Dr. Michael Stotts -1990 Retired, Dr. Ruth Duck -1989 Hymn-writer Pinole, CA 94564 Dr. Chao Kao -2012 Admissions Dates & Deadlines. Dr. Alderi Matos -1997 Professor Presbyterian Theological Seminary JMC (Brazil) So Paulo, Brazil Dr. Elizabeth Only -1999 Expert analysts with. Dr. Wilberforce Mundia -1995 Associate Professor of Religion & Philosophy Shaw University (NC) Raleigh, NC 27601 Some experience in teaching or ministry is also vital. We require transcripts from all colleges, universities, seminaries, or theological schools that you have attended. These collections include many rare and not-widely owned or accessible materials. Students select either the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, or the New Testament as their primary field of study, while pursuing the other Testament as their secondary field. The practices of any religious community sustain and transform that community by embodying its shared values and enacting its foundational narratives. Dr. Katsumi Higashide -2010 Professor of Christian Anthropology Saniku Gakuin College Chiba Prefecture, Japan Dr. J.W. Expertise in the full biblical canon is expected upon graduation, with particular depth in the students chosen area of study. Your statement should address the following: "Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire." The collection supports advanced graduate research in missiology and comparative theology. The time limit for the degree program is seven years (14 semesters). By completing this two-semester colloquia sequence, doctoral students: (1) will become familiar with primary doctoral-level research methods in the study of scripture, theology, history, and the social sciences with special attention to library research strategies and digital resources appropriate to those primary methods; (2) will become familiar with various information discovery tools provided by libraries, crafting a bibliography and resources for bibliographic management, use of research collections and archives (especially Boston Universitys own distinctive holdings), the social construction of information, and intellectual rights; (3) will be able to construct a syllabus with appropriate, achievable, and measurable learning goals; methods of evaluation; course policies; and resources; (4) will be able to design and deliver an effective class lecture and to facilitate effective classroom discussion; (5) will be introduced to the world of academe, or as it was called long ago, The Republic of Letters, including gaining familiarity with the teaching profession and the sometimes arcane world of the academy; the responsibilities and expectations of a faculty member in relation to research and publication, faculty governance and School service, intra-school politics, and tenure and promotion procedures; (6) will learn the importance of professional learned societies and how to submit papers to conferences and professional meetings; (7) will become familiar with the world of academic publishing. Dr. Marc Lavallee Concentration: Spirituality Studies -2013 Doctor of Ministry Program Director Barry University Miami, FL 33161 Please include your check with a copy of your application form submission confirmation page and include your name and intended degree program. Dr. John Alexander -2014 Dr. Michle Sigg -2018 Executive Director of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography Boston University CGCM Boston, MA 02215 The PhD degree program is offered to students wishing to enhance their knowledge and competence in teaching and research and to contribute to scholarship in a specialized area of theological studies. Dr. Jessica Chicka -2019 University Chaplain for International Students Marsh Chapel Boston, MA 02215 Dr. Andrew Tripp Concentration: Church and Society -2015 Chaplain VNA Care (VNA of Boston, VNA Care Network, VNA Hospice and Palliative Care) Boston, MA The purpose of the PhD degree program in Practical Theology is to discover and extend knowledge and to enhance teaching competence in practical theology. Dr. Kevin Yao -2000 Associate Professor of World Christianity and Asian Studies Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA 01982 The School of Theology Library owns approximately 200,000 volumes of materials related to theology, its subdisciplines, and related topics, in order to support the curricula and research of the School of Theology. Search below to view our PhD and ThD grads by academic field. Dr. Holly Reed Concentration: Evangelism & Missiology -2011 Deceased Dr. Hyungkon Kim -2006 Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics Theology Department at Hanil University and Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Jeonju, Korea Jeonju, Korea Dr. Joshua Sweeden Concentration: Church and Society -2012 Dean of the Faculty; Associate Professor of Church and Society Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO 64131 The Senior Teaching Internship (TZ-913) involves greater responsibility for course design and teaching and comes closer to a co-teaching model. Dr. Elizabeth Gerhardt -2000 Academic Dean; Professor of Theology and Social Ethics Northeastern Seminary Rochester, NY 14624 Angel Bernice Clark - School of Theology PhD Graduate Student Dr. Paul Dietterich -1961 Executive Director Emeritus of Center Parish Development, Chicago, IL Coursework for the degree must contain at least three 900-level courses. Dr. Laurel Scott Concentration: Church and Society -2014 Pastor Wakefield Grace United Methodist Church Bronx, NY 10470 The Theology, Ethics, and Philosophy course of study at Boston University School of Theology supports work in theology and ethics that is historically engaged, philosophically informed, interdisciplinary, and transformative for communities of scholarship and religious life. Dr. Laura Chevalier -2020 Missions Director Church of the Rock St. Albans, VT 05478 Please note: The application fee cannot be refunded for any reason. 