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Studying World Christianity and Mission in a University Setting
Boston University
With over 28,000 students and more than 2,500 faculty members, Boston
University (BU) is the fourth-largest university in the United States.
It has one of the largest populations of international students of any
American university. The legacy of its Methodist roots is reflected in
the university motto: "learning, virtue, piety." The School
of Theology is proud of having the oldest continuous graduate degree program
in mission studies in an American university.
The study of world Christianity and mission is greatly enhanced in the context of a research university. In addition to taking courses with faculty in the School of Theology, students are encouraged to take courses in a variety of university departments including Anthropology, Religious and Theological Studies, History, Theology, and Sociology. The African Studies Center at BU is the second-oldest center of its kind in the United States; it maintains a major African studies library, and significant faculty resources in African languages, history, anthropology, archeology, and religions. Through the Boston Theological Institute (BTI), students may also enroll in courses at Andover Newton, Boston College, Episcopal Divinity School, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, Holy Cross, St. John's Seminary, and Weston Jesuit School of Theology.
Students of mission and world
Christianity at Boston University have access to an excellent research
library system, as well as to library resources in the metropolitan Boston
area. Library facilities in a research university are far superior to
those of most free-standing theological seminaries and Boston University
is exceptional:
- The School of Theology Library - 138,000 volumes and 625 periodical
subscriptions
- Boston University Libraries - 5.7 million volumes and thousands of subscriptions
- BTI Libraries - 1.5 million volumes and numerous subscriptions
Degree Programs
There are two degree programs that allow for the study of mission at
Boston University: Doctor
of Theology in Mission Studies and/or Church History and Doctor of Philosophy in the History of Christianity.
The Doctor of Theology is offered through the School of Theology and has
an interdisciplinary design based on eight courses in missiology, church
history, or related disciplines, and four courses in a minor discipline.
The ThD degree program is offered to students who wish to enhance their
knowledge or teaching competencies in advanced areas of theology and ministry.
It differs from the PhD in its integrative character and assumption of
commitment to the church. Boston University School of Theology and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary recently announced a joint Doctor of Theology program in Missiology, with the first students to be admitted for the fall 2007 semester (for more information see FAQs below). Applications to the ThD program are submitted
to the School of Theology.
The Doctor of Philosophy program in the History of Christianity is offered through the Division of Religious and Theological Studies and is designed to provide a broad overview of the history and thought of World Christianity as well as to train specialists in mission history.
In addition to its focus on research, the heart of study at Boston University is its richly diverse and extremely talented scholarly community. The varied academic, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds of the student population make for a stimulating and fulfilling learning experience.s
Joint ThD in Missiology Program FAQs
How do I apply for the ThD program?
Submit a completed application to Boston University’s School of Theology. There is a specialized application for the joint program. For more information contact School of Theology Admissions.
When will the program begin?
Fall 2007.
How much swill the program cost?
Students will be charged BU’s School of Theology current tuition rates.
Can I apply for financial aid?
Yes. Please see BU’s School of Theology for financial aid details.
Which school will give me my diploma?
Boston University is the degree-granting institution.
How do I choose a dissertation supervisor?
The following professors are approved core faculty for the program:
From Gordon-Conwell: Robert Coleman, Todd M. Johnson, Peter Kuzmič, Moonjang Lee, Garth M. Rosell, and Timothy C. Tennent.
From Boston University: John Berthrong, Chai-Sik Chung, Marthinus L. Daneel, Dana L. Robert, and Bryan Stone.
What is the benefit of a joint program?
Students may take courses at the appropriate academic level from all faculty members at the two institutions, and have access to the libraries, specialized centers and research facilities of both schools.
How many courses are required?
Twelve. At least four must be taken from each institution. For further details, please see Boston University’s School of Theology Admissions web site.
For More Information
Please read our press release, fill out our online form to request information, or contact us at 617-353-3036.