CH620(3 units/Korean) History of Christianity in Asia
CH670(3 units/Korean) History of World Missions
CH680(3 units/Korean) Theology of Roman Catholic Church
CH684(3 units/Korean) American Church History
ST521(3 units/Korean) Theology of Calvin
ST670(3 units/Korean) Ecological Theology
ST690(3 units/Korean) Theology of Bonhoeffer
PH630(3 units/Korean) Christian Apologetics
GS699(6 units/Korean) Thesis (If elected)
PT630(3 units/Korean) Mission in the Islamic Cultural Area
MI684 Theology of Mission
ED501(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Christian Education
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Program Goal
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program equip students to work as sensitive therapists in both the public and private sectors. Students will show that they can deal with a variety of issues, such as pressures in relationships, dysfunction in families, and behavioral issues in individuals, couples, and families. Students will be qualified to apply for marriage and family therapist licenses in California after completing the program (LMFT).
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
- Demonstrate fundamental understanding of a variety of research-based systemic and relational theories and therapeutic approaches.
- Integrate their theoretical and practical training in order to become certified marital and family therapists.
- Connect the theoretical and academic world to the working world as qualified therapists
who can work with individuals, couples, families, and children.
- Demonstrate competency in systems/relational practice According to MFT professional standards.
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master Arts in Counseling Psychology are required to have:
- A. degree or its equivalent;
- A 2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.
- Prerequisite class: Introduction to If a student did not take this class, he or she needs to take the class at school.
Degree Requirement
- Completion of 72 credit units (including 9 credit units of practicum) with a 5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
- Finish 9 credit units of practicum before graduation.
- Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and final project grade of B- (80%) or For spiritual formation, students are required to take a Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
- If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options:
- Complete an extra project required by the instructor or
- Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.
Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Practicum
The practicum courses are an integral part of the theological and psychological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at the Santa Fe Springs Christian Counseling Center and a variety of local churches.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
Biblical Theology: 3 units
Systematic Theology: 3 units
Spiritual Formation: 3 units
Research Methodology: 3 units
Psychological Study: 51 units
Practicum: 9 units
Total: 72 unit
Required Courses
CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices
CP501 Understanding Psychopathology and Diagnosis
CP531 Cross-Cultural Psychology
CP540 Advanced Developmental Psychology CP551 Practicum I
*Prerequisites: First year coursework; a minimum GPA of 3.0.
CP552 Practicum II
*Prerequisites: Practicum I; a minimum 3.0 GPA.
CP553 Practicum III
*Prerequisites: Practicum II; a minimum 3.0 GPA.
CP620 Aging and Longterm Care
CP 621 Group Counseling
CP 630 Marriage and Family Therapy
CP634 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
CP640 Grief and Trauma Counseling
CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills
CP644 Child and Adolescent Counseling
CP650 Introduction to Integration of Theology and Psychology
CP660 Understanding Addiction and Treatment
Child Abuse & Domestic Violance Human Sexuality
Premarital and Marital Therapy Psychological testing & assessment Psychopharmacology
Research Methodology
Required Elective Courses
Introduction to Bible Study
Introduction to Systematic Theology
PT 510 Spiritual Formation
Master of Arts in Professional Coaching
Program Goal
The Master’s Program in Professional Coaching is a program that aims to develop professional coaches with various coaching skills to deal with the many problems people face in life. In particular, the goal is to educate students so that they can not only secure professionalism as a coach by acquiring various coaching skills, but also demonstrate leadership in the organization to which they work.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
The school expects students to achieve three things through this master’s program.
- We expect students to acquire excellent communication skills that lead to the formation of good relationships with people. Through this, above all else, you will enjoy the satisfaction and freedom of your life.
- We expect students to develop character and leadership through communication and relationship formation. Communication is not just dealt with at the level of technology, but also at the level of the Bible and Christian spirituality in terms of faith, and wounds in the heart and character in terms of psychology.
- Leadership with a mature character is crucial to the development and success of the organization in an organization when working in a leadership position. Self- confidence through excellent communication and the formation of smooth relationships will be displayed as a great ability to handle and influence people in the organization.
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master Arts in Intercultural Studies are required to have:
- A. degree or its equivalent;
- A 2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.
Degree Requirement
- Completion of 36 credit units with a 5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
- All students must take coaching practicum (0 unit) every semester.
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is Zoom instruction, which is online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.
Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
The M.A.P.C curriculum consists of 36 semester credits of coursework.
