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School of Mission
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School of Business
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| Master
of Arts in Missions Studies and World Christianity
(MAMSWC) |
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A. Purpose:
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The Master of Arts
in Missions Studies and World Christianity
program is designed to integrate studies
in academic and practical theology
in the area of modern mission studies,
with a concentration in either urban
or global studies. The program includes
biblical and theological foundations,
cross-cultural perspectives, and analysis
of historical and contemporary issues
in mission, ministry skills, and partnership
opportunities in mission. It integrates
evangelism, community development,
church planting, peace making, contextual
theology and the global mission of
God. The Urban Mission program provides
current or prospective missionaries
with the skills needed to deal with
the structures of a complex urban
society where they may be called on
to intercede with such agencies as
the welfare department, courts, public
schools, and social work systems.
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B. Objectives:
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The students who graduate
from the Master of Arts in Missions
Studies and World Christianity will:
1. Understand the Bible and its introductory,
critical, historical, geographical,
and cultural background based on a
hermeneutics.
2. Academically perceive the various
concepts of mission including evangelism,
social mission, urban mission and
Missio Dei.
3. Clarify the characteristics of
urban and global issues in terms of
theology, anthropology, and sociology.
4. Be increased in an ability to academically
and realistically recognize the different
culture and social customs in order
to understand peoples who are living
there. In addition, he or she is advised
to closely connect to social agencies
such as the welfare department
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C. Components and Requirements:
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Two year Master of Arts
program is comprised of the following
one field in which specialization may
be elected; Urban Mission. The program
enables Christian leaders to help lead
in metropolitan ministries and in church
planting teams worldwide by providing
a breadth of knowledge of Biblical,
sociological, historical, political,
and intercultural issues as they relate
to mission work. |
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Graduation Requirements |
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The program requires a total of 20
courses (60 credit hours), four of which
involve two semesters of supervised
field work with a faculty, an approved
mission mentor plus 4 chapel requirements.
(Grand total of 64 credits) Students
participating in this degree program
must complete not only twenty courses,
but must also maintain a grade point
average of 3.0 or more and be present
at commencement. |
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Final Project/Thesis |
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In the final semester, MA in Mission
candidates must also complete a MA project
which demonstrates acquired proficiency
in integrating knowledge and understanding
of urban and global issues in order
to further and promote the Church¡¯s
mission. For Project/Thesis, a student
will write a thesis or a major essay,
working out the implications and possibilities
of pastoral study for future ministry
or for life-enrichment. The candidates
of Project/Thesis will be assigned a
faculty to be guided throughout the
process as needed. |
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Chapel Requirements |
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GCU requires all students
to attend chapel with 1 credit per semester.
Students will receive a Pass/Fail grade
on Chapels.
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E. Course Description:
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OT |
Number
501 |
Title
Old Testament I |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
This course surveys
the history and literature of
Israel to the end of the United
Kingdom. In dealing with Israelite
economic, social, political, cultural,
and religious life, the Old Testament
is illuminated by studies in archaeology,
geography, and ancient Near Eastern
texts. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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NT |
Number
501 |
Title
New Testament I |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
The course explores
the background, literature, art,
theological teaching, and contemporary
message of Matthew, Mark, Luke,
John and Acts. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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TH |
Number
500 |
Title
Introduction to Philosophy and
Theology |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Survey of figures
and issues in Christian theology
with special attention to the
nature and content of philosophy
and theology. |
| Prerequisite |
NINE |
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TH |
Number
501 |
Title
Systematic Theology I |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
This course provides
a systematic presentation of the
Christian faith. Using biblical
constructs, historical developments,
and confessional statements, students
explore the Doctrine of the Word,
Doctrine of God, the Doctrine
of Humanity, and the Doctrine
of Christ. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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CE |
Number
500 |
Title
Ethics and Society |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of the structure
and content of Christian ethics
as well as the goal, nature, and
norm of Christian living. Constructs
a biblically-rooted paradigm to
apply to major contemporary social
issues such as human rights, politics,
economics, poverty, racism, sexism,
homosexuality and biomedical concerns. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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CH |
Number
501 |
Title
Historical Theology I E |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
This course provides
historical analysis in the view
of theology. Christianity is essentially
a historical religion. God reveals
himself to people in action in
the unfolding of a story of relationship.
With this theological sight this
course will approach each era
in of history from the early church
to the medieval church. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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HC |
Number
501 |
Title
Practical Theology E |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
The field of practical
theology has its life in relation
to the missions of religious institutions,
communities of faith, and lived
religious experience, that is,
how faithful people live out their
faith in social, political, and
cultural settings. Because it
requires analysis of the history
and theology that are effective
or normative for such institutions,
communities, and situations, practical
theology requires a substantial
understanding of history and theology.
