Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAICS)

 

The MAICS program prepares students for cross-cultural ministry, missions, and global leadership. Students study cultural anthropology, world religions, intercultural communication, missiology, and develop practical skills for effective ministry in diverse cultural contexts both domestically and internationally.

Program Goal

Missional Understanding: Understand the meaning of God’s mission in the world and communicate the true meaning of the Gospel to culturally diverse people through both word and action.
Intercultural and Mission Studies: Gain professional knowledge in intercultural studies and Christian missions.
Missional Integration: Integrate the Bible, theology, history, and social sciences to cultivate a missional lifestyle in a global environment.
Research and Writing Development: Strengthen the ability to write and conduct research in a chosen topic or field of interest at the master’s level.

Quick Facts

Credits: 43
Duration: 2 Years
Format: On-campus / Blended
Acceditation: ATS,ABHE

Contact Admissions

Ko, Jong Pil
Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer
Phone: 562.926-1023 (EXT 313)
Email: jpko@cpu.edu
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

M.A.I.C.S. Curriculum

43 Total Units · 34 Required Units · 9 Elective Units

Graduate Integrated Courses

9 units
  • GE500 Christian Humanities
  • ST504 Christian Ethics
  • PY511 Premarital and Marital Counseling or PY543 Community Mental Health

Intercultural Studies Core

25 units
  • MI500 Introduction to Missiology
  • MI520 History of the World Christian Movement
  • MI574 Cultural Anthropology for Christian Mission
  • MI610 Diaspora Church Planning
  • MI640 Mission and World Religion
  • MI650 Missional Biblical Hermeneutics
  • MI680 Intercultural Communication
  • PT580 Transformative Global Leadership
  • Field Work 1 (0.5 unit)
  • Field Work 2 (0.5 unit)

Electives

9 units

Students can customize the degree to their needs and interests by choosing electives from the M.A.I.C.S. program or any master’s-level program at PTSA with an advisor’s approval.