Nov 22, 2024

Academic Catalog - Fall 2016

Academic Catalog - Fall 2016 [ARCHIVED]

PhD in Applied Theology with North American 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 North American Missiology concentration is designed for church planters, pastors, and leaders who are actively working in church planting or renewal in a North American context.

Program Summary

North American Missiology Core

PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 1 semester hr(s).
PHD 9201 - Reading Seminar I 2 semester hr(s).
PHD 9202 - Reading Seminar II 2 semester hr(s).
PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 9950 - Missiological Foundations 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 9610 - Models for North American Missiology 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 9620 - North American Church Planting & Renewal Practices 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9943 - Church & Cultural Context 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9946 - Missions & Ministries of the Church 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9750 - Seminar on the Doctrine of the Church 3 semester hr(s).
LED 9355 - The Personal Life of the Leader 3 semester hr(s).
IND 9400 - Specialized Ph.D. Research 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Candidacy - 18 hours

PHD 9850 - PHD Prospectus 1 semester hr(s).
PHD 9900 - PHD Dissertation 4 semester hr(s). (Students must register for 16 hrs of PHD9900)
PHD 9950 - PHD Dissertation Defense 1 semester hr(s).

PhD Residency Examinations - 4 hours

First Research Language Competency 0 semester hr(s).
Second Research Language 0 semester hr(s).
PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).