Mission Studies Minor
Be equipped to carry out God’s Mission wherever he places you.
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Be Equipped for God’s Mission
Regardless of your major, through the mission studies minor, you will begin to develop foundational skills, knowledge, and attitudes to faithfully and fruitfully carry out God’s Mission wherever he places you in life.
Through select courses, you will delve into the rich theological and biblical
foundations of missions, gain valuable sociological and anthropological insights that shape meaningful cross-cultural engagement, and acquire hands-on experience through guided Mission Learning Experiences (MiLEs) that bring classroom lessons to life.
View the Concordia University Irvine Online Catalog for a full list of courses.
“One piece of advice that I would give students who are interested in Concordia University Irvine is to get ready to play your part in the Great Commission. Because regardless of what profession you choose, you’ll be challenged to make a difference in the world for Christ.”
Stephen Puls ’12
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FAQs
What is mission studies?
Mission Studies is an interdisciplinary study of missionary work and its history, theories, and practices. It includes courses in theology, anthropology, and other disciplines. If you want to be better equipped to share the Gospel no matter what your job is, the mission studies minor is a great choice.
Why study mission studies?
Every Christian is a missionary regardless of your career. This program will begin to prepare you to reach the lost with the good news about Jesus in a variety of contexts and professions. The mission studies minor at Concordia University Irvine also includes the opportunity for hands-on experiences where you can gain practical experience.
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