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| a. | PURPOSE OF THE DEGREE | ||
| The Th.D. program has the following goals: | |||
| i. | the promotion of theological research and reflection |
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| ii. | faculty development and academic careers in theological education |
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| iii. | encounter and theological dialogue with societies and cultures and religions in
Asia. |
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These goals are to be achieved within the general framework of the critical Asian
principal and theological contextualization. |
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| b. | REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION | ||
| i. | Applicants for admission must hold the M.Th. or an equivalent degree such as
the S.T.M., M.Th, or the M.A. based on an M.Div. degree. |
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| ii. | Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.00 scale on
each transcript submitted. |
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| iii. | A recent sample of written work, normally not exceeding 30 pages in English or
10,000 words in Chinese, that demonstrates academic ability in the proposed
field of study. |
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| c. | ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM COLLOQUIUM | ||
This program requires participation in the Advanced Studies Program Colloquium
that is held month. An attendance record of 80% is required. The colloquium provides
a setting in which students and faculty participate in academic presentations,
responses, and discussion on current issues or work in progress. The purpose of this
colloquium is to promote collegiality, academic endeavor, and intellectual growth
for learners in the S.T.M., M.Th., and Th.D. program at LTS. |
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For more information, please contact the LTS office and ask for the Doctor of Theology
Program Handbook. |
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