Master of Arts in

Master of Arts Core

Intro to Seminary

• SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education

Biblical Studies

• NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
• NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
• OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
• OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings

Theological Studies

• THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
• THE 6120 – Christian Theology II

Theological Studies Selective

Choose one of the following courses:

• ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
• PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics

Christian History

• HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

Bible Exposition

Choose one of the following courses:

• PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation
• CED 6300 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I

Hermeneutics

• BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics

Ministry Studies

• EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
• MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice

Practicum Selective

Choose one of the following courses:

• MIS 6901 – Missions Practicum
• MIS 6990 – Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip]
• MIS 6991 – Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip]
• PMN 7900 – Mentored Internship

Intercultural Studies Requirements

M.A.I.S. Core

• MIS 6520 – Anthropology for Cross-cultural Understanding
• MIS 7510 – Cross-Cultural Communication
• MIS 7870 – Studies in Contextualization Theory
• Choose one of the below:
  • MIS 6540 – North American Church Planting
  • MIS 6590 – International Church Planting

M.A.I.S. Track Selectives

• Choose any* MIS**** graduate level courses (5000 level or above)

NOTE: M.A.I.S. students are limited to ONE field based practicum or mission trip in the track selectives (e.g., MIS 6901 – Missions Practicum,  MIS 6902 – Missions Practicum,  MIS 6990 – Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip],  MIS 6991 – Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip],  MIS 6992 – SBC Crossover, or  MIS 7511 – Linguistic Practicum).

Students seeking the MAIS must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and meet the general requirements for admission to graduate study in the College.

The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies requires 55 semester hours. Students who have completed a Master of Divinity degree or another approved professional degree may apply up to 27 hours of comparable coursework toward the MAIS. A specially-modified version of the MAIS degree is available to students currently seeking a Master of Divinity with International Church Planting. More information on these requirements may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office.

The student must maintain a cumulative quality point average of 2.0 or better in order to graduate Judson College.