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Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
in Biblical Theology - Second Doctoral Privilege
AN EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM
AVAILABLE ONLY TO MISD DOCTORAL GRADUATES
General Information | Entrance
Requirements |
Completion Requirements |
Program
Components
Tuition and Fees |
Pre-Application
Conformation Form
General Information (24
units total)
The
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Biblical Theology - Second
Doctoral Privilege is a unique degree program
specifically designed for doctoral graduates of Master's
International School of Divinity who are interested in deepening
their knowledge and
mastery of the study of Biblical Theology through an alternative advanced research degree
program.
Few other religious
degrees are as widely respected as the Doctor of Theology (Th.D.).
In the past, the Th.D. was generally held to be the degree of choice
for those whose ultimate goal was to teach at the senior level.
While this is still true in some academic circles, in recent years
the largely academic oriented Th.D. has become associated with an
increasing emphasis on the transfer of theoretical Theology to the
practical realm where Theology and people merge. This is the
goal of this Doctor of Theology degree program.
Master's Theological
Research Institute has developed a reading and research oriented
Th.D. program exclusively for doctoral graduates of Master's
International School of Divinity. This alternative program
focuses on the specific application of contemporary Theology.
The MTRI Th.D. program directs the student through a series of
Biblical Theology reading components designed to develop, deepen,
confirm and expand the advanced student's understanding of
Systematic Theology, culminating in the student selecting a single
area of personal interest around which a dissertation is
constructed.
Entrance
and Prerequisite Degree Requirements:
The applicant for this exclusive
Th.D.
in Biblical Theology program will have met one of the following
qualifications:
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Have earned from MISD one of the following degrees: Doctor
of Practical Ministry, Doctor of Practical Theology, Doctor of
Biblical Studies, or the Doctor of Ministry.
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Graduates of MISD who have earned the Doctor of Divinity may
qualify providing they have also earned (from MISD or an
acceptable institution) a Biblically oriented master's degree.
Program Completion
Requirements
This exclusive
Doctor of Theology program is divided into two distinct
"Components." In order to complete each of these two
Components, the student will be given full access to Master's Online
Digital Library, will be required to make use of the Internet for
additional research, and will be required to use approved software
necessary for the completion of the Dissertation Component.
Just as in the case of the MISD doctorate already earned, the Th.D. program is self-paced. Therefore, the doctoral
student may proceed at a pace that compliments his or her lifestyle.
However, steady progress will be encouraged throughout the program.
Because the individual accepted into this program is a proven
doctoral graduate, he or she should be able to complete the program in about
one and a half to two years,
though the initial registration period is for five years.
Program Components
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COMPONENT
#1 (4 Units) |
COMPONENT
#2 (20 Units) |
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COMPARATIVE
READING & ANALYSIS
THD-906
Component
Purpose:
To provide the Doctor of Theology student with an opportunity
to compare and contrast the primary twin streams of protestant
theology through the writings of two widely respected third
generation theologians - one representing Arminianism and the
other Calvinism.
Component
Objectives:
The theologically advanced student will have demonstrated an
understanding of the primary contributions of
Arminianism and Calvinism to the development of contemporary
Protestant Theology. As a result, the writing of the
dissertation will be sufficiently informed so as to help
ensure a well-reasoned and theologically balanced approach.
Completion Process: This
component is completed through guided reading and
writing rather than traditional coursework. The process
is accomplished in three steps:
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*Reading Christian Theology, by Henry
Orton Wiley.
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*Reading Systematic Theology, by Lewis
Sperry Chafer.
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Completing a comparative analysis of twelve
primary units of Protestant Theology, thereby demonstrating
both concurrences and differences between Arminianism and
Calvinism.
* Total estimated cost of these textbooks is between $100
-$150 per complete set. That is, $200 - $300 for both
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DISSERTATION
THD-907
The completion of the dissertation will require the use of MTRI
approved software designed to allow the student to complete
this Component in a form and style generally acceptable within
the context of higher education.
The dissertation subject is selected by the student, and the process
of writing is supervised by a three-member
Th.D. committee, and chaired by a senior faculty member. The
process will require the following steps:
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Submission of the topic
(question), scope of the project, and research method.
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Submission of
the outline, first chapter, and bibliography.
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Submission of
the first rough draft.
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Submission of
the final rough draft.
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Oral defense.
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Submission of
the final draft.
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Binding and
Publication.
Upon the successful completion of all of of the Components,
the student will be graduated and awarded the Doctor of
Theology degree.
Completion Process: The
dissertation is completed through guided reading, research and
writing as is typical for all doctoral dissertations. |
Tuition and Fee Payment
Schedule
Total tuition is $2,880 ($120 per unit). Required fees
are the graduation fee of $200 which
is not paid until near the completion of the program, and the
thesis/dissertation binding fee ($35 - $50 per copy) which is not
due until the submission of the approved final draft.
There are
two tuition payments schedules to choose from:
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OPTION # 1:
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$480
initial down payment.
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The
remaining tuition balance of $2,400 is to be paid in 24 monthly
installments of $100 on the 21st of each month. The first
payment is due the month following the payment of the initial $480
tuition installment.
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There is no interest
charged for the monthly payment option.
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OPTION # 2:
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$1,200 initial down
payment.
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A final payment of
$1,200 due six months after the initial down payment.
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There is a $480
discount for this payment option. In the event the student
is not able to make the final $1,200 payment at six month, the
remaining balance may be divided into 18 monthly payments of $93.
The $480 discount is forfeited, but there will be no interest
charged on the monthly payment option.
IMPORTANT:
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If after enrollment, due to unforeseen circumstances,
the student
is unable to continue making tuition payments, he or she may seek
relief in the form of adjusted monthly payments. However, if
the student should find he or she is unable to continue making
tuition payments, the student may request withdrawal (or to place
the program on hold), and will not
be obligated to continue making tuition payments.
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All tuition paid is vested for a period of ten (10) years from the
date of the initial program registration, (with the exception of
that which is consumed by the completion of component work), and
remains as a tuition reserve on the student’s record during that
period of time. Unconsumed tuition balances are considered
to be in the student’s TUITION RESERVE ACCOUNT, and remain vested
for ten (10) years from the date of the student’s initial program
registration. After ten years, the balance in the student’s
Tuition Reserve Account is forfeited, although at the discretion
of the Institution may be reinstated in the case of special
circumstance.
Due to the unique pricing structure of this degree program, there
are no tuition refund provisions.
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PRE-APPLICATION
CONFIRMATION REQUEST FOR THE Th.D.
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PLEASE
USE THIS FORM IF:
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You are a doctoral graduate of Master's International School
of Divinity, and
would like for us to contact you to discuss the possibility
of enrollment.
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You are a doctoral graduate of Master's International School
of Divinity, and are ready to take the next step toward
enrollment.
THE CUSTOMARY
$50 APPLICATION FEE IS WAIVED.
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This is
an open admission degree program. There is no specified
enrollment date. Qualified individuals may apply at any time,
and if accepted commence study. To start the process of being
considered for enrollment, MISD doctoral graduates should complete the
form below. Upon receipt of the
Pre-Application Confirmation, the admissions committee will carefully review the
information provided, and respond to the applicant within one to two
business days. Because this program is open ONLY to MISD
doctoral graduates, there is no charge for the
Pre-Application Conformation assessment.
The
date of this Pre-Application Information Request is
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