My primary purpose for entering the program was to get a degree, but as I started taking the courses, discussing and interacting with other students and our professors, I found myself a person of little learning. (Philippines, '05 Grad)
I appreciate this degree programme for the excellent teaching of our professors, gaining immeasurable value in spiritual knowledge, and saving our time and money since we don't have to go abroad for studies. (Myanmar, '05 Grad)
Along my studies I have little by little understood that theology belongs to street and marketplaces and should belong to our every day lives so that real transformations by the Word of God occur. (Thailand, '05 Grad)
Degree Programs
Through the Asia Baptist Theological Seminary, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism and Cornerstone University make available graduate-level theological education to eligible national church leaders and foreign missionaries ministering in Asia. Since 1983, this program has provided the means whereby these individuals can earn Masters Degrees from Cornerstone University while remaining in Asia.
Cornerstone University and its associated seminaries are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and are authorized to grant degrees by the Michigan State Board of Education. Students are guaranteed to receive the same quality and standards of education as those students studying on the US campus and receive fully accredited degrees.
In-Ministry Master of Religious Education
Concentrations in Educational, Pastoral & Intercultural Ministries
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32 credit hours (11 modules)
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for all Christian workers with undergraduate degrees, both professional and lay leaders
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upgrade ministry skills in one of 3 concentrations:
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Educational Ministries
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Pastoral Ministries
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Intercultural Ministries
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broaden biblical and theological foundations for ministry
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remain in your ministry while studying
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5 years permitted for program completion
Master of Arts
Interdisciplinery Studies in Bible, Theology & Ministry
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63 credit hours
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In-Ministry MRE graduates complete 64 credit hours to earn both degrees
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in-depth investigation in 3 content areas:
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Bible
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Theology
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Ministry Leadership
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substantial elective category allows exploration of areas most suited to the student's ministry
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builds toward higher degrees
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remain in your ministry while studying
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8 years permitted for program completion