The Master of Arts degree with a major in Language and Culture Studies is designed to produce graduates who are qualified to serve cross-culturally with communities in the areas of Literacy, Scripture Engagement, or Language Survey.
What is it?

Program Highlights
Learn from professors who have extensive field work experience working in cross-cultural contexts.
Discover cultural aspects affecting education and literacy decision making
Be empowered to professionally explore a linguistically diverse world
Be equipped to propose appropriate innovations in collaboration with community leaders
Focus on working with communities in contexts around the world
Work with professors who are deeply invested in their students’ success.
Prospective Careers
- Language Surveyor
- Scripture Engagement Consultant
- Literacy Specialist


What will it help me do?
- Understand cultural issues influencing the effectiveness of Bible translation programs
- Build healthy relationships with local leaders
- Research barriers to engagement with Scripture
- Understand language and dialect boundaries
- Recommend appropriate language development activities
- Implement multilingual education opportunities
Who is it for?
Students who love languages and education who want to see minority communities empowered to use their mother tongues for education, literacy, and engaging Scripture
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