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Joint MASTER OF THEOLOGY (ThM) / DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (DMin)
/ DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
in
“Restoring community and building a lasting peace through the Church”
Asia
Graduate School of Theology-Philippines
in partnership with
Peacemaker Ministries U.S.A. (www.peacemaker.net)
hosted
by the International Graduate School of Leadership (IGSL)
AGST-Philippines
is a consortium of seminaries
that have been working together
since 1984, equipping leaders for the church in Asia and the Pacific region
at
the post-M.Div. degree level.
A new cycle of classes is beginning May 2011! We are again accepting applications for admission to the AGST/IGSL Peace Studies program. We are also expanding the program to jointly offer three possible degree exits: the ThM (Master of Theology), or the DMin (Doctor of Ministry), or the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).
We are welcoming applicants now! The Application Deadline has been extended to December 5, 2010!
The Peace Studies program is designed to develop servant-steward leaders who will model and teach their churches and other ministries how to respond to conflict with biblically based, Christ-centered reconciliation (2 Cor 5:17-20; Mt 5:23-24). As a result, these ministries can more effectively fulfill the Great Commandment and Great Commission in a broken world.
PROGRAM
VISION
Resolving conflicts is not the ultimate purpose of our efforts, though that is an important step of obedience! We envision a growing movement of men and women, who will, as servant-steward leaders, practice, motivate and train their church communities in the skills of building a biblically based, Christ-centered culture of peace. We envision the church in Asia becoming spiritually and relationally healthy, effectively resolving conflict in a faithful and God-honoring way. The result will be a radiant church more effectively fulfilling its calling to the ministry of reconciliation: reconciling people to God, to each other in community, and to each other between communities.
PROGRAM FORMAT
This is a non-residential modular program, offering three, week-long intensive residential courses a year for three years. Participants take these core courses as a cohort. The first course each year for three years is offered in May, repeated at locations in Asia and Africa. The second two courses each year are offered at IGSL in Manila, Philippines in late October where they are combined with personal mentoring and library research. This format allows busy ministry leaders to continue in their work while also decreasing travel costs.
Pre-course and post course work are required, including reading, writing, and application to ministry. Mentored ministry experience is spread through the program.
Elective courses are offered either as residential intensives, tutored on-line courses, or mentored tutorials in the participant’s home country. After all courses are finished for the degree, the final one or two years are mainly dedicated to researching and writing the final paper, thesis, or dissertation.
PROGRAM DEGREE OPTIONS
The ThM degree (33 semester credits, three years of course work, finished in 3-4 yrs part time study) - meets the needs of those who anticipate teaching in undergraduate or masters level contexts. Their thesis literature research helps them to upgrade their teaching and writing as they explore in more depth a focused area of biblical peacemaking. This degree fits those whose ministry leadership role does not require a doctorate, or who cannot continue on to the required doctoral level field research and dissertation writing.
The DMin degree (39 semester credits, three years of course work, finished in 4-5 yrs part time study) - meets the needs of those whose primary calling is in high level leadership of pastoral ministry, parachurch ministry, or NGO work. Their dissertation research is focused on applying peacemaking theory and qualitative research skills to practical ministry problems. This degree enhances their impact as peacemakers and as trainers of peacemakers.
The PhD degree (60 semester credits, four years of course work, finished in 5-6 yrs part time study) - meets the needs of those teaching at the masters or doctoral level, or those who are high level practitioners needing enhanced credibility in government, community or ministry representation. Further content mastery and skill development are combined with original qualitative research and academic writing for the dissertation. This degree equips participants to be thought leaders, practitioners and influencers in their various fields of service.
The Diploma - If a program participant satisfactorily completes course work and exhibits baseline ministry competency, but for various reasons cannot finish the a degree, consideration may be given for granting a “Graduate Diploma in Peace Studies” in place of a degree. Those reasons may include not meeting the GPA requirements for candidacy, and/or not satisfactorily completing the required competency exams, and/or not satisfactorily completing a publishable paper or thesis or dissertation for the degree.
PROGRAM UNIQENESS & IMPACT
What Makes This Peace Studies Program Unique?
Core biblical values - We believe that the cross of Christ, His church, the authority of God's Word and sensitive cultural application are central to biblical peacemaking. This extends to the role the heart plays in conflict and the way leadership is expressed.
Non-residential format - The program can be completed while you continue in your ministry. Intensive modular courses limit your time away. Your practicum work is done in your ministry context, and on-line tutored elective courses allow you to do some of your study from home.
