Program Overview

Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies

The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University offers the opportunity for advanced theological engagement with pressing missiological questions in light of Scripture and the rich heritage of Christian faith and practice.

Program Overview

Our context is important to us. We recognize and draw on the valuable resources offered by our location in South Florida. Few places are better situated for a truly intercultural and interconfessional education. Over 68 percent of the population is comprised of ethnic and racial minorities, and half of all residents speak a language other than English. PBA's interculturally experienced faculty represent this same diversity along with a unique depth of cultural and missiological experience and training.

What Can You Do with an Intercultural Studies Degree?

• Teach social science or cultural studies courses at high school and university undergraduate levels
• International missions work
• Church staff for intercultural/missions ministries
• Community development work
• Policy analysis
• Cross-cultural communications expert with para-church organizations, churches, and intercultural businesses

Program Details

• Students can complete their studies in just two years.
• Small classes delivered mostly online, fostering a community of students with a variety of experiences.
• Lower tuition cost and number of credit hours than many other intercultural studies graduate programs.
• Preparation for doctoral studies in related fields.
• Holistic education from leading faculty with a wide diversity of cultural backgrounds and nationalities.
• Theological engagement of significant topics, such as reconciliation, religious pluralism, cultural intelligence in society, intercultural approaches for ministry, ecclesiology in global perspective, and contemporary global crises.
• Intercultural training formed by ancient Christian practices: proclamation, worship, service, community building.

Faculty

The program is led by a diverse and experienced faculty, including:

• Dr. Kyle Faircloth, Director of Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Program, Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies
• Dr. Alisha Winn, Adjunct Professor, School of Ministry
• Dr. Sooi-Ling Tan, Guest Lecturer, Intercultural Studies
• Dr. Wanjiru M. Gitau, Adjunct Professor, School of Ministry
• Dr. Ryan Gladwin, Associate Professor of Theology and Ministry, Director of Global Leadership in Spanish
• Dr. Bryan Froehle, Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies
• Dr. Ondina Cortes, Guest Lecturer, School of Ministry
• Dr. Allen Yeh, Adjunct Professor, School of Ministry

Program Course Details

The expectation is that students will be able to complete the degree program within two years. Two classes will be offered per semester; fall and spring courses will be eight-weeks online (one at a time, A and B terms), and summer classes will be four weeks each (A and B terms) online.

Tuition & Fees

• $550 per credit hour

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Degree is a 36 credit-hour degree.

• Applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Admissions interview after application.

Related Programs

• Intercultural Studies, B.A.
• Intercultural Studies, B.A. + Global Development, M.S. (3+2)
• Intercultural Studies, B.A. + Master of Divinity, M.Div. (3+2)