617-353-5357. Dr. Luis Benavides -2000 Retired UMC Elder While there is not a minimum GRE required, students are advised to have a combined verbal/quantitative score of at least 1300 (old system) or 315 (new system) and a writing score of at least 5.0 in order to have a competitive application. The PhD degree program is offered to students wishing to enhance their knowledge and competence in teaching and research and to contribute to scholarship in a specialized area of theological studies. Dr. William Bergmann -2001 Rector St. Marks Episcopal Church Leominster, MA 01453 Dr. Jung Kim -2013 There are two ways to view the list of the School of Theologys PhD and ThD graduates: Dr. Paul Choi -2021 Pilot Light Prayer Ministry Director Antioch Baptist Church Cambridge, MA 02238 Location: Theology Library Reference LB2369 .T8 2018, Location: Mugar Reference X BF76.7 .P83 2010, Location: Mugar Reference X HM569 .A54 2014, University of Chicago Press Staff (Editor), A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Society of Society of Biblical Literature, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, N.E. While these internships are not paid positions but rather requirements of the degree program, students are supported by yearly fellowships during the first five years of their doctoral work. Dr. Nell Becker Sweeden Concentration: Church and Society -2012 Director Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Lenexa, KS 66220 Dr. Yoo Yang -1996 The minimum residency requirement for the Ph.D. in Theology and Education is two years. If you would like to suggest the purchase of a bookrelated to this topic that BU Libraries does not yet own, please fill out our Book Suggestion form. Please visit ourcourse reserves page to see textbooks and course readings. The School of Theology Library holds extensive Bible collections, including the vast Massachusetts Bible Society Collection, containing approximately 4500 items covering 1500 languages into which the Bible or parts have been translated. The personal statement should be three pages in length, double-spaced. Graduate academic work with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 is required. (These requirements may not be satisfied by directed study courses except by approved petition to the ASC.). Sang Woo Chi -2013 Parochial Vicar Parish Church of St Christopher Philadelphia, PA 19116 Dr. Nicole Johnson Concentration: Church and Society -2007 Professor of Religious Studies; Chair, Department of Justice, Diversity and Interdisciplinary Humanities University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 44601 The Association of Practical Theology (APT) promotes critical discourse that integrates theological reflection and practice. Click here to log-in. Her passion is to journey with others to build compassionate and prophetic communities, and a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world. Appropriate the spiritual/formational insights of Christian theology from both historical and emerging voices in personal and social contexts. Dr. David Penn Concentration: Religious Education -2019 Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Rivier University Rivier University Nashua, NH 03060 The library provides access to nearly 25,000 titles (over 17,000 physical volumes) in the discipline of Practical Theology, ranging from ministry, church growth, homiletics and worship, to hymnology. Still, the study of practical theology requires strong interdisciplinary skills and a highly integrative acumen. Applicants who are Catholic diocesan priests or deacons or members of religious orders must submit a letter of approval and financial support from their bishop, major superior, or Provincial. Required Colloquia: To better accomplish the aims of the PhD program, all entering students are required to participate in a year-long series of colloquia during the first year of their program. Plagiarism is a serious concern and one that the university takes very seriously. Boston University School of Theology Library. Dr. Leo Ranzolin -2001 Dean of the School of Religion Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA 92350 While grounded in a distinctly Catholic and Christian tradition, our program is honors diverse understandings of God. If your college or university will send official transcripts electronically, they can be emailed to stmadm@bc.edu. Dr. Daniel Chan -2000 Associate Pastor Boston Chinese Evanegelical Church Boston, MA Conference Commission on Archives and History, Citation Managers - Introduction Video with Zotero, https://www.bu.edu/academics/policies/academic-conduct-code, The BU STH Library Guide to Citing Your Sources, BU Libraries "Create Bibliographies" Page, BU Libraries List of Quick Citation Generators, The Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) Guide to Chicago Style. Track 2: Theology, Ethics, and Philosophy. www.bu.edu, Sports as Sacred Activity: Online Course Begins, TS812 Mediation 2-day Workshop - 1 credit, Diversity Statement, Mission, and Community Principles, Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium, Institutional Review Board Support for STH Researchers, Master of Arts in Religion and Public Leadership (MARPL), Certificates and Special Academic Programs, Director