Certificate in Missions Studies The Certificate in Missions Studies is designed for students who are not seeking a degree, but desire a basic theological background for international ministry. The International Mission Board does not require a specific curriculum for career appointment, but Southeastern encourages those who need 20 or more seminary hours prior to IMB appointment to follow this directed course of study. For those students who begin the Certificate and later wish to pursue a degree, the Certificate Requirements feed directly into the M.A. in Intercultural Studies which is granted through the College at Southeastern, see page 89.
Admissions Requirements Students must complete the credit-only application process.
Certificate Requirements BTI5100 HIS5130 MIS5100 MIS6590
Hermeneutics Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity Christian Missions: Principles and Practice International Church Planting
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Choose 6 hrs from the following Biblical Studies courses: OTS5110 Old Testament: Pentateuch and Historical Books OTS5120 Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry, and Prophets NTS5110 New Testament: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation NTS5120 New Testament: Jesus and the Gospels
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Choose 3 hrs from the following M.A.I.S. Core and Selective courses: EVA5100 Evangelism: Nature and Practice EVA6991 Practicum in International Evangelism MIS6510 Introduction to Linguistic Theory MIS6520 Anthropology for Missionaries MIS6530 Bible Storying MIS6570 Global and Cultural Studies MIS6700 A Theology of the Christian World Mission MIS6770 The Christian Faith and World Religions MIS6800 History of Christian Missions MIS6901 Missions Practicum MIS6970 Current Topics in International Missions MIS7510 Cross-Cultural Communication MIS7511 Linguistics Practicum MIS7771 Practicum in World Religions MIS7870 Contextualization PHI5100 Christian Philosophy PHI6500 Christian Apologetics PHI6510 Christian Evidences THE6110 Christian Theology I THE6120 Christian Theology II THE6130 Christian Theology III THE6750 Introduction to Theology and Culture
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Total Hours
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