Steve Prost: A Military Chaplain Undertakes a PhD at TEDS
Jan 31, 2025
In this scripturally rich exploration, senior missiologist Craig Ott unpacks the mission statement of the church: to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people.This concise yet robust biblical-theological treatment focuses on God's glory, a strong ecclesiology, the importance of Scripture, and practical implications for congregational and mission practice. Ideal for launching discussion and reflection, the book helps readers refocus their vision and reignite their commitment to fulfilling God's purposes for their church or mission.
36 CREDITS | 1.5 YEARS
The MA in Ethics, Theology, and Culture with a concentration in Intercultural Studies equips students for the practice of cross-cultural mission, drawing upon theological, historical, and social scientific disciplines. The complexity of ministry in a world of globalization, resurgent traditional religions, growth of the church in the global south, migration, urbanization, and rapid change demands the highest quality of academic, spiritual, and practical preparation.
36 CREDITS | 1.5 YEARS
This program provides interdisciplinary study in the areas of ethics with specialization in bioethics, intercultural studies applied to global and Western contexts, and human flourishing that integrates studies in ethics, social sciences, public health, and holistic mission. Students develop knowledge and practice of ethical and cross-cultural engagement within their area of concentration preparing for a range of service in non-profit and mission organizations, healthcare, advocacy, and the local church.
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Develop the ministry and research skills of leaders involved in a wide variety of missional, cross-cultural, and educational ministries. Focus is upon deepening our understanding of human diversity, contextual realities, and cultural change in ways that inform redemptive, gospel-centered ministry in the contemporary world.
24 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
TEDS’ ThM offers discipline concentrations in each of our eight departments: Church History, Counseling, Educational Studies, Mission and Evangelism, New Testament, Old Testament, Pastoral Theology, and Systematic Theology, or specialized inter-departmental concentrations developed in consultation with the departmental faculty. The program can be completed in one year of study.
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By studying the theology and history of evangelism and missions around the world you will gain a strong foundation of anthropology, discipleship practices and practical evangelism methods which will enrich your ministry abilities both in the United States and around the world.
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