Total: 36 unit
Christian Core (9 units)
Bible & Coaching: TRINITY Christian Coaching
Leadership Identity & Christian Coaching
Mission & Christian Coaching
Coaching Core (27 units)
Christian Family Coaching
Christian Emotional Quotient Leadership Coaching Skills
Christin Life Coaching
Practices for Business Coaching
TRINITY Spiritual Leadership
Spiritual Coaching & Piety
Christian Counseling & Coaching
Christian Coaching & Business Development & Partnership
Coaching Supervision
Coaching Practicum (0 unit)
Total units to graduate – 36 units
in Counseling Psychology
Program Goal
The Master of Divinity program primarily prepares pastors for the parent denomination, KPCA, and secondarily trains leaders for the diverse ministries both in the narrow context of the KPCA, and the wider context of the global kingdom of God.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
Religious Heritage
- Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately
- Articulate the theological views of KPCA in a larger Reformed theological milieu
- Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation
Personal & Spiritual Formation
- Deepen one’s knowledge of and love for God, self, and others
- Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness
- Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)
- Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Cultural Context
- Develop a Christian worldview and apply biblical principles to individuals, communities, and the world, in view of diverse religious traditions of the world and particularities of different cultures.
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate insights drawn from the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts from a biblical perspective, integrate with theology, and apply to their life and ministry.
- Write graduate level research papers effectively.
Ministerial and Public Leadership
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to integrate biblical principles of leadership and theological knowledge with professional skills vital for effective ministerial and public leadership, such as administration, preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelizing, discipling, and worship.
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master of Divinity are required to have:
- B.Th. degree or its equivalent;
- A 2.5 grade point average for all previous studies.
Degree Requirement
- Completion of 89 credit units with a 2.5 grade point average by completing the course requirements and;
- Finish 2 credit units of student ministry during 6 semesters;
- Submit a student ministry evaluation form written by a supervisor twice a year, at the end of May and December;
- Optional completion of a thesis (6 credit units)
- Pass the Bible Examination with a score over 70/100 (no credit unit).
- Portfolio requirements for M.Div. students starting 2018 Fall: Starting with incoming freshmen from 2018 fall semester, all M.Div. students must satisfy the portfolio requirements in order to graduate. The portfolio will need to contain the result of the Bible test, Scripture Reading (성경 통독), and key assignment(s) from each of the following ten core courses: BS501 Hermeneutics, ST501 Systematic Theology 1 or ST502 Systematic Theology 2, CH510 Church History, PT515 KPCA Confession & Polity, PT602 Preaching Practicum, PT510 Spiritual Formation, PT620 Developmental Spirituality (not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester), MI500 Introduction to Missiology or MI660 Intercultural Ministries and Mission (not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester), ST504 Contemporary Christian Ethical Issues and GE503 Academic Research Writing. Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and key assignment(s) grade of B- (80%) or higher. For spiritual formation, students are required to take Christian Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options: 1) Complete an extra project required by the instructor or 2) Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.
Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.
Thesis
The thesis for the Master of Divinity degree must reflect scholarship and thorough knowledge of the subject, and will be written in accordance with the school’s guidelines. For those who elect to do a thesis as a Master of Divinity degree candidate, a review committee is set up to provide guidance, instruction, and evaluation for the dissertation. The primary functions of the committee include:
- Approve the choice of thesis subject;
- Provide instructions and guidance as a student begins to work;
- Examine and approve the rough draft presented; and
- Read and agree upon the evaluation of the thesis.
Only six months following the completion of coursework is allowed for completion of a thesis.
Timeline of the thesis writing is as following:
- During the registration period: register for a thesis (GS699)
- One week before the semester begins: assignment of a supervisor.
- 15th of February or September: submission of the thesis proposal
- 25th of April or November: submission of the penultimate draft
- 5th of May or December: submission of the final draft to the school
- Within one week of the submission: examination of the thesis by the committee
- Within one week of the examination: submission of the final copy of the thesis
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is direct instruction which is on-site, lecture-based.
Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Field Education
The Field Education program is an integral part of the theological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at a variety of assignments at a local church, according to their particular ministerial goals and interests.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
Biblical Theology 15 units
Systematic Theology 6 units
Historical Theology 6 units
Pastoral Theology 12 units
Spiritual Theology 3 units
Intercultural Theology 12 units
Academic Research 3 units
Field Education 2 units
Electives 30 units
Total: 89 unit
Master of Divinity Course Curriculum
There are four prerequisites as follows:
- Preaching (PT501) for Preaching Practicum (PT602)
- Old Testament 1 or 2(NT510 or 520) and New Testament 1, or 2(OT520 or 521) for Hermeneutics (BS501)
Core Course : Biblical Theology (15 units)
OT520(3 units/Korean)Old Testament I (Pentateuch and Former Prophets)
OT521(3 units/Korean)Old Testament II (Latter Prophets and Writings)
NT510(3 units/Korean) New Testament I (Matthew-Acts)
NT520(3 units/Korean) New Testament II (Romans-Revelation)
BS501(3 units/Korean) Hermeneutics
Core Course : Systematic Theology (6 units)
ST501(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology I
ST502(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology II
Core Course : Historical Theology (6 units)
CH510(3 units/Korean) Church History
CH540(3 units/Korean) History of Korean Church & Immigrant Church
Core Course : Pastoral Theology (12 units)
PT501(3 units/Korean) Preaching
PT602(3 units/Korean) Preaching Practicum
* Prerequisite for PT602 Preaching Practicum is PT501 Preaching.
PT515(3 units/Korean) KPCA Confession and Polity
PT600(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Ministry & Ministerial Mentoring
Core Course : Spiritual Theology (3 units)
PT510(3 units/Korean) Spiritual Formation
Core Course : Intercultural Theology (12 units)
GE500(3 units/Korean) Humanities and Culture Studies
ST504(3 units/Korean) Contemporary Christian Ethics
MI640(3 units/Korean) World Religion in Mission
MI500(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Missiology
Core Course : Academic Research (3 units)
GE503(3 units/Korean) Advanced Research Writing
Core Course : Field Education (2 units)
FWM 01~06(total 2 units) Field Work/Student Ministry
Elective
(Student can choose 30 units of elective courses.
*Elective courses are subject to change.)
BH610(3 units/Korean) Basic Hebrew Reading
BG610(3 units/Korean) Basic Greek Reading
OT610(3 units/Korean) Genesis
OT660(3 units/Korean) Isaiah
OT670(3 units/Korean) Psalms
OT680(3 units/Korean) Deuteronomy
NT502(3 units/Korean) Sermon on the Mount
NT690(3 units/Korean) Acts
NT620(3 units/Korean) Corinthians
NT690(3 units/Korean) Romans
CH620(3 units/Korean) History of Christianity in Asia
CH670(3 units/Korean) History of World Missions
CH680(3 units/Korean) Theology of Roman Catholic Church
CH684(3 units/Korean) American Church History
ST521(3 units/Korean) Theology of Calvin
ST670(3 units/Korean) Ecological Theology
ST690(3 units/Korean) Theology of Bonhoeffer
PH630(3 units/Korean) Christian Apologetics
GS699(6 units/Korean) Thesis (If elected)
PT630(3 units/Korean) Mission in the Islamic Cultural Area
MI684 Theology of Mission
ED501(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Christian Education
in Counseling Psychology
Program Goal
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program provides a master’s level in counseling education for students who wish to prepare for counseling ministries in Korean churches, Korean American churches, and mission fields. This program will meet the demand among KPCA congregations for properly equipped, Korean-speaking, Christian counselors who can provide spiritual help to individuals and families in a church and Christian institutional setting to help them cope with cultural transition and psychological adaptation.
This program is not intended to prepare a student for employment as a licensed professional counselor.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
- Articulate knowledge of major theories of Christian counseling and psychology
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate Christian doctrine with psychology and counseling skills for Christian counseling for Koreans, Koreans immigrants, and native people in the mission field.
- Demonstrate cross-cultural understanding and communication for ministry to people students serve in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate Christian counseling skills of healing, reconciliation and transformation of individuals and congregations.
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master Arts in Counseling Psychology are required to have:
A bachelor degree or its equivalent;
2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.
Prerequisite: An Introduction to Psychology or a similar class*
*Students who have not taken an introductory Psychology class must take a GE232 Introduction to Psychology class as soon as possible after they are admitted to the MACP program.
Degree Requirement
- Completion of 48 credit units (including 6 credit units of practicum) with a 2.5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
- Finish 6 credit units of practicum before graduation.
- Portfolio requirements for MACP students starting 2018 Fall:
- Starting from 2018 fall semester, all MACP students must satisfy the portfolio requirements in order to graduate. The portfolio will need to contain the result of a final project from each of the following seven core courses:
– CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices
– CP501 Understanding Psychopathology and Diagnosis
– CP531 Cross-Cultural Psychology and Christian Counseling
– CP630 Marriage and Family Therapy
– CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills
– CP634 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
– CP552 Practicum II
- Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and final project grade of B- (80%) or higher. For spiritual formation, students are required to take a Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
- If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options: 1) Complete an extra project required by the instructor or 2) Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.
- Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site lecture as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods. Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Practicum
The practicum courses are an integral part of the theological and psychological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at the Santa Fe Springs Counseling Center and a variety of local churches.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
Theological Study: 9 units
Psychological Study: 33 units
Practicum: 6 units
Total: 48 units
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Course Curriculum
Required Courses (27units including 6 units of practicums)
CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices: 3 units
CP501 Understanding Psychopathology and Diagnosis: 3 units
CP531 Cross-Cultural Psychology and Christian Counseling: 2 units
CP540 Advanced Developmental Psychology: 3 units
CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills
*Prerequisites: CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices
CP551 Practicum I: 3 units
*Prerequisites: CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills
CP552 Practicum II: 3 units
*Prerequisites: Practicum I
CP630 Marriage and Family Therapy: 3 units
CP634 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling: 1 unit
CP650 Introduction to Integration of Theology and Psychology: 3 units
Elective Courses (12 out of 18 units)
CP620 Aging and Christian Counseling: 3 units
CP621 Group Counseling: 3 units
CP640 Grief and Trauma Counseling: 3 units
CP644 Child and Adolescent Counseling: 3 units
CP660 Understanding Addiction and Treatment: 3 units
CP670 Theories and Practices of Missionary Member Care: 3 units
Required Theology Courses (9 units)
Introduction to Bible Study: 3 units
Introduction to Systematic Theology: 3 units
PT510 Spiritual Formation: 3 units
Program Goal
The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAICS) program is in line with our institution’s mission: to equip men and women for missional living (i.e., live out the mission of God) by training them to grow in the knowledge and character of Christ, to live a Christ‐centered life, and to lead others to do the same, in any setting God places them, whether that context be multigenerational, multiracial, or multiethnic. The MAICS program is designed to equip students to advance God’s global mission wherever God places them—local church, workplace, mission field, or other cross‐cultural or multicultural settings. The program achieves this by training students to think missiologically about the world and people of diverse cultures, to understand their cultures, and to build transformative relationships in specific contexts. This program also academically prepares students for service as missionaries and for work in any type of cross‐cultural or multicultural settings—such as teachers, counselors, physicians, artists, musicians, athletes, businesspeople, lawyers, engineers, entertainers, or anyone desiring to live a missional living in a specific context. Students can also customize their degree to their needs and interests through elective courses. The program may also serve as a preparation for a doctoral study in related areas.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon graduation, the student will
- Articulate a theological understanding of the global mission of God and demonstrate its importance to the church
- Describe how the dynamic nature of the Gospel can be contextualized and communicated in words and deeds in contexts of cultural diversity to bring transformation.
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge focused on the discipline of intercultural studies and the Christian mission.
- Integrate biblical, theological, historical, and social-scientific disciplines for missional living and working in global contexts.
- Demonstrate the research skills and writing ability to create a graduate level research paper.
Additional Program Outcomes
- That 50% of our alumni will embrace responsibility to participate in the Great Commission through such volunteer or professional tasks as mobilization (e.g., serving on a church missions committee, volunteering for a mission’s organization, taking mission trips, donating at least $500 to cross-cultural missions and serving as a long-term missionary)
Admission Requirement
Those admitted to the Master Arts in Intercultural Studies are required to have:
- Th. degree or its equivalent;
- A 2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.
Degree Requirement
Completion of 43 credit units with a 2.5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.
Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.
Required Credit Unit for Graduation
The MAICS curriculum consists of 43 semester credits of coursework.
Total: 43 unit
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Curriculum
List of courses for this degree program:
Bible, Theology, Spiritual Formation, Writing Core – 12 credits
NT520 New Testament Survey or OT521 Old Testament Survey
ST501 Systematic Theology I or ST502 Systematic Theology II
PT510 Spiritual Formation
GE503 Academic Research Writing
Intercultural Foundational Studies Core – 12 credits
MI500 Introduction to Missiology
MI520 History of the World Christian Movement
MI574 Cultural Anthropology for Christian Mission
MI640 Mission and World Religion
Intercultural Practical Studies Core – 19 credits
MI680 Intercultural Communication
PT590 Transformative Global Leadership
Intercultural Studies Fieldwork requirement – 1 credit
FWM01 – Fieldwork I
FWM02 – Fieldwork II
Intercultural Practical Studies Electives – 12 credits
(Choose four of the following classes)
MI660 Cross‐cultural Ministries & Mission
MI550 Global Church Planting & Multiplication Strategies
MI540 Business, NGO, and Tent‐making in Missions Context
PT630 Muslim Evangelism among Islamic Contexts
PT530 Christian and Muslim Dialogue
MI520 Transformative Teaching in Global Context