International learning community - You take courses in a cohort with participants from a variety of countries in Asia and Africa, forming a lively learning community that benefits from shared life experience. International faculty, potentially from five continents and all with peacemaking experience, will be your mentors and guides. Participants from previous cohorts also expand the network.
Personal mentoring - International and local mentors are involved, both in Manila and in your home context.
Customized learning - Flexible course assignments, personal mentoring, elective courses, and individual research all contribute to a program relevant to your cultural and ministry context. The three degree exit options are designed to offer training fitting your previous degrees, strengths and gifting/calling.
You learn to reconcile your own relationships, gain skills to assist interpersonal conflict resolution,
then study and apply community peacemaking strategies.
What Are Program Participants Saying?
“The program becomes a life-formation process, not just classroom education! The mentoring aspect of the program was excellent . . . As we take what we've learned and apply it, it will be powerful for our organizations.”
“I appreciate the learning community and network of international relationships . . [The new friendships] are really valuable. I did not expect this in a doctoral program.”
“Our goal isn't to simply understand conflict, but to resolve it. I believe that's what differentiates this program from other degrees - - that you don't only study peace, but you are equipped to be a peacemaker.”
“My personal life and ministry have been transformed!”
PROGRAM
VALUES
• Centrality
of Christ – Genuine
peace comes from living reconciled
relationships through the truth,
justice and grace found in the
cross of Christ.
• Calling of the Church – A transformed church has a transforming
presence. True Christ followers live reconciled relationships, growing to become
peacemakers, impacting surrounding communities.
• Necessity of Biblical Counseling – Conflict involves material
matters tied to relational heart issues. Conflict resolution includes dealing
with destructive desires of our hearts that affect others.
• Authority of God’s Word – The Bible speaks with
universal principles to conflict issues. Various insights, often discovered through
sensitive dialog, help guide wise application of God’s truth to all of
life.
• Model of Leadership – Servant Steward leaders compassionately
serve God and people, fulfilling kingdom purposes, and giving an account for
the truth, people and opportunities entrusted to them.
• Dynamic
of Learning Environments – Program
participants are valued as adult
learners whose life experiences
and interaction enrich classroom,
field, and mentored learning environments.
• Balance of Program Elements – Program participants are
developed in the knowledge, character and skills needed for effectively practicing
and equipping others in biblical peacemaking.
PROGRAM
CONTENT
Core Courses shared by ThM, DMin and PhD:
(8 courses of 3 credits each + 2 practica of 1.5 credits = 27 semester credits)
• Personal Life/Ministry Assessment
• Theology and Practice of Personal Peacemaking
• Negotiation and Coaching
• Mediation
• Comparative Peace Systems
• Building A Culture of Peace
• Community and Inter-faith Conflict
• Research I
• Practicum I, II (1.5 credits each = total 3 credits)
Requirements additional to the 27-credit core:
| ThM : |
Add 6 semester credits = 1 elective of 3 credits + 3 credits for the thesis (OR for another elective and major paper instead of thesis) |
| DMin: |
Add 12 semester credits = 1 elective of 3 credits +Research II of 3 credits + dissertation of 6 credits |
| PhD: |
Add 33 semester credits = 5 electives of 3 credits + Research II of 3 credits + 2 practica of 3 credits + dissertation of 9 credits |
Electives include:
• Community Development and Peace Building
• Shame, Honor and Story Telling in Peacemaking
• Economics and Restorative Justice in Peacemaking
• Healing Wounds of Violence, Trauma, Abuse
• Peacemaking in Marriage and Family
• Teaching and Curriculum Development
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: has been extended to December 5, 2010 Applications can be downloaded here.
First Course: in May 2011, repeated in Asia & Africa (dates & locations TBA):
• Theology/Practice of Personal Peacemaking
Second & Third courses: October 2011 at IGSL in Manila (dates TBA)
• Personal Life/Ministry Assessment
• Research 1
| Subsequent courses: |
one each May (2012, 2013) in Asia & Africa
two each October/November (2012, 2013) at IGSL in Manila |
PROGRAM
DIRECTORS
D.Min. Program - Steve Hobson, D.Min. Missions – also Joint Program Committee Coordinator
(Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, USA)
Associate Executive Director, IGSL
Ph.D. Program - Karl Dortzbach, Ph.D. Missions – also Joint Program Mentor
(University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa)
Peacemaker Ministries Senior International Representative
APPLICATION
AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
One Application – This joint program has one set of application forms. However, each of the degree programs has somewhat different entrance requirements. Applications can be downloaded here.
