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        Studies
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        Studies
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        Studies
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Postgraduate Degree Programs

Oversight/Location of the Program within the Seminary: Office of Postgraduate Studies

After completing graduate studies in an appropriate master's degree program, students may elect to begin further study in specialized disciplines and advancing their knowledge in theological, contextual, spiritual and strategic literatures related to the fields of biblical studies, evangelization studies, mission and intercultural studies .

Six programs of study are designed to facilitate advanced specializations and contribute to the body of knowledge within these fields:

  1. Master of Theology
    • Biblical Studies
    • World Mission & Evangelism
  2. Doctor of Missiology
  3. Doctor of Philosophy
    • Biblical Studies
    • Evangelization Studies
    • Intercultural Studies

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For general admission requirements, see the section on Academic Information. In addition, the following specific requirements are necessary of admission to the master of theology, doctor of missiology, and doctor of philosophy degree programs.

  1. Completion of an accredited master of divinity degree or an academic or professional (two year or 60 semester hours) master's degree in an appropriate theological or missiological discipline, with a minimum of 30 semester hours in biblical and theological studies.
  2. Transcripts and references which indicate an ability to do academic work which is above average.
  3. Writing sample of academic work completed within past three years and reflecting a research interest appropriate to the degree program.
  4. Four references including a minimum of two professors or other scholars.

DEADLINES

Application Deadline: December 1
File Completion Deadline: January 15

UNCLASSIFIED POSTGRADUATE STUDENT

Persons who are not interested in pursuing a research doctoral degree may nevertheless take postgraduate courses as an "Unclassified Postgraduate Level Student." The process involves application which shall be submitted annually. The normal procedure concerning tuition would apply to these persons, and they would be expected to do the required course work. Enrollment in Doctoral Seminars will require permission by the professor.

Courses are usually limited to postgraduate students, however, under very controlled situations, D.Min. students and qualified seniors in Asbury's master's level programs may be allowed to enroll in a postgraduate course. Contact the Postgraduate Office for further information.

A person who has taken postgraduate courses as an "Unclassified Postgraduate Level Student" may petition to apply these courses to a postgraduate degree, once he or she has gained admission to the program. Contact the Postgraduate Office for further information.

POLICY ON DIRECTED STUDY FOR TH.M., D.MISS. AND PH.D.

  1. Normally, the five core courses and the research methods course (for D. Miss. and Ph.D.) should not be taken by directed study.
  2. A grade point average of 3.00/4.00 is required to take directed studies in the Th.M., 3.30/4.00 in the D.Miss. and 3.50/4.00 in the Ph.D.
  3. Students in the Th.M., D.Miss. and Ph.D. programs will receive a grade for contracted directed studies.
  4. Some studies will normally be taken by directed study - such as the "area study" of the church and people in a distinctive region of the world.
  5. Except for the five core courses and the research methods course, Th.M., D.Miss. and Ph.D. students may take by directed study any ESJ course necessary to their major and/or research that is not offered as a scheduled course in the given academic year. With the advisor's clearance, the student registers for the course as a directed study. The specific course will appear on the student's transcript, with a grade.
  6. In exceptional cases, D.Miss. and Ph.D. students may petition the Postgraduate Faculty for permission to increase the number of hours allowed for directed study; up to 24 hours for the D.Miss. and 30 hours for the Ph.D. Such petitions shall be submitted to the Director of Postgraduate Studies, shall include a letter from the student's advisor in support of the request, and a learning contract written by the student in consultation with his or her advisor. The Postgraduate Faculty will grant or deny the request in light of the student's scores on the Competency Examination and GPA.

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