| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Religion in Middle Eastern and North African Studies |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The purpose of the Master of Religion in Middle Eastern and North African Studies is to foster the emergence of Evangelical leaders who are highly and holistically qualified to take on the challenges facing the global Church in an increasingly complex multi-religious and multi-cultural world. |
| Keywords | middle east, arab, north africa, islam, development, christian, muslim, culture, history, politics, economics, lebanon, beirut, peace-building, dialogue, ministry, mission, interfaith, |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | All class instruction is in English but native Arabic speakers may write their assignments in Arabic |
| Country and region where programme is available | Lebanon / Jabal Loubnane |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / History, Philosophy and Other Humanities; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Law, Government and Civil Service; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Peacebuilding and Reconciliation |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | Please email MRel@abtslebanon.org for more info |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 2yrs to complete modules + the time needed to complete the final project |
| Average hours of study per week | 15 |
| Methods of instruction | |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | Approx 60% |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | Approx 25% |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | Approx 15% |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 15 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | A recognized undergraduate programme |
| Other Prerequisites | A TOEFL score for non-native English speakers, A demonstrated level of competence in Modern Standard Arabic for native Arabic speakers, a completed application form, 3-5yrs of post-graduate work and/or ministry experience preferred |
| Qualifications gained | A Master of Religion in Middle Eastern and North African Studies |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | ECTE (Europe), Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Middle East Association for Theological Education (MEATE) Both EEAA & MEATE will be what the MRel seeks accreditation through. As the program is just launching, it is or course not yet accredited |