of Student Ministries, Full-Time, UMC: Mountain Home, AR, Bishop Sally J. Dyck (STH 78 CAS 76) Appointed as Moderator to World Council of Churches Permanent Committee on Consensus and Collaboration, Reverend Father Alexander Veronis (STH 60), See where our PhD and ThD grads are with this. STH: Library Research Guides - Boston University Dr. Imkong Imtimar Imsong -2007 Dr. Dongwon Goh Concentration: Evangelism & Missiology -2012 Dr. Mi-Soon Im -2008 Applicants may be required to complete additional specified prerequisites as part of the PhD curriculum. Dr. Jonathan,Michael Mettasophia Concentration: Spirituality Studies -2019 Dr. Anthanasios Antonopoulos -2000 Lecturer, Faculty of Social Theology, School of Theology National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens, Greece, Dr. John Parker -2022 Latin Instructor Community High School of Arts and Academics Roanoke, VA 24013 Learn more about your classes and requirements in the course catalog. 561-803-2000, Copyright 2023 Palm Beach Atlantic University, GDPR & Privacy Dr. Sung-Deuk Oak -2002 Associate Professor of Korean Christianity UCLA Center for Korean Studies Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487 Master key areas related to your field and dissertation as you prepare for oral and written exams. Among these extensive collections is the Nutter-Metcalf Collection, which total more than 2500 volumes and form the core of the hymnological resources in the STH Library. Boston University | The Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Dr. Thomas Scirghi -1997 Associate Professor Fordham University New York, NY 10023 Spiritual care is the art of ministry, chaplaincy, and counseling as it relates to the theological, psychological, and sociocultural needs of individuals and communities of faith. Copyright 2023 Trustees of Boston College. Dr. Alex Thomas -2003 Dr. Zhiqiu Xu -2013 Professor of Theology, Columbia International University (Columbia, SC) Columbia International University Columbia, SC 29203 Dr. Derrick Muwina -2018 Rector St. Peters Episcopal Church Cambridge Cambridge, MA 02139 What if I want to focus my Ph.D. on a particular subdiscipline of theology (Scripture, moral theology, church history, etc.)? BostonUniversity. BostonUniversity. Dr. Chong-Gyiau Wong -1992 Please check the Course Information and Schedule onwww.bc.edu/myservicesfor the most up-to-date schedule of courses. While BTI Consortium students already enrolled at member schools cannot receive degrees from other BTI Consortium schools, this list is meant to give insight to different specializations and types . Read up on the health protocols in place for Academic Year 2022-23. Plagiarism can consist of acts of commission (appropriating the words or ideas of another as ones own), or omission (failing to acknowledge/document/credit the source or creator of words or ideas). Dr. Shawn Zeal Daggett -2007 Director of the Center for World Missions Harding University Searcy, AR 72143 The aim of this work is to contribute to the construction of knowledge and action within theology and religious communities and without. The applicant should show understanding of the approach and design of the Ph.D. program, including particular course requirements as appropriate to the applicant's interests. The School of Theology provides a teaching and research internship program for all incoming PhD students that orients these degree programs toward a teacher training, research training, and mentoring model. Current faculty research topics include: critical theories; religion and science; theology and popular culture; ethical leadership, African American moral traditions and Howard Thurman; Christian interpretations of resurrection and post-traumatic wounding; trans-religious theology; Christian and Muslim conceptions of political liberty, civic virtue, and domination; systematic philosophical theology, comparative theology, and philosophical treatments of value; construction of sacramentality in relation to ecological justice and peacemaking; theology, ethics, and science; theological concepts and philosophical frameworks for interpreting money and finance in the global economy and socio-economy; socioecological ethics and integrating social justice within and among human communities, and the well-being of Earth and all living beings. Information outlining your specific area and field of academic interest, a proposed topic(s) for your research and dissertation, how your previous academic, professional, and/or pastoral experience has prepared you for studies within that particular field, and the STM faculty member(s) with whom you would like to work. Professor of Practical Theology and Spirituality Studies, Co-Director of the Center for Practical Theology. Counseling students accepted for the fall term can begin coursework in the summer. Religious practices appear in all faith traditions, though with their own unique histories and institutional settings and in relation to their own distinctive sacred texts, rituals, symbols, and theological understandings. This obituary was originally posted by the Greek Orthodox Archdioceseof America and We'll keep you updated on the latest news and events happening at STH. If the official transcript is not English, a translation should be provided with the official document. Dr. Adam Wallis -2016 App Developer and Product Manager State Street Corporation Boston, Massachusetts 02206 of Theology and the Arts Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Roxbury, MA 02119 View courses in. 901 S Flagler Drive Applicants who are Catholic diocesan priests or deacons, or