Master of Arts in Language Development:
Scripture Use Concentration

Graduates of this degree program will be qualified to serve in specialist cross-cultural roles. In particular, SIL International will recognize graduates with this concentration as having completed the minimum academic training requirements to serve with that organization in the specialist role of Scripture Use specialist.
[Note: SIL International may also require field experience, or impose other criteria, before confirming fitness for service in any specialist role.]

This page identifies requirements for the Scripture Use Concentration with a thesis or non-thesis option. There are other program requirements for the degree.

Scripture Use Course Requirements

Course	Sem Hrs
LD5355 Scripture Use Methods	3
LD5356 Scripture Use Consulting Skills	3
NON-THESIS OPTION
LD5373 Religion & Worldview	3
LD5374 Christianity Across Cultures	3
Electives	6
THESIS OPTION
Select one:	3
LD5373 Religion & Worldview OR
LD5374 Christianity Across Cultures
Electives	3
Thesis	6
Total Scripture Use concentration hours	18
Total LD degree hours (minimum)	36

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