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Doctor of Philosophy

Intercultural Studies

Make an Impact in Global Ministry

Columbia International University’s online Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies program is designed for individuals passionate about research and teaching in higher education, mission organizations, and global sectors. The program prepares you to produce original research in various areas of Intercultural Studies, including history and theology of mission, cultural anthropology, mission strategy, and Islamic Studies, among others. With a flexible, fully online format, you can balance your academic pursuits with other commitments. You’ll be equipped with advanced research and writing skills to engage in scholarly discourse and contribute to the field of Intercultural Studies.

Location

Campus • Online

Next Start

August 25

Credit Hours

48

Cost Per Credit Hour

$580

College

School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry

Accreditation

ABHE, SACSCOC

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Career Opportunities

  • University Instructor
  • Leader in Global Theological Education
  • Leaders in Global, Non-Profit Sector
  • Government Advisor
  • Mission Organization Leader
  • Cultural Consultant
  • Policy Analyst
  • Cross-Cultural Trainer

Flexible Learning

Complete your PhD entirely online or on-campus, making it possible to balance your academic and professional commitments.

Individualized Mentoring

Undertake an original dissertation research project in a chosen area of Intercultural Studies, contributing valuable insights to the field.

Dissertation Excellence

Develop a significant original research project that addresses a unique topic in intercultural studies, demonstrating your ability to contribute new insights to the field.

Meet the Faculty

Course Preview

Here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.

For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:

ICS 9600 - Research Methods in Intercultural Studies

This course offers you a guided study in the techniques and tools of research methods needed to write a doctoral dissertation in Intercultural Studies. You will learn to craft a research problem, employ appropriate research methodologies, locate and evaluate scholarly sources, document sources, and write at the doctoral level.

ICS 9900 - Dissertation Proposal in Intercultural Studies

Building upon the skills gained in the Research Methods course, in this course you will construct a Dissertation Proposal that includes your research problem, sub-questions, stated research methodology, review of precedent literature, and outline and plan for writing up the dissertation. The final proposal must be approved by the Dissertation Proposal Committee before a student may begin the Dissertation Research and Development course.

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