Folk Studies in Global Cultures (Master)

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The master program in Folk Studies is a humanities-based, interdisciplinary program that exposes students to various aspects of folklore, folk medicine, and folk religion across the globe. Students learn how to analyze folk culture and oral traditions including folktales and proverbs in specific cultural contexts. They also learn how to research and reflect aspects of individual folk cultures.

Understanding culture as a dynamic process that guides life, interpretation, and self-understanding is crucial to comprehending the significant impact of traditions and customs. Experienced faculty in Folk Studies help students to explore the range of traditions, beliefs, rituals, and physical objects that make up folk culture. They also gain an appreciation of the ongoing process of adapting, reclaiming, and creating new folk culture. Developing the ability to observe and understand a culture in a deeper level prepares missional leaders to serve more effectively among the oral learners of folk culture.

Optional Specialization Requirements: 12 Credit Hours
Students enrolled in the MIS in Folk Studies in Global Cultures degree program may select a concentration that will be applied towards the fulfillment of the elective requirements. Concentrations enable students to gain knowledge and competencies in a specific area of study correlated with the major study area. The Folk Studies in Global Cultures program requires a specialization in one of several specialized areas of study as listed below.

Program Specific Specializations	in Global Cultures
Folk Culture in Africa & African Diaspora	African-American Culture, Society & Religion
Folk Culture in Asia and Pacific	African Culture, Society & Theology
Folk Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean	Buddhist Culture, Society & Religion
Folk Culture in North America and Europe	Hindu Culture, Society & Theology
Extended Internship, Mentorship & Project	Islamic Culture, Society & Religion
Extended Research & Master's Thesis	Judaic Culture, Society & Religion
Elective Credit	New Religious Cultural Communities
	Postmodern Culture, Society & Spirituality

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Folk Studies prepares for Careers in Navigating Cultural Difference

This program falls under The Missional College

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- MIS in Folk Studies in Global Cultures

Consult an Admissions Counselor for information regarding questions concerning the specializations and experiential learning opportunities.

Graduate degree program admissions checklist

Complete the MU online application
Pay the $25 application fee
Submit official high school transcripts
Submit English proficiency test scores if transcripts are from a non-English language institution
Submit essay
Submit personal faith statement
Submit one letter of recommendation
Have a personalized discussion with an admissions counselor.

Be sure to include your name and date of birth on any item that you submit to admissions@missional.university

Mission always occurs in a cultural context. The programs "in Global Cultures" are designed to enable the student to reflect on the "where" and the "with whom" related to their academic discipline. Below are nine very specific sociocultural contexts -- all with an overlay of the spiritual dimension. These cultures may found all over the globe but are predominant in specific geographical regions.

The "in Global Culture" specialization allows you to enhance your degree program to be better prepared to serve in the location to which you have been called. Students have the opportunity to include one specialization from the list below. Or, students may choose a program-related specialization (see the Specialization tab above for details).