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Angela Khiew"I am grateful for being able to receive theological education in a relevant and meaningful way. AOIC has made it an enriching and enlightening experience for me.  Thank you especially to all lecturers and staff who have made this a reality in Ipoh."
Angela Khew. Pastor. Extension Registrar.
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The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies program is a graduate program designed to provide an inter-disciplinary exposure in preparation for cross cultural ministries.

The objective of the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies program is that the students will:

Cognitive:

  • Develop the knowledge of, and skills in, the interpretation and application of Scripture
  • Understand the various trends in world missions and its implications for the local church and church growth 
  • Understand the nature of the church, its ministry and mission and the implications of these for church planting, development and growth
  • Understand how to live, work, communicate and minister effectively cross-culturally
Affective:
  • Grow in a deeper awareness of missions work and sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
  • Acquire compassion for the lost, and commitment to world-wide evangelism 
  • Develop a growing commitment to furthering spiritual maturity in themselves and  others for the growth and development of the church
Life and Ministry Skills:
  • Develop evangelistic and strategic planning skills
  • Develop demographic and ministry research skills 
  • Develop skills in leading mission teams for the church planting and evangelistic crusades.
  • Develop ability to train others to evangelize 
  • Apply biblical principles to life situations
Curriculum--Total of 39/66 Credits

Theological / Biblical Studies

 BNT514
 Acts (3)
 BOT542 Deuteronomy (3)
 THEXXX
 Globalization or Religious Pluralism (3)
 THEXXX Apologetics
 (3)
  Asian Studies / Theology
 (3)

Missions

 MIS510 Biblical Theology of Mission OR alternative (3)
 MIS511 History of the Expansion of Christianity OR  (3)
 MIS620 Asian Church History and Missions  
 MIS513 Cultural Anthropology (3)
 MIS545 Asian Religions  (3)
 PLS610 Spiritual Formation
 (3)
  Electives (6)
  Field Education*
 (3)

*Exception is only for those in vocational / full time Christian ministry and substitute with an additional course.

Pre-Requisite Courses (for non-bible/theology Bachelor hoders)

 BOT501 Old Testament Foundations
 (3)
 BNT500 New Testament Foundations
 (3)
 THE501 Anthropology/Hamartiology (3)
 THE502 Christology/Soteriology
 (3)
 THE503 Ecclesiology & Eschatology (3)
 THE504 Pneumatology
 (3)
 PCE622 Principles and Practices of Teaching
 (3)
 RES510 Theological Research Methods
 (3)
 BIB510 Hermeneutics  (3)
 

AOIC has moved to Plaza Mayang, Taman Mayang Jaya (formerly Lim Kok Wing building)

We are happy to announce that our operations have commenced from our new location with effect June 1, 2010.

The new address and contact are:

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Mission Trip

We are please to announce that AOIC will be organizing a mission trip to Chiangmai, Thailand this August 20-28, 2010. The team will be led by Dr. Viggo Sogaard. Read more...

Monthly Chapel

All students are expected to be present in chapel services as part of their spiritual formation, ministry expression and life in the college. Read more...

College Orientation 11th May 2010 (Tuesday)

All new students and those who have yet to attend any orientation sessions are required to call the office to confirm their attendance. Read more...

Academic Advising Sessions (April 2010)

This consultation service on choices of courses for program of study is made available to every student. Read more...

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