TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
PH.D. IN (3:Ul-iit·U• EDUCATION PROGRAM
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Work While th e doc torat e is not awarded simpl y for compl eti on of stated course work, there is a 48-semes ter unit minimum requirement for the degree including 27 units of required course work and 21 units of electives. The Ph .D. programdirector serves as the student's advisor who assists in planning the schedule of courses and supervises the student 's progress in the program and the development of an elective program. Up to six units of graduate course work directly related to the specialization may be taken in other departments at Biola University or transferred in from other accred ited graduate institutions. Doctoral Program Proposal During the first term of study and in consultation with the program director, students identify the 21-unit electives program they will complete, along with the remaining core courses, to meet the 48-semester unit minimum require ment. Within the 21 units of electives, one course must be in theology and one course must be taken in Intercultural Studies. Then, during the second term of study at a meeting with the program director, students will present their doc toral Program Proposal. Once approved, this schedule serves as the projected course of study. Acopy of the Program Proposal is placed in the students' file . Any modifications must have prior
committed to demonstrating to the church the potentially significant con tributions and underst anding that soc ial sc ience data and methods can make to the Church's role of educa t
Director: Ke\~n Lawson, Ed.D.
initiative for significant participation in class discussion. Small class sizes of 8-12 students permit such a dialogical format, an important element for promoting
FACULTY
Professors: Anthony, Dirks, Issler Associate Professors: Garland, Lawson
critical and integrative thinking.
APh .D. program is al so offered in the Schoo l of lntercultural Studi es emph as izin g th e enh ancem ent of crosscultural perspec tives and compe tencies. Talbot students may enroll in elective courses ofTered by the !CS fac ulty as part of their elective program.
ing the whole person.
OBJECTIVES
Community of Christian Scholars As members of a Christian univer sit y communit y, th e Ph .D. fa cu lt y beli eve that relating one's faith to an academic discipline goes beyond the theoretical and cognitive. Opportuni ti es for fellowship , dialogue and wor ship are seen as vital parts of the total educational process. Talbot School of Theology sponsors a weekly chapel
The Ph .D. course of study is designed for men and wom en to enhance further their leadership rol es in a variety of educational ministri es within God 's Kingdom - the local church, educational institutions and ministry organizations throughout the
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Integration Distinctive
An important component of the
world . The doctoral degree , estabTalbot Ph .D. program is the integra
lished in 1984 , is offered within the Christian Education department of Talbot School of Theology. Since the Ph.D. degree facilitates both academic and professional development , it should not be viewed exclusively as a professional doctorate, but also as an
tive synthesis of social science data
within a Christian world view perspecservice. Various discussion times over tive. Since both education and theolmeals and other social activities pro
ogy address the human condition, the Ph.D. faculty believe there is a great
vide an opportunity for informal , out of class interaction with faculty and
deal to be gained by an interdisciplistudents. Students are also encour
nary study of human development , the teaching-learning process and issues of leadership. Consequently,
aged to become involved in one of the many local churches in the Southern
academic-research degree.
Students come to the program already having completed a graduate
California area.
students are expected to come to the degree and significant ministry experiprogram with a sufficient background
Special Study Status
ence in the field of educational ministry. Students actively enrolled in an In general, Ph .D. students are estab18 graduate units of Bible and theolaccredited doctoral program in educa lished within a particular ministry organogy). Students lacking these prerequition may be eligible to take an elective ization and return following completion sites can fulfill them at Talbot School class in Talbot's Ph.D. program either of the program. A few students are in of Theology during the first year. In for enrichment purposes or transfer transition in their career path. The curaddition , elective courses in theology credit. An abbreviated application for riculum particularly encourages critical may be taken to study further the relasuch purposes would include a com thinking, integrative synthesis of Scriptionship of educational and theologipleted short special sessions form, a ture and social science data, and original cal conceptions. Through its interacletter from the registrar of the school research. Courses typically follow a gradtion with members of the Christian indicating good standing and a com uate seminar format requiring student community, the Ph.D. program is pleted pastoral reference form. of theological training (minimum of
SAMPLE PH.D. SCHEDULE 4 Years - Full-time Study First Year Fall
approval of the program director. Comprehensive Examination
Upon completion of all course work, the student completes the Comprehen sive Examination (DE 888) before engaging work on the dissertation. The comprehensive examination evaluates the student's attainment of program study objectives . The examination includes written work, a written exam and an oral exam. Detailed information is available in the Doctoral Handbook. Advancement to Candidacy Official candidacy for the doctor ate signifies an advanced stage in the student's progress and is characterized by self-directed research in the comple tion of a dissertation under the direc tion of a faculty dissertation advisor. In order to be admitted to candidacy, the student must have successfully: (I) Passed the Comprehensive Examination, and
lntertenn 808 Statistical Meth. 1 3
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Spring 80 I Foundational Issues in C.E. 804 Organizational Ad in Ed Leader Elective #2
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803 Human Development & Learning 807 Educational Research Methods Elective #1 Second Year 806 Theological Integration 884 Professional Internship SCL 803 Qualitative Research Third Year 888 Comprehensive Examination* Fourth year 891 Dissertation
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• Oral Defense and Graduation • Note: Additional suggested sequences for distributed study (pait time) and minimal study are available from the Admissions offia. *Students with government loans or with international student visas must complete at least 8 units per fall and spring semesters to qualify as full-time students. Students enrolled in 888 can be considered full-time students for one semester only. During dissertation studies, students are considered full-time for four semesters
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