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Application Deadline: July 1, 2026

Africa Global Worker
MA Cohort

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The Africa Global Workers MA Cohort is an exciting opportunity for career and associate Africa global workers to earn an accredited Master of Arts in Biblical Studies while remaining fully engaged in ministry. Offered in collaboration with Global University, the program is a distance learning degree that brings workers together in person twice per year as a cohort in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The aim is to deepen your knowledge of Scripture and equip you for leadership and cross-cultural ministry across the continent. The degree can be completed in 3 to 3.5 years through biannual sessions, with Global University offering a 70% reduced tuition rate exclusively for Africa workers.

❋ Accredited Degree

Issued by Global University, accredited through the Higher Learning Commission

❋ 3-3.5 Year Completion

A total of 6 to 7 total sessions at a pace of two in-person sessions per year (April / May)

❋ 70% Reduced Tuition

Exclusively for Africa global workers (~$510/course total)

❋ Cohort Format

Learn alongside fellow Africa workers in person, building lasting relationships

❋ Location: Addis Ababa

Biannual sessions at Addis Ababa Bible College, Ethiopia

❋ Ministry Integrated

No need to step away from your assignment; designed around active ministry

The Facts

    • Open to both career and associate Africa global workers

    • Must have served at least one term in Africa

    • Must have an accredited bachelor's degree

    • 45-credit MA in Biblical Studies (15 courses) — for those with secular undergrad degrees

    • 36-credit option (12 courses) — for those with a Christian university / Bible college degree who qualify for up to 9 credits of advanced standing

    • Duration: 3 to 3.5 years

    • Degree issued by Global University; GU is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission

    • Completion requirements: all courses + capstone paper + cumulative 3.00 GPA

    • Students attend all sessions together as a cohort

    • Orientation: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3 PM at ABC

    • Daily class schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–1 PM and 2–4 PM (6 hours/day)

    • Weekends are free (study, church, explore)

    • 2 sessions per year (November and April typically)

    • Max 2 courses allowed as independent study in emergencies; more than 2 missed means exiting the cohort

    • Pre-course work required before arrival; post-course research paper due after each session

    • ~135 hours of study per 3-credit course

    • ~1,000 pages of reading per course

    • Pre-course: all textbooks read and written assignments prepared before arriving in Addis

    • In-class: assignments and presentations

    • Post-course: research paper submitted electronically

    • Textbooks provided electronically through GU/Logos; some via Kindle if not available in Logos

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Degree Schedule

Below shows the entire course layout for the degree with in-person learning dates.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Session

Dates

Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Three

Look Forward & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

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  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

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How It Works

  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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