Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.
Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.
Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.
Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.
Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of People Groups (M.PG.) is a graduate-level program designed to provide advanced knowledge of people groups, cultures, religions, and cross-cultural mission strategies. The program equips students to understand the spiritual, social, and cultural realities of diverse communities and to engage effectively in global mission and ministry. Through biblical studies, missiological research, cultural analysis, and practical ministry applications, students develop the skills necessary to serve among unreached and least-reached peoples, promote intercultural understanding, and contribute to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
People Group Research
Cross-Cultural Communication
Cultural Awareness Skills
Mission Strategy Development
Intercultural Leadership
COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – Foundations of Intercultural and Missiological Studies (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MPG-501 |
Biblical Foundations of Mission and People Groups |
3 |
|
MPG-502 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
|
MPG-503 |
History of Missions and People Movements |
3 |
|
MPG-504 |
Research Methods in Missiology and Intercultural Studies |
3 |
Semester 2 – People Groups and Global Mission (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MPG-511 |
Ethnolinguistic Studies and World Religions |
3 |
|
MPG-512 |
Contextualization and Gospel Communication |
3 |
|
MPG-513 |
Mission Strategies for Unreached People Groups |
3 |
|
MPG-514 |
Ministry Practicum I (Fieldwork among Local/Regional Communities) |
3 |
Semester 3 – Applied Missiology and Leadership (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MPG-521 |
Cross-Cultural Leadership and Church Planting |
3 |
|
MPG-522 |
Contemporary Issues in Global Missions |
3 |
|
MPG-523 |
Social Transformation and Community Development |
3 |
|
MPG-524 |
Elective (Choose One): Diaspora Studies / Interfaith Dialogue / Humanitarian Mission |
3 |
Semester 4 – Research and Advanced Ministry (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MPG-531 |
Thesis / Major Research Project (25,000–35,000 words) |
6 |
|
MPG-532 |
Ministry Practicum II (Applied Project among People Groups) |
3 |
|
MPG-533 |
Elective (Choose One): Mission Leadership / Advanced Contextualization / Peacebuilding and Reconciliation |
3 |
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Program Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Total Credit Hours: 48
Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum
Teaching System: Semester System (Distance Learning)
Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year
Medium of Instruction: English
Department: Missiological Studies
Faculty: People Groups
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of People Groups, or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1200
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Mission Strategist
- Cross-Cultural Missionary
- People Groups Researcher
- Ministry Coordinator
- Church Planting Leader
- Intercultural Educator
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 48 credit hours.
- Passing of a comprehensive examination.
- Completion and defense of a Master’s thesis / major research project (25,000–35,000 words).
- Demonstrated practical ministry impact project (such as a church-planting strategy, discipleship program, literacy initiative, or intercultural reconciliation project).
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Develop advanced knowledge, research competency, and ministry leadership through our master's degree programs designed to prepare Christian leaders for global service, academic excellence, and lasting Kingdom impact.
