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       DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM (TH.D.)
       Formerly Doctor of World Religions Degree Program


Doctor of Theology Degree Program Overview
The Global Ministries University Doctor of Theology Degree Program is offered completely online and can be custom designed to enhance yourgoals.  Examples of possible areas of concentration for the Th.D. Degree Program are as follows: 

World Religions
World Religions and Psychology
Buddhist and Christian Studies
Buddhist Art and Culture
Religion, Buddhism, and Science 
Peace Studies
Progressive Christianity
Sacred Arts
Sacred Music
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

Our Doctor of Theology Degree Program is designed to foster research into comparative theological and ethical systems that stem from diverse faith traditions. To provide students with the best possible training in the study of global faiths, Global Ministries University has recruited specialized faculty members from North America, Europe, Africa and Asia who have academic and professional expertise in their respective theological fields.

Application Process
To enroll in the Doctor of Theology Degree Program,
fill out and submit application with $200 applcation fee.

Eligibility
A Master of Theology degree or equivalent is required for acceptance into the Doctor of Theology Degree Program. Equivalency would be determined by GMU Staff through an assessment of individual’s background and experience. 

Core Requirements:
Students must complete four online graduate courses selected from the Global Ministries University course catalogue and a Doctoral Project that explore ecumenical and interfaith theology related to students academic goals for degree. 

TH905 Doctoral Project
Students will develop written goals for their doctoral project thesis in consultation with their mentor. This project should target a contemporary issue that is related to the student's needs and experience. The thesis should clearly demonstrate the student's fulfillment of those goals and be a reflection upon the experience with the learning from their course work and readings in the Doctor of Theology Degree Program.

 
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