World Religions
The Ph.D. in World Religions prepares students to understand contemporary world religions and respond to them from a Christian worldview. This degree is offered in a modular format and equips students to evaluate world religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and new religious movements.
Incoming Ph.D. students are matched with a supervisor from our world-class faculty who shares their research interests (in parentheses). Professors who can supervise students in this area are:
Seminars provide students the opportunity to engage in focused study on key subjects in their academic discipline. The following is the list of courses in this area:
86105 History of Missions and Evangelism |
This course studies the missionary expansion of Christianity with particular emphasis on the development of evangelistic methods and missionary strategies in various periods and regions. |
86150 Leadership in Missions and Evangelism |
This course is an introduction to the theory, theology, and practice of leadership as it pertains to Christian missions and evangelism. |
86110 Ethnographic Research and Worldview Identification |
Ethnographic qualitative research focuses on understanding and describing, rather than predicting or controlling, human cultures and intercultural interaction. Most missionary anthropologists find that these qualitative research methods are more appropriate to the study of human life and cultures in context. This course will study the various methods, resources, and tools for ethnographic research and worldview identification to fulfill the Great Commission. |
88630 Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Missions |
This course examines spiritual warfare, with a particular emphasis on the relationship between warfare and evangelism and missions |
88010 World Religions Survey |
This course focuses on the traditions of Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Animism. Specific attention is given to religious thought, sacred literature, rituals, social and cultural practices, and various expressions of traditions in the modern West. It will also evaluate practical implementation of missiological issues. |
86160 Contemporary Issues in Missions |
This course is a forum for doctoral students and faculty to explore theological, philosophical, historical, and social scientific assumptions and issues in missions and evangelism. |
If you are interested in applying for the Ph.D. in this area of study, learn more about the Admissions Process. To prepare for the entrance exam in this area of study, consult the study guide.