PhD in

Intercultural Studies

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Studies program prepares you to produce original research in any area of Intercultural Studies including history and theology of mission, cultural anthropology, mission strategy, and Islamic Studies among others.

This flexible program is available in three-year and five-year formats. You may pursue it online from wherever you are living or serving.

Location

Campus • Online

Next Start

Campus – January 3, 2025
Online – January 13, 2025

Credit Hours

48

College

School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry

Accreditation

SACSCOC

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Career Opportunities

  • University instructors
  • Instructors and leaders in global theological education
  • Leaders in the global, non-profit sector
  • Government advisors
  • Leaders in Christian mission organizations and churches

Wide Range of Career Opportunities

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Foundation for Advanced Learning

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Course Preview

In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.

For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:

ICS 9600 Research Methods in Intercultural Studies

This course offers you a guided study in the techniques and tools of research methods needed to write a doctoral dissertation in Intercultural Studies. You will learn to craft a research problem, employ appropriate research methodologies, locate and evaluate scholarly sources, document sources, and write at the doctoral level.

ICS 9900 Dissertation Proposal in Intercultural Studies

Building upon the skills gained in the Research Methods course, in this course you will construct a Dissertation Proposal that includes your research problem, sub-questions, stated research methodology, review of precedent literature, and outline and plan for writing up the dissertation. The final proposal must be approved by the Dissertation Proposal Committee before a student may begin the Dissertation Research and Development course.

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