Doctor of Missiology (D.Miss.)

Portland

• Gateway studies 6

  • DIS 711 Foundations of Missiology and History of Mission 3 This is an introductory course for the D.Miss. program. Basic understanding of the field of missiology and historical review of Christian missions are essential elements for this course. 3 credits.
  • DIS 712 Proposal and Research Design 3 This is an introductory module in basic research design and survey of methodologies. During these sessions, the student's Program Focus gradually emerges, the overall Learning Contract for completion of the program is drafted and approved, and a framework for research planning in anticipation of conducting research and writing the dissertation is presented. Required gateway course. 3 credits.

• Prescribed studies 21

  • DIS 715 Theology of Christian Mission 3 Themes and issues of both biblical and contemporary theology of mission are surveyed and reviewed, leading to the formulation of theological foundation for missionary effort, mission practice and mobilization. 3 credits.
  • DIS 725 Integrated Research Methodologies 3 Various types of methodologies pertinent to missiological and educational research will be surveyed and compared. Specific methodologies and skills will be studied with the express purpose of preparing students to conduct research for the dissertation. 3 credits.
  • DIS 732 Educational Theory and Pedagogical Methodology 3 This course provides an overview of the historical, philosophical, and social forces in the formation of approaches to various aspects in education, including teaching, learning and curriculum in North America and major cultures of the world. At the end of the course, students will gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary dimensions of educational thoughts and their implications and applications. Upon analyzing the various educational theories and models, students will be able to construct their own alternative frameworks and formulate educational strategy within the context of their ministries. 3 credits.
  • DIS 741 Cultural and Educational Anthropology 3 Anthropological theories, methodologies and techniques of culture and education are surveyed to develop an appreciation and understanding of commonalities, complexities and diversities of various people-groups. A holistic understanding of man is presented in preparation for a holistic gospel and educational ministry of contemporary cross-cultural workers. 3 credits.
  • DIS 742 Contextualization and Leadership 3 Being culture specific, leadership varies contextually. This seminar will cover the debate and literature concerning contextualization and leadership. Theological, theoretical and methodological dimension of contextualization and leadership are being covered in a seminar format in this course. 3 credits.
  • DIS 747 Intercultural Education 3 Basic educational principles, as well as how those principles will be worked out differently in differing cultural contexts, must be understood. Cultural differences in learning and teaching styles are considered with their implications for mission. Education programs such as theological education by extension, correspondence courses, use of video, Bible institutes, and lay training used in intercultural ministries are to be examined and evaluated. 3 credits.
  • DIS 749 Intercultural Leadership and Mentoring 3 This course will cover leadership and mentorship in intercultural contexts. Matter of leadership operations across cultural boundaries and related issues will be examined. Another major component of the course is the creation of a mentoring process which facilitates leadership development and operations crossculturally. 3 credits.

• Restricted electives: 3

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  • DIS 744 Evangelism and Church Planting Movements 3 The broad areas of pioneer evangelism, planting and developing churches, and bringing those churches to maturity are discussed in the intensive sessions. A knowledge of church growth theories is expected as well as the ability to relate critical areas of communication, anthropology and the other disciplines of missiology to the central challenge facing the Churchgiving every person the opportunity to acknowledge Christ as Savior and Lord. 3 credits.
  • DIS 751 D. Miss. Seminar 3 Specific topics are covered by specialists in their field. 3 credits.

• Dissertation project 6

  • DIS 790 D. Miss. Dissertation: Field Research Integration 1-3 1-3 credits.
  • DIS 791 D. Miss. Dissertation: Research Report 1-3 The dissertation is a comprehensive statement of the central problem of the student’s doctoral program and the proposed solution or course of action in ministry that has been developed during the program of study. It will include library and field research and, in many cases, the results of field testing of programs proposed. The dissertation-project integrates both the student’s previous experience and the completed studies. A minimum of six hours is required for 790 & 791 combined. 1-3 credits per semester.

Total Credits 36