members of religious orders must submit a letter of approval and financial support from their bishop, major superior, or Provincial. The internships are 2-credit courses required for graduation from the PhD program and counting toward the 48-credit requirement of the degree program. Most citation managers have browser add-ons to collect bibliographic data out of library catalogs and databases, in addition to serving as a citation database organizing that information for you. Dr. Hee Sun Kwon -2003 The major in ministry at Palm Beach Atlantic University is designed to assist you in acquiring and developing the knowledge and skills necessary for ministry leadership within a church or parachurch organization. Divinity, Master of (M.Div.) | Virginia Union University Dr. Stephen Hastings -2015 Pastor, Dover Foxcroft Congregational Church Mount Vernon, ME The PhD program in practical theology at Boston University School of Theology, while positioned as a theological study of Christian practices in relation to the texts, ideas, history, and institutions of that particular tradition in its various manifestations, encourages the comparative study of those practices in relation to other religious traditions and from the standpoint of cognate disciplines and methodologies such as history, sociology, psychology, cultural anthropology, ritual theory, philosophy, and ethics. Dr. Timothy Snyder Concentration: Church and Society -2020 Director of Educational Technology / Instructor of Practical Theology Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque, IA 52003 Center for Practical Theology - Boston University Pay by check or money order made payable to Boston College, via regular mail. The academic, professional, and personal development that has motivated you to apply to STM and the Ph.D. in Theology and Education. Dr. Samuel Muindi -2012 Professor Scott Christian University Nairobi, Kenya Dr. James Singleton -1996 Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA 01982 What kind of background and prior training? This is a 3-5 page articulation of the applicant's background and aspirations sufficient to understand why the applicant seeks a Ph.D. in practical theology. Dr. Min Hyoung Lee Concentration: Evangelism -2018 Representing the work or ideas of another as one's own; and/or using another's work or ideas without crediting the source. Dr. John Tamilio Concentration: Theology -2009 Visiting Associate Professor of Philosophy Salem State University Salem, MA 01970, Dr. K. John Kaoma -2010 Visiting Researcher, Boston University Center for Global Christianity and Mission; Rector, Christ Church/Iglesia de San Juan CGCM; Christ Church/Iglesia San Juan Boston, MA Dr. Ronald Staley -1995 Students perform 10 hours of service each week for two years as teaching assistants or M.A. There are numerous missionary journals, diaries, and biographies. A writing sample must be uploaded as part of the application. Given your experience, how you assess your principal strengths for theological education and/or ministry as well as your areas of needed development. PDF Residence: 617-290-2299 Office: 617-353-2456 E-mail: bpstone@bu Dr. Stephanie Budwey -2012 Luce Deans Faculty Fellow Assistant Professor of the History and Practice of Christian Worship and the Arts, Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University 411 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37240 Dr. Wesley Amundson -1992 Former Attorney Las Vegas, NV 89135 Sports as Sacred Activity: Online Course Begins, TS812 Mediation 2-day Workshop - 1 credit, Diversity Statement, Mission, and Community Principles, Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium, Institutional Review Board Support for STH Researchers. Where are our PhD (and ThD) Alumni now? | School of Theology A request to change the concentration after admission to the program is tantamount to a new application and requires both: These items should be collated and sent to the Director of Admissions, who will then bring the request before the Advanced Studies Committee (ASC) on the applicants behalf. Dr. Debora Malik -2000 Retired Quezon City, Philippines Each transcript should contain a list of all coursework taken, grades/marks received, and, if applicable, degree granted and date of degree confirmation. Dr. Thomas Patrick Mulvey -2015 Rector Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Braintree, MA Braintree, MA 02184 Asbury University Wilmore, KY 40390 The character of someone in ministry is absolutely vital for ministry leadership. The DTRIP program requires all doctoral students to accept one research internship, one junior teaching internship, and one senior teaching internship during their degree program and prior to graduating. Home Courses School of Theology and Ministry Practical Theology Courses Practical Theology Courses Print all courses on page Practical Theology Courses: Summer 2023 Print all courses on page Practical Theology Courses: Fall 2023 Print all courses on page Practical Theology Courses: Spring 2023 Course listings are subject to change. Dr. Krishana Suckau -2011 Adjunct Faculty Eastern Mennonite University Lancaster, PA 17605 Dr. June Goudey -1993 Retired UCC Clergy Boston University School of Theology PhD degrees are to be distinguished from other PhD degrees by their focus on theological approaches to the histories, communities, practices, beliefs, and ethical values of Christian institutions and traditions, and by their intention to prepare students for scholarship and teaching in a broad range of institutions, including seminaries, schools of theology, divinity schools, and religiously affiliated colleges. Dr. Septemmy Lakawa -2011 Chairwoman, Lecturer of Mission Studies, Feminist Theology, Trauma Theology Jakarta Theological Seminary Jakarta, Indonesia You will explore Scripture and other theological sources, major theologians and traditions, in order to learn how to theologically reason and develop your own theological voice. Dr. Jimmy Kirby -1997 HEERF Reporting. Read up on the health protocols in place for Academic Year 2022-23. International students for whom English is not a native language must submit both a valid GRE score and a valid TOEFL score to complete their applications. If you qualify for a fee waiver, you should not pay the fee when you submit the application form. The program can be completed in four years. Spring 2024. 