Andrews University

What you'll study

Course focus is on missional practice and strategies for helping people encounter and experience God rather than only teaching doctrine. Topics highlighted by the programme director include:

• Cross-cultural mission methods and the role of prayer in mission engagement.
• Approaches for reaching adherents of world religions (Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) and secular/postmodern audiences.
• Practical skills for evangelism, discipleship and contextual follow-up (including praying for the sick, responding to dreams/visions, and person-centred outreach).
• Training others to do mission in their own language and cultural setting, leveraging the international diversity of students.

Entry requirements

The source text does not specify formal entry criteria or programme structure. Prospective applicants should consult Andrews Theological Seminary admissions for official PhD/DMiss prerequisites and application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to serve as mission leaders, trainers and educators who return to their home countries to mobilize and equip local churches for outreach. Typical roles include mission agency leadership, denominational mission department positions, seminary or Bible school faculty, and field-based church-planting or contextual ministry among unreached peoples.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme recognizes financial barriers for international students and engages in fundraising to sponsor candidates; the department has had a stated goal of raising funds (a $50,000 target was cited) to support students. Donors are invited to contribute via the Seminary’s scholarship options (the source references giving through a "Ministry Training Program Scholarship" selection) to help bring and train students from crucial regions.