Ph.D.
Ph.D.

Ph.D. in Contextual Studies

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Contextual Studies equips students to produce research and writing, at the highest academic competence, in Christian mission and ministry contexts.

Students will deepen their understanding of cultural diversity, contextual realities, and sociocultural change.

Students integrate theology, missiology and social sciences, thereby offering their original scholarly research to be a meaningful contribution to the global Christian community.

Consequently, students are equipped for the vocations of teaching and research at the university and seminary level.

Strengths of the Missiology Ph.D. Program

Highest academic level degree in the Missiology field.

Lower tuition compared to other international graduate school degree programs with various scholarship opportunities.

Dynamic professor- student and student-student interaction enabled by online learning platform CANVAS.

Courses that provide practical help in the mission context and customized dissertation guide.


Program at a Glance

Total Credits 48 Credits
Years to Complete 3-5 Years
Delivery Platforms Blended
[On campus & Online]
Acceditation ABHE

Program Goal

  • Gain comprehensive knowledge in the field of Missiology at the Ph.D degree level.
  • Develop the ability to author original research and dissertations in the field of Missiology that will further contribute to the church, Missions, and society.
  • Develop relevant and extensive knowledge in the field of theology research and religious studies.
  • Develop scholarly characteristics to continue the learning process, teach, and research by understanding the vocation of scholarly research.
  • Produce high level servant-leaders that will be able to execute Missional ministry in the church and in Mission organization.


Education Process

Core Course:
Supportive courses for tutorials (3 courses, 0 units)
0
units
  • - PC820 Intercultural Communication
  • - PC810 Mission in Pluralistic Context
  • - PT801 Mission from Old Testament Perspectives
  • - PT802 Mission from New Testament Perspectives
  • - PH813 Holy Spirit Movement in the Church
  • - PC833 The Theory and Practice of Cross-Cultural Church Planting
  • - PC834 Contextual Evangelism and Discipleship
  • - PL862 Mentoring and Coaching in Contextualization
  • - PL864 Member Care in the 21stCentury
  • - PP800 Diaspora Immigrant Church
  • - PC835 Development of Asian Theology
  • - PC836 Spiritual Power in Mission
  • - PC837 Understanding the Islamic Movement and Religion:
  • - PC838 Worldview & Worldview Change
  • - PL821 Leadership Development in the Bible
  • - PT830 Pastoral Missiology
  • - PJ820 The Restoration of Israel and World Mission
  • - PL863 Life Span Development of Leaders
Core Course:
Core (7 Course)
28
units
  • - PR850 Research Design
  • - PE860 Instructional Design
  • - PC811 Cultural Anthropology for Christian Witness (or) PC850 Anthropological Methodology: Ethno-theology)
  • - PT800 Biblical Theology of Mission (or) PT850 Missionary Ecclesiology
  • - PC830 Contextual Theology (or) PC832 Contextual Methodology: Contextualization from Pauline Perspectives
  • - PE800 Spiritual Formation of Missionaries in Global Contexts (or) PE850 Theological Methodology: Theologizing in Global Contexts
  • - PH810 Mission History (or) PE850 Theological Methodology: Theologizing in Global Contexts
Core Course:
Comprehensive Examination (0 unit)
0
units
  • - Comprehensive Examination (0 unit)
Core Course:
Dissertation
20
units
  • - PI801 Thesis 1 (4 units)
  • - PI802 Thesis 2 (4 units)
  • - PI803 Thesis 3 (4 units)
  • - Proposal (0 unit)
  • - PR885 Doctoral Seminar (0 unit)
  • - PR895 Dissertation (8 units)

Contact

Im, Peter Yuntaeg

Director of Doctor of Intercultural Studies and Ph.D. in Contextual Studies

peterim@ptsa.edu

562-926-1023 (EXT 309)

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