Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
students may implement their proposed research plans under the supervision of the approved doctoral chairperson. Students enrolled in ISCL 890 Dissertation Field Research or ISCL 891 Dissertation Proposal are considered full-time students if they enroll for at least 2 credits per semester. During the dissertation phase, doctoral students are considered full time for a maximum of two years. If doctoral candidates have not defended their dissertations by the time all required dissertation credits are completed, they must enroll continuously in ISCL 892 Ph.D. Continuous Research each semester until the successful defense of the dissertation. This enrollment carries no academic credit but maintains the students’ continuous registration. Students who fail to achieve candidacy may be offered a terminal M.A. degree and dropped from the Ph.D. program. Dissertation The dissertation process officially begins with the successful defense of a candidate’s proposal before one’s doctoral committee prior to beginning the student’s field research. The doctoral dissertation is based upon research grounded in theory appropriate to the candidate’s concentration and conducted in some The final examination is an oral defense of the dissertation before the doctoral committee and other invited professionals. Successful defense of the dissertation completes the candidate’s responsibilities for the degree which is conferred in the scheduled graduation ceremony immediately following the defense. Graduation Requirements All students must present an acceptable dissertation, have satisfactorily passed their qualifying exam and completed all required course work with a minimum 3.3 GPA to qualify for graduation. Students must meet with their department advisor and contact a Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admissions, Registration & Graduation Requirements section). Residency Requirement CSICS Ph.D. students taking coursework at Biola’s CSICS extension centers must take at least 50% (24 credits) of the coursework at Biola’s main campus. Program Specific Objectives The Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies allows the student to engage in the study of issues and processes associated with cultural change, culture contact and transformation. This track equips graduates to critically analyze the practice and theory of intercultural and crosscultural programs and processes that have contributed to contemporary globalization trends. Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies Curriculum aspect of intercultural studies. Dissertation Defense Prerequisites: M.A. degree with a strong emphasis in intercultural studies, the social sciences or a related field. Minimally 3 years of crosscultural experience. Requirements: The program consists of at a total of 60 credits, of which 12 may be devoted to dissertation research, including ISCL 872 - Foundations of Doctoral Research and ISCL 891 - Dissertation Proposal. Foundational Courses (12 Credits) ISAN 761 Culture and Transformation Credit(s): 3. ISCL 709 Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3. Choose two of the following three courses: ISCL 742 History of the World Christian Movement Credit(s): 3. ISCL 765 Cross-cultural Leadership Credit(s): 3. ISCL 703 Curriculum Design for Intercultural Contexts Credit(s): 3.
Intercultural Research Core Courses (12 Credits) ISAN 751 Social Anthropology
Credit(s): 3.
Method and Theory in Cross-cultural Studies Contemporary Issues in Cognitive Anthropology and Worldview Studies Theoretical Issues in Cross-Cultural Engagement
ISCL 801
Credit(s): 3.
ISCL 852
Credit(s): 3.
ISCL 853
Credit(s): 3.
Specialization Courses (9 Credits) A total of 9 credits must be taken in: • Education/ICS electives: 3 credits. • Education/ICS electives or Tutorial: 3 credits. ISCL 873 Tutorial
Credit(s): 1–3.
Research Courses (6 Credits) ISCL 803
Qualitative Research
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Research Design
ISCL 879
Bible/Theology Courses (9 Credits) Students may select Bible/Theology courses from a wide range of courses taught by the faculty at Talbot School of Theology or from among the theological integration courses offered by qualified faculty within the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Students with no formal biblical/theological training prior to entering the program must have the selection approved by the program director. Dissertation Writing (12 Credits) ISCL 872 Foundations of Doctoral Research Credit(s): 3. ISCL 890 Ph.D. Dissertation Field Research Credit(s): 0–6. ISCL 890 should be taken for a total of 6 credits. ISCL 891 Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal Credit(s): 3. Courses Anthropology (ISAN) ISAN 501 - Essentials of Archaeology An examination of the methodology and theories of the archaeological approach to the study of humankind from the earliest times to the present and how to interpret such data in respect to political, economic and social organization as well as analyze adaptation and change. Designed for graduate students who have not had sufficient background in archaeological prerequisites. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISAN 502 - Essentials of Physical Anthropology A survey of the physical nature of humans from an anthropological perspective. Explores ideas and concepts in scientific method, genetics, human variation, primate behavior, fossil humans and archeology. The laboratory (3 hours per week) will consist of a hands-on study of specimen and an examination of the relationship between human biology and the influence of culture. Designed for graduate students who have not had sufficient background in physical anthropology. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISAN 503 - Linguistic Anthropology An examination of the interdependence of language, interaction and culture in society. It examines the relationship between cognition and behavior to language in communities worldwide. Topics include the structure of language and interaction, symbols and metaphors, language and identity, language and cognition, classification of experience, and language and power. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISAN 504 - Social Justice and Human Rights An introduction to major themes and issues in the study of social justice and human rights advocacy. Common human rights violations will be considered from an anthropological perspective and in the light of Scripture. Various tools for engaging in social activism and advocacy, rescuing the oppressed and undertaking social justice and human rights interventions will be considered. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. ISAN 505 - History of Anthropological Theory Examination of the theories and principle figures contributing to the development of modern anthropological inquiry, research strategies and field methods. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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