MASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

PURPOSE
The Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership is a shorter program designed to equip students with focused, graduate level training in ministry and leadership skills built on a foundation of Bible and theology. The purpose of this program is to ground students in their faith and walk with God; and to equip them with the spiritual perspective and core skills to lead fruitful, dynamic ministries.

The General Studies major allows a student wide range to customize the program to fit his/her ministry emphasis. The Inter-Cultural Studies major is primarily designed for those going into cross-cultural ministry or for someone returning from the mission field for more training.

 

TARGET GROUP
This program is appropriate for emerging leaders who anticipate ministries in the local church or in various parachurch ministries who already have a background of practical ministry training, or a limited time to study. This highly flexible program can meet the needs of pastors, church planters, cross-cultural missionaries, community development workers, church educators, and parachurch leaders.

 

CORE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: We are currently revising our curriculum. More updates will be given in the following weeks.

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
BS 510 Bible Study Methods 4
OT 410 Walk Through the Old Testament NC
OT 510 Introduction to Old Testament Narratives 4
NT 510 Introduction to New Testament Narratives 4
NT 511 Introduction to New Testament Epistles 4
TS 510 Christian Worldview and God’s Word 4
TS 525 God, Angels, and Humanity 4
TS 530 Christ and the Cross
 4
TS 540 The Spirit and the Church
 4
LS 500 Foundational Research and Writing for Christian Leadership 2
LS 501 Personal Spiritual Formation
 2
LS 502 Christian Marriage
 2
LS 503 Christian Parenting
 2
LS 510 Servant-Steward Leadership 2
LS 511 Church Health 2
LS 512 Team Leadership 2
LS 513 Transforming Leadership 4
LS 530 Small Group Ministry 2
LS 531 Bible Teaching Methods 2
LS 560 Expository Preaching I - Foundations 2
LS 590-98 Student Discipleship 1 credit each
LS 599 Team Internship 4
IS 410 Evangelism NC
IS 510 Building Disciples in a Movement Context 2
IS 520 World Mission Perspectives 4
  Major Classes Varies by major  
  Electives Varies by major  

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP REQUIRED CLASSES AND ELECTIVES

*General Studies Major
Major Required Classes

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
BS 610 Introduction to Bible Exposition 4
  Or  
NT 600 Elements of Biblical Greek 4
TS 650 Death and Future Things 4
  Free Electives (from any department) 8
  Emphasis Required Classes and Electives 16

Pastoral Ministry Emphasis

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
LS 620 Strategic Planning and Management 2
LS 621 Strategic Financial Development 2
LS 650 Pastoral Leadership 4
  Pastoral Leadership or Church Ministry Electives 8

Church Planting Emphasis

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
LS 620 Strategic Planning and Management 2
LS 621 Strategic Financial Development 2
IS 660 Church Planting Foundations 4
IS 661 Church Planting Movements 2
IS 663 Urban Ministry 2
  Pastoral Leadership or Church Planting Electives 4

Community Transformation Emphasis

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
IS 670 Community Transformation 4
IS 671 Transforming Culture 4
IS 672 Tools for Community Development 4
  Community Transformation, Ministry Leadership, or
Educational Ministry Electives		 4

Educational Ministry Emphasis

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
LS 630 Principles of Educational Ministry 2
LS 631 Learning Dynamics 2
LS 636 Designing and Teaching Training Programs 4
  Educational Ministry Electives 4
  Select One of the Following:  
LS 633 Designing and Leading Youth Ministry 4
LS 634 Designing and Leading Adult Ministries 4
LS 635 Designing and Leading Womens’ Ministries 4

Bible Emphasis (Non-Biblical Language Option)

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
OT 613 Introduction to Old Testament Poets and Prophets 4
OT 614 Exposition of Old Testament Poets and Prophets 4
NT 611 Exposition of New Testament Epistles 4
  Biblical Studies Electives 4

Bible Emphasis (Biblical Language Option)

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
OT 613 Introduction to Old Testament Poets and Prophets 4
OT 614 Exposition of Old Testament Poets and Prophets 4
NT 611 Exposition of New Testament Epistles 4
  Select Either  
OT 600* Elements of Biblical Hebrew 4
OT 601* Hebrew Exegesis 4
  or  
NT 600** Elements of Biblical Greek 4
NT 601** Greek Exegesis 4

* If the student takes the Hebrew language track then he/she must also take the MACL General Studies required class, BS 610 Introduction to Bible Exposition, in lieu of an additional Biblical Studies elective.
** If the student takes the Greek language track then he/she can take an additional four (4) credits of Biblical Studies electives.

*Intercultural Studies Major
Major Required Classes

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
BS 610 Introduction to Bible Exposition 4
  Free Electives (from any department) 4
  Emphasis Required Classes and Electives 22

Intercultural Studies Emphasis

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
IS 620 Cross Cultural Expansion of the Church 4
IS 630 Asian Religions and Contextualization 4
IS 660 Church Planting Foundations 4
IS 671 Transforming Culture 4
  Intercultural Studies Electives 6

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Emphasis

CODE
CLASS
UNITS
LS 630 Principles of Educational Ministry 2
IS 600 Foundations for Teaching English as a Second Language 2
IS 602 Teaching Conversation and Grammar 2
IS 603 Teaching Pronunciation, Reading, and Writing 2
IS 604 English Teaching Practicum I 2
IS 605 English Teaching Practicum II 2
IS 671 Transforming Culture 4
  Intercultural Studies, Educational Ministry, or Ministry Leadership Elective 2
  Select one of the following  
IS 620 Cross Cultural Expansion of the Church 4
IS 630 Asian Religions and Contextualization 4

 

DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
The distribution of credit hours for the completion of the degree is as follows:

COURSE
UNITS
Biblical Studies

16
Theological Studies 16
Leadership Studies 32
Intercultural Studies 6
Major Classes Varies by major  
Electives Varies by major  
TOTAL 102 credits

MATL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Completion of the 102 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 1-4 scale, 4.0 high).
  • Approval of the candidate for the degree by the Graduation Committee.
  • Full payment of all accounts

Major: INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

PURPOSE
The Harvest is plentiful! We are privileged to live in a day when God is raising up thousands of Asian missionaries. Although the needs of Asia are great, God is greater! How thrilling to see God building His church, and multiplying laborers for the harvest. And how good of God to allow us to be a part of what He is doing.

However, if these missionaries are to survive and thrive in cross-cultural ministry, they must be well-trained. Our desire at IGSL is to build biblical thinkers for dynamic spiritual leadership, working in partnership with churches and missions agencies to produce workers for the harvest.

What is MATL-ICS? The Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership - Intercultural Studies is designed for students who desire to be trained for cross-cultural ministry. The goal of this two-year program is to equip students to minister effectively in other cultures.

In addition, MATL-ICS students take classes in the areas of Bible, Theology, Communication, Leadership and Spiritual Development. If you believe that God is leading you to serve Him cross-culturally, and you want to be prepared for that unique ministry, we want to help you. The first step is to begin the application process.

 

How to Apply

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