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Detail for CIP Code 39.0301

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Title: Missions/Missionary Studies.

Definition: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.

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39.0301 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. No substantive changes 39.0301 Missions/Missionary Studies.
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  • Open39) THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    • Open39.02) Bible/Biblical Studies.
      • 39.0201) Bible/Biblical Studies.
    • Open39.03) Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
      • 39.0301) Missions/Missionary Studies.
      • 39.0302) Church Planting.
      • 39.0399) Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Other.
    • Open39.04) Religious Education.
      • 39.0401) Religious Education.
    • Open39.05) Religious Music and Worship.
      • 39.0501) Religious/Sacred Music.
      • 39.0502) Worship Ministry.
      • 39.0599) Religious Music and Worship, Other.
    • Open39.06) Theological and Ministerial Studies.
      • 39.0601) Theology/Theological Studies.
      • 39.0602) Divinity/Ministry.
      • 39.0604) Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies.
      • 39.0605) Rabbinical Studies.
      • 39.0699) Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
    • Open39.07) Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.
      • 39.0701) Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
      • 39.0702) Youth Ministry.
      • 39.0703) Urban Ministry.
      • 39.0704) Women's Ministry.
      • 39.0705) Lay Ministry.
      • 39.0706) Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies.
      • 39.0799) Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other.
    • Open39.08) Religious Institution Administration and Law.
      • 39.0801) Religious Institution Administration and Management.
      • 39.0802) Religious/Canon Law.
      • 39.0899) Religious Institution Administration and Law, Other.
    • Open39.99) Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.
      • 39.9999) Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.