Doctor of Philosophy in Global & Intercultural Engagement (Ph.D.)
Purpose
The Doctor of Philosophy in Global and Intercultural Engagement is designed to train competent practitioners, researchers, and teachers for communicating and leading in global and intercultural contexts. Graduates of this program will be prepared to lead in non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, community development organizations, churches, and a variety of other contexts. A unique combination of seminars combined with a block of mentor-directed research allow each student to specialize in a niche area of global and intercultural engagement prior to the completion of a dissertation.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Design an original research project that adds to the knowledge base of the discipline.
- Craft research-based teaching and writing resources that broaden the field of global and intercultural engagement.
- Apply current methods of global and intercultural engagement in qualitative field research.
- Develop a strategic initiative based on scholarly research to advance leadership in global and intercultural engagement.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to general requirements for admission to the School of Divinity, applicants for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Global & Intercultural Engagement must submit the following for review:
- Admission application
- Application fee
- Official college transcripts showing a conferred seminary master’s degree in a related to Global and Intercultural Engagement from an accredited institution.
- Statement of Purpose: 300 word minimum that specifies purpose and goals for entering the program.
- A writing sample: Academic writing sample from master’s degree or recent research (10-12 pages)
- 3.00 GPA
- School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Professional vita/résumé (including degrees earned, documented ministry and/or teaching experience in global or intercultural engagement)
and career goals) - Departmental approval
- TOEFL scores for students who speak English as a second language
Transfer Credit
Transfer hours may not exceed 27 credit hours for the Ph.D. program. Transfer credits are considered on a case-by-case basis and must have been completed as Ph.D. course work within the previous seven (7) years from a regionally accredited program to be accepted. Courses must have a grade of B- or higher to be eligible for consideration for transfer credit. Correspondence studies or life experiences will not be accepted for transfer credit. Credits from a prior degree earned through Liberty University are considered transfer credits.