Deepen Your Knowledge and Learn to 参与 with Effectiveness — CIU’s 穆斯林-基督教关系神学硕士
Columbia International University’s 穆斯林-基督教关系神学硕士 will provide you with a comprehensive range of biblical-theological knowledge and practical 技能 for ministry leadership in a variety of 上下文s. 你也将了解历史, philosophy and theology of Islam as well as the history of how Muslims and Christians have interacted. 对基督徒来说, you will understand better the Christian faith by comparing it to what Muslims believe and you will be better equipped to understand and engage with Muslims in a missional way.
世界上一半的人口自称是穆斯林或基督徒. 可悲的是, 在世界历史上, Muslims and Christians have fought in wars and remained at a place of mutual misunderstanding. 从基督教的角度来看, the Muslim world continues to be one of the most least reached areas for the gospel.
作为一名神学硕士学生，你将学习:
分析 并综合基本内容, 上下文, 以及旧约和新约的主题, 强调神的历史救赎使命, as revealed through Scripture’s metanarrative and exemplified in the Great Commission.
练习正确的解经 以及对圣经原文的阐释, with an emphasis on how passages speak to contemporary issues in individual and corporate 上下文s.
参与 contemporary global challenges to orthodox belief and practice based on support from key biblical passages that undergird foundational doctrines, 将全球基督教历史的见解应用于21世纪的问题, 需求与挑战.
分析文化和世界观 从圣经的角度作为有效的基础, biblically-上下文ualized ministry that equips and encourages others to grow as disciples and disciple-makers in the church, 传教地和/或市场.
应用圣经原则, 领导实践的技巧和范例, 牧师, 说教, 教学与辅导.
展示能力 在部门和组织知识, 技能 and attitudes gained through MDiv studies in a focused internship under the supervision of an on-site mentor and a faculty advisor.
我们欢迎你来到我们美丽的哥伦比亚校园, 并在一学年内完成该项目.
CIU’s easy-to-use, interactive online format allows you to pursue an MDiv from anywhere in the world. Each online course is eight weeks in length and is designed to work around your schedule. You will study in a cohort with other students and be taught by a recognized expert in the field.
你的课程包括伊斯兰教概论, 穆罕默德的一生, 伊斯兰教神学, 穆斯林的精神世界, 基督教对穆斯林的态度和穆斯林-基督教关系史. You will study with recognized scholars who have lived for many years in the Muslim world.
为什么选择哥大神学院
哥伦比亚圣经神学院以坚固而闻名于世, practical theological training that prepares students to effectively step in to ministry. 此外，20多年来，CIU一直主办 Zwemer穆斯林研究中心 以帮助理解伊斯兰教并吸引穆斯林. CIU’s resident faculty and Zwemer fellows are recognized scholars on Islam and have lived and served around the Muslim world in North Africa, 中东、中亚和南亚. You will study with faculty who have lived and continue to live what they are teaching.
学位的总体好处
The MDiv in Muslim-Christian Relations provides training for those working and serving in the Muslim world. 研究生s from this program are equipped to work and serve in various spheres including:
- 任务服务: Missionaries in cross-cultural service across the Muslim world; mission agency office support person; mission mobilizer
- 政府服务: 在美国的外交职位.S. 海外大使馆.
- 非政府组织工作: Serve in a nongovernmental organization in the Muslim world or among Muslim immigrants to other countries
- 发展及救援工作: 一些最穷的人, most underdeveloped and war-torn nations in the world are predominantly Muslim countries. Serve in development and relief with significant understanding of the Muslim 上下文.
- 调解: Serve as an advocate for peace where there is conflict among Muslims themselves and between Muslims and people of other faiths.
- 学术生涯: Ph.D. 为大学生涯做准备, 神学院和大学水平的教学, 无论是在美国还是在国外.
特色教师
我将学习什么?
除了 神学硕士 你将学习以下课程:
- INT 6110实习基础
本课程旨在作为其他INT课程的先决条件. You will prepare for an internship by establishing a clear plan for learning and understanding the expectations, 责任, 以及与实习经历相关的活动. 你必须在开始实习之前完成这门课程. 在注册本课程之前，您不需要确保实习.
