Non-residential Program with Flexible Schedule
Convenient courses encourage students to remain active in ministry while studying. Courses are conducted in one or two week intensive modules allowing students to remain active in ministry without resignation or relocation. The module design includes pre-session preparation, in-class meeting, and follow-up work, maintaining academic integrity.

Small Classes
Small class sizes allow for stimulating interaction with faculty, as well as with fellow students, who are missionary practitioners.

Experienced Faculty
Professors include both resident and visiting experts representing the spectrum of cross-cultural missions. These seasoned veterans are actively engaged in cross-cultural ministry, traveling around the world to bring current findings and experiences into the classroom.

Field-based Research to Improve Your Missionary Service
Professional ATS accredited degree includes field-based research which enhances and enriches your ministry.

Doctor of Ministry Electives Available
Cross pollination with pastoral practitioners through electives made available through our in-house D.Min. program at Western.

Partnership with IICC-Worldview Center
Through this partnership, students can receive affordable room and board while living in international community during their one or two week intensives.

D.Miss. Dissertation
Work closely with dissertation chair and faculty readers who advise and mentor through this research / writing phase of the program.