The primary disciplines that have long contributed to this field of study are cultural anthropology, history, and theology. Missiology is an inherently interdisciplinary field of study focused on the historic and contemporary work of serving the church around the world. The Certificate in Mission Studies is a research focused, interdisciplinary program designed to produce the next generation of missiologists. As a research focused degree, the CMS would also prove advantageous for students planning to pursue a career in Christian academia. In particular, students planning to go on to graduate school or seminary, whether in pastoral ministry, mission work, or other cross-cultural Christian work, would find benefit in the CMS. The Certificate in Mission Studies would be particularly relevant for students considering a career in mission work. It has never been more important for the church to be able to understand the changing work of Christian mission in the world. From the tens of thousands of church workers going out from countries in the global south, to the growth of so-called short term missions, while the call of the Great Commission has not changed, the ways people engage it has. The category of "mission" is changing rapidly. The certificate in mission studies is an interdisciplinary program with an experiential component to train students in analytical skills relevant for global missions today.
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