0.00学时
- INT 6217重点实习
在本课程中, 你将提高你在事工和组织知识方面的熟练程度, 技能, and attitudes gained through your studies in a focused internship under the supervision of an on-site mentor and a faculty advisor. 每门课程包括至少120小时的直接事工经验. (1.5)
1.50学时
- INT 6218重点实习II
在本课程中, 你将提高你在事工和组织知识方面的熟练程度, 技能, and attitudes gained through your studies in a focused internship under the supervision of an on-site mentor and a faculty advisor. 每门课程包括至少120小时的直接事工经验. (1.5)
1.50学时
- INT 5020 3.00学时
- ICS 6071接近穆斯林
在本课程中, 你将分析和评估基督徒见证与皈依有关的方式, 门徒, 以及在穆斯林中建立教会. Special attention will be given to what message your lifestyle and public behavior communicate to Muslims. 你将学会回应穆斯林的担忧和反对, 澄清他们的困惑点, 帮助他们看到耶稣是主和救主.
3.00学时
入学要求
- 完成应用程序
- 确认你是基督徒并同意CIU的观点 信仰声明
- 已完成学士学位的正式成绩单 * +
- 任何研究生水平课程的正式成绩单 +
- 短文(约800字)
- 教会领袖推荐信
- * 如果你没有完成本科学士学位, 你仍然可以根据CIU申请入学 Non-Baccalaureate政策.
- + 如果你曾在美国以外的学校就读, 你的成绩单必须经过验证 世界教育服务.
国际申请者还需要:
认证及荣誉
职业道路机会
- 跨文化使命 服务
- 政府服务
- 非政府服务
- 非营利组织的工作
- 难民安置
- 学术生涯
- 拥有穆斯林-基督教关系硕士学位的人有多么好的工作机会啊?
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- 跨文化使命 服务
- 政府服务
- 非政府服务
- 非营利组织的工作
- 难民安置
- 学术生涯
- 我可以在校内、网上或两者都上吗?
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CIU’s MDiv in Muslim-Christian Relations is fully available either residentially or online. 所有必修课程都以两种格式提供.
作为住宿学生, 你将受益于与教授和其他学生的密切互动, 建立可以支持你一生事工的人际关系. 课程是围绕块时间表设计的, which gives you flexibility if you are working or serving in ministry while taking courses. 如果住校学生愿意，他们可以选择在线学习课程.
作为一名在线学生, you will benefit from courses that foster your learning within the 上下文 of an intentional learning community. 我们认识到，不是每个人都能背井离乡到神学院去. 因此，我们所有的课程都是异步的. This allows you to continue working and serving where you are located while taking courses. 同时, you will be provided with opportunities to have regular live online meetings with your professors and classmates, 如果你愿意.
- 要花多长时间?
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住宿课程遵循16周的学期形式, 每个日历年有两个学期(秋季和春季). 因此, 住宿学生可以在大约三年的时间内完成这个课程(全日制), 每学期修读三门课程)或五年内修读(兼职), 每学期选修两门课程).
在线课程的教学周期为八周, 每个日历年有六个学期(春季), 春季2, 夏天1, 夏天2, 下降1, 2)下降. 在线学生可以在大约两年的时间内完成这个课程(全日制), 每个在线学期选修两门课程)或大约四年(兼职), 每个在线学期上一门课). 混合学生可以在大约三年的时间内完成这个项目.
- 我什么时候可以开始这个项目?
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住宿课程遵循16周的学期形式 and have two starts every year. 春季学期从一月开始，秋季学期从八月开始, 每学期之间都有一个暑假.
在线课程的学期为8周，每年开课6次. 每八周是一个新的开始, 这意味着每年春季有两个在线学期, 夏天和秋天.
- 多少钱?
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请查看 学费和杂费 页面获取最新信息. There are certain discounts and benefits given for military status and to employees and family members of our partner organizations. Our financial aid counselors will help you determine the best way to finance this important investment in your future career earnings. 欲了解更多详细信息，请查看我们的 金融援助 页面并选择在线学生的选项 在这里.
- 圣经软件是提供给我作为一个学生?
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是的, 在你注册第一门课程的时候, you will receive a professional-level copy of Accordance Bible Software customized for your studies at Columbia Biblical 神学院. 毕业后你可以保留这个软件.
- 一节课要花多少时间?
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你应该计划每周上15个小时的在线课程.
- 我需要来学校吗?
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对于在线学生, 没有要求一定要来学校, 但我们欢迎你来参观，并鼓励你来参加毕业典礼.