140 Commonwealth Avenue Dr. Haksun Joo -2002 Dongsoo Methodist Church Senior Pastor Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, Korea Dr. Chang Son -1997 Dr. David Horn -2002 Director of the Ockenga Fellows Program Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary Hamilton, MA 01982 the ability to communicate ones research appropriately to scholars within ones discipline and to other scholars, professionals, or publics beyond ones discipline; Growth in ones identity as a teacher, including: the ability to design a course with appropriate, achievable, and measurable learning outcomes; the ability to facilitate and evaluate learning within a course through a variety of methods; Growth in ones professional identity as a scholar within the academy, including: familiarity with the teaching profession and the academy; the responsibilities and expectations of a faculty member; and the ethical standards of ones discipline; a commitment to collaborative inquiry, mentoring, publication and other modes of transferring knowledge, and personal professional development through learned societies. In collaboration with faculty at the School's Center for Global Christianity and Mission, the School of Theology has also amassed a considerable collection of missions-related materials, including nearly 7,000 physical volumes and nearly 3,500 e-books related to missiology. All Ph.D. students receive a full tuition scholarship and a four-year stipend of $30,000/year. Dr. Jeremy,Paul Hegi -2020 Assistant Professor of the History of Christianity Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, Texas 79407 Virginia Union University is a premier liberal arts urban institution of higher education and center of excellence for the preparation of students and the development of leaders for tomorrow's world. At the conclusion of each internship, students are required to respond to an online self-evaluation and faculty mentors likewise provide an evaluation. Please select "Bishop/Major Superior" as the recommender type on the application form. Dr. Stephen Squires -2012, Dr. Nelson Cowan -2019 Lead Pastor Christ United Methodist Church Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Dr. Zhongxin Wang -2000 Academic Committee; President of Chinese Christian Scholars Association in North America (Boston), Director of China Department of Walker International Cultural Exchange Center North American Chinese Christian Society CCSAN Auburndale, MA 02420 Dr. Kin Ming Au -1998 Dr. Danielle Tumminio, Hansen Concentration: Church and Society -2014 Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Spiritual Care Candler School of Theology Atlanta, GA 30322 Two grades lower than B are grounds for termination from the degree program. STH TJ 940: Ecclesiology This course asks the question, "What is the church?" Dr. Patrick Mcleod Concentration: Evangelism & Missiology -2009 Cru Boston Metro Director/Harvard Chaplain Harvard University Cambridge, MA 02138 Boston University School of Theology Library 617-353-5357 Last Updated: May 2, 2023 11:16 AM A breadth of knowledge in theological and religious studies and in other cognate disciplines with mastery of knowledge in a particular academic discipline; Capacity to conduct advanced scholarly research and writing that makes an original contribution to the discipline that is significant for religious communities, academy, and society; Growth in ones identity as a researcher, including: the ability to access appropriate resources in the study of ones discipline, to analyze and assess critically the findings of others, and to synthesize existing knowledge with ones own findings; the ability to employ primary doctoral-level research methods appropriate to the study of ones chosen discipline; and. First, students must be able to provide a thick description, analysis, and interpretation of practices. Dr. Hitoshi Fukue -1993 Dr. Joseph Seaborn -1985 Adjunct Professor Indiana University Bloomington Bloomington, IN Dr. Nathanael Symeonides -2008 Metropolitan of Chicago Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Metropolis of Chicago Lombard, IL, 60148 At the end of each research paper is the Reference page- the place where you give credit where credit is due. Please note that your application may be reviewed with unofficial copies of your transcripts. Dr. Kenaleone Ketshabile -2012 Minister/Head and Director of the Mission Unit The Methodist Church of Southern Africa Southern Africa Allrightsreserved. Boston University School of Theology PhD degrees are to be distinguished from other PhD degrees by their focus on theological approaches to the histories, communities, practices, beliefs, and ethical values of Christian institutions and traditions, and by their intention to prepare students for scholarship and teaching in a broad range of instit.