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Rooted in Faith, Approved by the State, Online, and Affordable: Your Path to Christian Education in California
FAITHFUL SCHOLARSHIP. PURPOSEFUL SERVICE.
Doctoral study shaped by Scripture
Doctoral study shaped by Scripture
Welcome to the Doctoral School of Open Christian University. Rooted in the authority of Holy Scripture, our doctoral pathways advance Christian scholarship, independent research and critically evaluated professional practice.
Explore professional doctorates, three distinct PhD research routes, and individually assessed advancement from a relevant professional doctorate.
Professional doctorates · 60 credits
Professional doctorates · 60 credits
A 60-credit professional doctorate for experienced Christian ministers. Integrate biblical teaching, discipleship, public witness and pastoral service through supervised activities, critical reflection and an evaluated ministry impact portfolio.
A 60-credit professional doctorate for Christian scholar-practitioners. Combine a doctoral research plan, peer-reviewed work and an integration portfolio that develops and evaluates an original professional application.
A proposed 60-credit doctorate for Christian business leaders. Explore biblical stewardship, ethical leadership and organisational practice. The standalone programme specification and admissions arrangements remain subject to confirmation.
Doctor of Philosophy · 90 credits
Doctor of Philosophy · 90 credits
Pursue sustained supervised research through a substantial doctoral thesis, scholarly output and independent examination. This 90-credit route requires an original contribution to knowledge, normally presented in a 50,000–80,000-word thesis.
Develop connected original research during candidature through linked peer-reviewed outputs and a new integrative thesis. This 90-credit route normally includes three to five substantial outputs, with independent examination of the combined contribution.
Present an eligible body of research completed before registration, supported by a new critical synthesis and independent examination. This 90-credit route normally requires five to eight substantial works and a compulsory pre-admission eligibility review.
Professional Doctorate to PhD Advancement
Professional Doctorate to PhD Advancement
Recognition of eligible previous doctoral learning, followed by genuinely new PhD research.
Where a full 60 previous credits are approved, candidates complete at least 30 new assessed credits. The work must include a new, accepted or published peer-reviewed output and a newly written 20,000-30,000-word integrative thesis, or a conventional thesis where needed. One new paper alone is not sufficient, and previously rewarded findings cannot be resubmitted as the new contribution.
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