Nov 27, 2024

Academic Catalog - Fall 2023

Academic Catalog - Fall 2023 [ARCHIVED]

PhD (Applied Theology) with International Missiology Concentration

Applied Theology is designed for pastor-theologians, teachers, and missionaries who are going to serve in various leadership contexts across the globe. It offers expertise in theological praxis, missiology, preaching, and leadership. The concentration the students chooses generally coincides with the focus of his or her dissertation.

The International Missiology track is designed for IMB personnel who are currently serving overseas and others who serve in a similar capacity and want to more effectively proclaim the Gospel around the world.

Program Summary

PhD Introduction - 5 Hours

GEN 0000 - Sexual Abuse Prevention & Response Training 0 semester hr(s).
PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 2 semester hr(s).
PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Integrative Colloquium - 3 Hours

CQM 9001 - Integrative Colloquium: Biblical Studies 1 semester hr(s).
CQM 9002 - Integrative Colloquium: Theological Studies 1 semester hr(s).
CQM 9003 - Integrative Colloquium: Applied Theological Studies 1 semester hr(s).

PhD Research Seminars - 24 Hours

NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in one research language before beginning their fifth seminar.

MIS 9630 - Models for International Church Planting 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 9800 - Seminar in the History of Missions 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 9920 - Mission Strategy: Theory and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 9950 - Missiological Foundations 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9750 - Seminar on the Doctrine of the Church 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9930 - Anthropology and the Social Sciences 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9950 - Soteriology & World Religions 3 semester hr(s).
IND 9400 - Specialized PhD Research 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Mentor Directed Studies - 6 Hours

PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Comprehensive Exams - 4 Hours

NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in their second research language before beginning sitting for comprehensive exams.

PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).

PhD Prospectus and Dissertation - 18 Hours

PHD 9850 - PHD Prospectus 1 semester hr(s).
PHD 9900 - PHD Dissertation 4 semester hr(s). Students must register for 16 hours of PhD Dissertation.
PHD 9950 - PHD Dissertation Defense 1 semester hr(s).