Interdisciplinary Studies

This area houses coursework in Bibliography and Research and Doctor of Ministry which, in their interdisciplinary functions, utilize the resources of all the faculty to enhance the process of theological education.

Students thus enabled shall:

Integrate the theoretical insights from their academic studies with the practice of ministry.
Express the integrative connections between the various disciplines in seminary study and show how each contributes to the whole in the context of ministry.

BIBLIOGRAPHY & RESEARCH

BB800 SCHOLARLY PAPER (3)

Staff
Following the completion of all course work, the student writes and submits a scholarly article, judged by the faculty to be worthy of publication in an appropriate journal. Carries three hours credit and completes the requirements for the Th.M. degree in mission and evangelism. Candidates for the Th.M. must register each fall semester in subsequent years while the writing of the scholarly paper is still in process. See Th.M. 700 below.

BB850 THESIS (3)

Staff
Writing of a thesis in partial fulfillment of a degree. Three semester hours may be earned toward Th.M. degree. Credit only.

BB890 DISSERTATION (0)

Staff
Writing of a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the D.Mis. or Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies degree. Carries no hours credit and no tuition. Credit only.

THM700 SCHOLARLY PAPER IN PROCESS (0)

Staff
Continuation of the writing, or rewriting, of a thesis or scholarly article which competes requirements for the Th.M. degree. Carries no hours credit, but requires an annual continuation fee until the thesis or article is accepted by the faculty. See fee schedule.

DMIS800 DISSERTATION IN PROCESS (0)

Staff
Continuation of the writing, and rewriting, of the dissertation which, upon successful defense and revisions, completes requirements for the Doctor of Missiology degree. Carries no hours credit, but requires an annual continuation fee until the dissertation is completed, defended, revised as necessary, and bound for publication. See fee schedule.

PHD800 DISSERTATION IN PROCESS (0)

Staff
Continuation of the writing, and rewriting, of the dissertation which, upon successful defense and revisions, completes requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Studies degree. Carries no hours credit, but requires an annual continuation fee until the dissertation is completed, defended, revised as necessary, and bound for publication. See fee schedule.

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