ThM program- requires an MDiv degree; or an MA degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of graduate level course work in Bible and Theology (12 credits), education/practical ministry/leadership courses (12 credits) and research methods (6 credits).
DMin program - requires an MDiv degree or equivalent.
PhD program - requires either the MDiv degree or a sufficiently strong MA (see the ThM requirement).
Participants fully admitted to the joint program who complete the first year courses and practicum work at a high level, may apply to the PhD program after the second year block courses. Consideration will be given to the participant’s GPA (looking for A- ), previous degree work, evidence of ministry skills, timely completion of course work, ministry gifting/competencies, and ministry goals.
Common Requirements - All applicants must have at least four years of vocational ministry/work experience after their masters degree, and meet other character, ministry, and academic standards appropriate to the program. Further, a grade point average for their masters of “B+” or above (3.3 on 1-4 scale, 4.0 high) and demonstrated English proficiency (TOEFL of 550 or IGSL English proficiency test score of 85) are required.
If an applicant’s masteral study or GPA do not meet admission standards, leveling courses may be required and/or admission under academic probation may be allowed.
Along with the standard application forms, applicants submit two papers: a) the biographical essay (personal ministry calling and motivation for pursuing the program) and b) the academic paper (a substantial academic paper of not less than 4,000 words written in English showing library research, thoughtful/critical analysis.) Further guidance for submitting these two papers is found in the application instructions downloadable with the application forms.
Provisional Acceptance - All applicants received into the joint program are accepted provisionally. Ministry skills and character will be assessed in the application process and as part of the first year evaluation. Full acceptance into the program will be given upon satisfactory completion of the first year course work, practicum work and evaluation process.
Full Acceptance- into the program is based upon:
• Completing all work in a timely and effective manner (e.g., meeting deadlines, quality work)
• Commitment to the learning process required in the program (e.g., class involvement, skill practice)
• Demonstrating required baseline maturity/relational competencies
(e.g., personal initiative, teamwork, flexibility, humility)
• Healing Wounds of Violence, Trauma, Abuse
• Meeting administrative requirements (e.g., complete all application requirements, settle program
related financialcommitments, maintain a satisfactory grade point average:
DMin = B; ThM & PhD = B+).
Application deadline (including references and transcripts) has been extended to December 5, 2010.
Applications can be downloaded here.
BASIC FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Application fee – US$ 50.00 for all Note: Application deadline has been extended to December 5, 2010
Tuition fee (per credit) – Participants from two-thirds world (developing) countries: US$ 50.00/credit
Participants from Other (developed) countries: US$ 100/credit
Participants from Two-thirds World (developing) countries – Africa and most of Asia:
(Note - these numbers include much more than tuition.)
Th.M. US$ 5,700 (including tuition for courses, practica, thesis research/writing;
as well as fees, books, lodging & food; DOES NOT include transportation costs)
D.Min. US$ 6,800 (including tuition for courses, practica, dissertation research/writing;
as well as fees, books, lodging & food; DOES NOT include transportation costs)
Ph.D. US$ 8,500 (including all tuition, fees, books, lodging & food; DOES NOT include
transportation)
Participants from other (developed) countries – e.g., Hong Kong, Singapore, N. Zealand, Australia, N. America:
(Note - these numbers include much more than tuition.)
Th.M. US$ 8,500 (including tuition for courses, practica, thesis research/writing;
as well as fees, books, lodging & food; DOES NOT include transportation costs)
D.Min. US$ 10,200 (including tuition for courses, practica, dissertation research/writing;
as well as fees, books, lodging & food; DOES NOT include transportation costs)
Ph.D. US$ 13,200 (including all tuition, fees, books, lodging & food; DOES NOT include
transportation)
Please make sure that all checks to be issued for payment are payable to:
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP
FURTHER PROGRAM
INFORMATION:
For more information, help in applying, other questions, please contact:
Dr. Steve Hobson,
Joint Program Committee Coordinator
Email: <Steve.Hobson.IGSL@gmail.com>
Postal Mail: IGSL DMin Peace Studies
Admissions Department
QCCPO Box 1495-1154
Quezon City, MM 1102 Philippines
OR contact Dr. Theresa Lua, AGST Dean: <theresarlua@hotmail.com>
How
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