Master of Arts (Intercultural Studies)

The M.A. (Intercultural Studies) program trains students to communicate the gospel in cross-cultural settings, no matter where they serve. This training includes cultural analysis, adaptation, ministry practice, and communication theory -- as well as our trademark integration of biblical and theological studies. The result is that graduates bring gospel-centered transformation as missionaries overseas, or as advocates and church planters amongst the increasingly diverse community found in the 21st century United States.

What makes the Western Seminary
M.A. (Intercultural Studies) unique?

• Put new skills to use for six months of intercultural living and communication in a full-time, mentored internship
• Study under faculty who bring a combined century of intercultural experience and research to enrich the classroom
• Conducting intercultural studies at a seminary makes for a rare blend of fully-realized Christian worldview and theology with applied missiology

M.A. (Intercultural Studies) Curriculum

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Flexible Scheduling

The M.A. (Intercultural Studies) may be completed in two years’ time through conventional courses on any of our campuses. Students who live at a distance may also complete their training without the need to relocate or leave their ministry context through the following scheduling options, though their completion timeframe may be extended:

Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A completed application for admission and all admissions materials

If an applicant does not meet one of these requirements, we invite them to contact an enrollment counselor to explore alternative admission options.