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JOINT DOCTOR OF WORLD RELIGIONS/PH.D. DEGREE PROGRAM
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Joint Doctor of World Religions Degree/Ph.H. Program Overview
Global Ministries University offers an interfaith Doctor of World Religions Degree and a Ph.D. with a highly-ranked university in Thailand, the College of Religious Studies at Mahidol University in Thailand. Study Buddhism and other world religions completely online.
This is a prestigious Joint Doctor of World Religions and Ph.D. that gives students the unique opportunity to earn both a doctor degree and a Ph.D., by completing four courses with Global Ministries University and a dissertation through the College of Religious Studies. Students are not required to complete a residency, therefore, both degrees can be earned entirely online.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Joint Doctor of World Religions and Ph.D. Degree Program, students must meet the following requirements:
(1) Hold a Master’s degree in a related field, such as theology, religious studies, social science, or humanities, with an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher from a university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education.
(2) Demonstrate competency in interfaith dialogue. Competency to be determined by Global Ministries University Staff.
Application Process
To enroll in the Joint Doctor of World Religions and Ph.D. Degree Program, begin application process by completing application and submitting it with the $200 application fee.* After completing requirements for the Doctor of World Religions degree program, students will formally enroll in the Mahidol University CRS PhD Program under the Plan One (Research Only) program. Applicants will provide copies of passport, transcript, pictures etc in accordance with CRS graduate application procedures. To visit CRS-Mahidol University web site CLICK HERE.
*Applicants will be provisionally accepted into program when application and fee are received. Formal acceptance will occur when both universities have reviewed and approved eligibility. If applicant is not approved, application fee will be refunded.
Credits Required
The Joint Doctor of World Religions and Ph.D. Degree Program requires 60 credits: 12 credit hours through Global Ministries University (four courses) and 48 credit hours through College of Religious Studies-Mahidol University (dissertation).
Prior Learning and Life Experience Allowance
There is no allowance for prior learning or life experience for the Doctor of World Religions/Ph.D. degree program.
Credits earned through Global Ministries University and College of Religious Studies-Mahidol University
All credits for the Doctor of World Religions and Ph.D. Degree Progam must be earned through Global Ministries University and the College of Religious Studies.
Joint Doctor of World Religions and Ph.D. Degree Program Core Requirements:
Doctor of World Religions Degree: Students are to complete four doctoral courses through Global Ministries University which apply to their area of concentration.
Ph.D.: Students are required to successfully complete dissertation research (48 credit hours) through the College of Religious Studies (Plan 1: Dissertation Research Only).
Examples of possible areas of concentration for the Joint Doctor of World Religions and Ph.D. Degree Program are as follows:
Buddhist and Christian Studies
Buddhist Art and Culture
Religion, Buddhism, and Science
World Religions
World Religions and Psychology
Psychology and Biblical Studies
Religion and Economics
Women’s Issues and Human Rights
Religious Traditions of East Asia
Hinduism and Christianity
Religion and War
Ethics and Religion
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