Thus, the field of practical theology
is eminently interdisciplinary
and involves contextual research
both inside and outside of Christian
congregations. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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BI |
Number
501 |
Title
Bible E |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
This course provides
a basic knowledge of Biblical
history and content. This course
will primarily and specifically
prepare students for the graduate
exit exam. This course stresses
Bible memorization through Bible
tests. This course includes how
to use the Bible CD, and concordance
for ministry and self study. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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WS |
Number
500 |
Title
Christian Worship |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Introduction to
the history, theology, and practice
of Christian worship including
the Sunday gathering, sacraments,
weddings, funerals, and daily
prayers. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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EM |
Number
500 |
Title
Foundations of Christian Education
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Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of the process
of teaching the Bible through
the preparation and presentation
of teaching sessions. Students
will also explore the various
aspects of educational ministry
including management, administration,
curriculum, philosophy and ministry
to various age groups. Required
for all non-MACE theology students. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
ME |
Number
603 |
Title
The Christian Mission in History
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Credits
3 |
| Description |
A historical survey
of the Christian mission with
attention to patterns, methods
and approaches of the Christian
mission in history. Topics include
monasticism, Catholic missionary
orders, Pietism, Colonialism,
and the rise of Ecumenism. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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ME |
Number
500 |
Title
Introduction to the Church Through
Its Mission and Ecumenical Involvement
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Credits
3 |
| Description |
An introductory
course to the mission of the church
with attention to the biblical
foundations of mission, its historical
developments, its socio-cultural
context, its methodological implementation,
identification of current issues
confronting the church in mission,
and the growth in ecumenism. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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ME |
Number
602 |
Title
Evangelism, Church Growth, and
Contextualization |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of the planting,
nurturing and developing of new
churches in contemporary culture
with an evaluation of the modern
church growth movement. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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CH |
Number
500 |
Title
Asian-American Church--Theology
and History |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of the theology
and history of the Asian-American
church with attention to the sociological
and psychological studies of the
Asian American society. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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RS |
Number
500 |
Title
Sociology of Religion |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of the meaning
of religion as a dimension of
social life: religion, myth, and
symbolic reality, churches as
organizations and institutions;
the social identity of the faithful;
secularization and revival. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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RS |
Number
601 |
Title
Religious Leadership and Community
Organization |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A course which provides
functional development in the
area of community organizing and
promotes active involvement in
community life among Asian American
leaders. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
RS |
Number
602 |
Title
Urban Life and the Mission of
the Church |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of the impact
of the inner city's demographics,
race relations, and social and
economic problems on the church's
ministry, with emphasis on the
evangelical church's effectiveness
in the inner city. Examines mission
as a modern science and survey
resources for understanding the
ethos of the city, the international
urbanization milieu and the role
of the church both scripturally
and socially. Students will also
evaluate models of ministry in
urban settings. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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RS |
Number
701 |
Title
Church, Ethics, and Public Policy
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Credits
3 |
| Description |
A study of the church's
public ministry through readings,
case studies, faculty presentations
and student projects. Topics include
analysis of public issues, their
communal and organizational context,
relevant theological and ethical
resources. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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RS |
Number
702 |
Title
Mission, Racism and Society |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
This course is designed
to explore the theme of race and
religion in American society.
Topics include religious experience
of African Americans and Asian
Americans and the intersection
of race and religion in the theologies,
ethics and social practices of
various periods. It will also
awaken the calling of the church
to become a transformative agent
in racial society. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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PC |
Number
500 |
Title
Introduction to Pastoral Care
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Credits
3 |
| Description |
As an introduction
to the caring ministry of the
church, this course will give
special attention to psychological
and theological aspects of human
need as well as perspectives on
pastoral response. Emphasis is
given to conceptualizing one's
ministry to persons and families
in practical situations. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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SFE |
Number
601,2 |
Title
Field Education/Mentored Ministry:
Pastoral Leadership |
Credits
3 |
| Description |
Supervised and mentored
field-based training in a local
church with leadership opportunities
in a congregation under the teaching
and counsel of an experienced
pastor. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
| Dept
WS |
Number
501 |
Title
Chapel |
Credits
1 |
| Description |
This course is required
for all students of GCU for expressing
and learning the importance of
worship and praise. GCU students
will have chance to share their
faith with other students and
faculty members and always will
be reminded of God¡¯s love. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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MA |
Number
700 |
Title
Final Project/Thesis |
Credits
6 |
| Description |
A student will write
a thesis or a major essay, working
out the implications and possibilities
of pastoral study for future ministry
or for life-enrichment. |
| Prerequisite |
NONE |
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F. Recommended
MACE Curriculum
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Year (1~2nd Semester)
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Second
Year(3~4th Semester) |
ME500
Introduction to the Church through
its Mission & Ecumenical Involvement
3
ME602 Evangelism,
Church Growth, and Contextualization
3
RS500 Sociology
of Religion 3
WS501 Chapel
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RS701
Church, Ethics, and Public Policy
3
RS602 Urban Life
and the Mission of the Church
3
SFE601 Field
Education/Mentored Ministry: Pastoral
Leadership 3
WS501 Chapel
1
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CH500
Asian-American Church-Theology
and History 3
RS601 Religious
Leadership and Community Organization
3
SFE601 Field
Education/Mentored Ministry: Pastoral
Leadership 3
WS501 Chapel
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RS702
Mission, Racism and Society 3
MA700 Final Project/Thesis
6
WS501 Chapel
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