Associate of Arts in Missions
Christian missions is a vehicle for spreading the gospel of Jesus
Christ through evangelism, church planting, teaching in Bible colleges,
and in social action programs which feed and clothe the needy. It is a
means of communicating the gospel across cultures whether in the
United States or abroad. The post-modern worldview has required a
renewed focus upon the biblical understanding of missions. In addition,
the biblical foundation brought a number of changes to the philosophy
of missions. Therefore a number of approaches to missiology
are undergoing significant change. Courses in this field include mission
anthropology, cross-cultural ministry, world religions, as well as a
solid base of instruction in biblical studies and theology.
Upon satisfactory completion of the Associate of Arts in Missions,
the graduate should be able to:
- Motivate other Christians to personal missionary involvement
using a biblical theology of missions and a sound missionary
philosophy.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the history of missions,
current trends in missionary work, major world religions,
and cults.
- Exhibit skill in cultural encounter, cultural analysis, and intercultural
communication.
- Articulate the unique advantages of Pentecostal missiology
both in theology and in praxis.
- Synthesize a personal plan for cultural adaptation and spiritual
impact in their future life in the culture to which they
are called.
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