Program Overview
The Missions at Biola University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Missions programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 592 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 592 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: La Mirada, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Missions programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cultural Anthropology
- Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment
- Introduction to World Missions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Completion of five years in intercultural ministry and presently in a ministry.
Participation in the Master of Arts program in Missions presumes a significant level of ministry experience and personal maturation.\xc2\xa0
Applicants usually will not have an accredited B.A. or equivalent degree. CSICS offers other programs for applicants who have the baccalaureate degree.
Three references are required: church or denominational endorsement; personal friend; and ministry colleague (or employer if currently employed outside the missions community).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 592 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 592 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 592 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 592 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Biola University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Biola University
Biola University
La Mirada, United States
Biola University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-04
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
