Post-Grad Student in Southeast Asia

Study for a Masters’ degree or PhD in South East Asia

Muslims, Urban, Young Adults and Students

More than 3 years, 1 to 3 years
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand


Job Description

Local students are open to connecting with foreign students. You will therefore have the opportunity to build relationships with your fellow students and other friends that you make on campus and in the area where you live. From this foundation you can help them understand more about who Jesus is. These young people will become the movers and shapers of society. The weather is tropical and the people are very hospitable. The region is developing fast and becoming more urbanised. However, much of the traditional culture still remains. Many young people go to the cities to study where they live in student dorms/halls of residence or share an apartment. Afterwards they often stay to find work rather than returning to their home towns/villages.

Responsibilities

- an initial period of language study and cultural adaptation in country, followed by postgraduate studies - meeting for fellowship and working together with other like-minded people

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree somewhat related to the desired field of postgraduate studies

Living Situation

- Able to maintain good spiritual health in the face of both practical and spiritual challenges - Adjust lifestyle and language to help friends understand more about Jesus Candidates should be committed to doing both postgraduate studies and showing the love of the Lord in word and deed.

Indonesia

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If God has given you a heart for the peoples of East Asia, you can be part of God's purposes for them in different practical ways, even in your home country.

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Malaysia

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This country needs people with creativity to reach out to non-believers, and people with a calling for discipleship training to strengthen and encourage believers.

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Thailand

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Less than one percent of the 65 million people in Thailand follow Jesus despite over 170 years of evangelism.

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Muslims

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Love our Muslim neighbors as ourselves. Serve among 260 million of these friends in the East Asian backyard, and beyond.

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Urban

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Ministry in the urban setting includes more than reaching the upwardly mobile urbanites. It also needs to serve the neglected, marginalized urban poor.

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Young Adults and Students

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Befriend young adults and tertiary students, journey with them as they make the transition into adulthood and nurture them into life-long disciples of Christ.

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