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PhD Miss Programme

PhD in Missiology 

Started in September 2011, Cliff is the only College in Europe offering such a programme and we look forward to this qualification becoming recognised as the leading missiological academic award. As such, it will compliment our MA in Mission and our PhD/MPhil programmes.

This PhD Miss programme is designed to facilitate doctoral level reflection on the practice of Christian mission. It will be applicable for those engaged in mission through employment in mission organisation, as church ministers (ordained or lay) or for church members who, while not in employment related to mission, have substantial ongoing experience of mission.

A Professional Doctorate is the same academic level as a PhD and is recognised as such.  While primarily for practitioners, the PhD Miss will also be acknowledged as a qualification enabling someone to teach and supervise research students in a university.

The following is a brief outline of the programme:

Start date

September annually

Qualifications needed    

A good MA will be the normal entry point.  A student will also need to be engaged in mission and have at least three years' experience of mission practice.    

Time scale   

The programme will be undertaken on a part-time basis, taking six years to complete.  It can be taken as a full-time programme in exceptional circumstances.

  • Year 1         attend two five-day teaching blocks and produce a 12,000 word review of key literature

  • Year 2         attend two five-day teaching blocks and produce a 12,000 word peer review journal quality article

  • Year 3         attend two five-day teaching blocks and produce a 12,000 word research project proposal

  • Years 4–6    work with a supervisor to produce a 40,000 word dissertation (or a 20,000 word dissertation with further practical outcomes); attend three Day Conferences per year.

Final awards

After year three it will be possible to exit the programme and be awarded a MPhil degree. If work does not reach doctoral level at year three, the MPhil degree may be awarded.  After year six the successful candidate will be awarded the Professional Doctorate in Missiology.  While awaiting final university confirmation, this award is likely to be known as PhD Miss, or PhD.

Cost   

The financial cost of a PhD Miss for all students (EU and non-EU) for academic year 2013-14 is £3,150 per year. This fee includes the £500 University validation fee and meals and accommodation during teaching blocks. The total cost for subsequent years will be similar with an annual increase for inflation.


Application form 

For application and general enquiries please contact us by phone (01246 584202) or click here to email registrar@cliffcollege.ac.uk

For further discussion about the PhD Miss please contact Dr Justin Thacker, Cliff College at j.thacker@cliffcollege.ac.uk, 01246 584220.