 Postgraduate MA
in Intercultural Studies in Asian Contexts
Asia is becoming a major player on the world scene, and Asian cultures and religions are increasingly coming into contact with Christianity. There are more opportunities than ever before for Christian workers to reach out to Asians.
Our new MA in Intercultural Studies in Asian Contexts will provide focussed postgraduate training for Asians and non-Asians seeking to become more effective in this exciting and challenging ministry.
The MA in Intercultural Studies in Asian Contexts Modules PDF Download provides a comprehensive overview of the modules available on this course.
"It is vital for those called to work with Asians to understand the culture and religions of the people. This MA will equip them to present the Good News in relevant and credible ways in an Asian Context." (Current MA student from India).
Who is the course for?
Are you looking for postgraduate study that:
- helps you deepen your understanding of Asian worldviews?
- enables you to prepare to work with Asians around the world?
- allows you to focus on a particular region in Asia, within the context of wider issues in contemporary mission?
- is taught by Asian and non-Asian staff with first-hand mission experience in the region?
The course can be studied over one year full-time, two years part-time or through our 'flexible learning mode', a distance learning style programme combining supported independent learning with an annual residential summer school over a three to four year period.
In addition to Redcliffe staff with Asian ministry experience, visiting the programme is also resourced through close partnerships with South Asian Concern, International Christian College, Interserve, OMF International and Navigators UK.
"Even though I'm Asian, it's good to study and have a deeper understanding of Asian philosophy and culture because Asian culture is varied and complex with the influence of globalisation.... We Asians have a better understanding of our own culture when we study in the West because we can learn how the West see Asians." (former Redcliffe student)
Course Structure...
The Postgraduate MA in Intercultural Contexts in Asian Studies comprises of four taught modules and an 18,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice, relevant to Asia. Students first complete two compulsory modules:
Students then go on to choose two further modules from the following:
- Regional Studies in Asian Contexts (focusing on South Asia, North-East Asia, South East Asia and the Asian Diaspora)
- Theology of Religions
- The Mission of the Church within the Context of Postcolonialism and Globalisation
A fuller description of each module available on this course will be available soon.
If you successfully complete four taught modules but choose not to submit a dissertation, you will obtain a Postgraduate Diploma. If you complete the two compulsory modules only, you will obtain a Postgraduate Certificate.
"[The MA would be] Good for young missionaries who already had a good theological training but inadequate missiological content and attractive to missionaries looking for further training." (missionary in Taiwan)
Studying part time over two years...
Studying the MA part time allows you to study exactly the same curriculum as the full time qualification. The compulsory modules are studied during the first year. The second year includes the optional modules and completion of the dissertation.
Studying the 'flexible learning mode' option...
This distance learning style course is ideal for mission practitioners working overseas or on home assignment, international students, and those who are unable to spend an extended period of time away from the workplace or home.
Visit Flexible Learning Mode MA to discover more.
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