Ph.D. in Contextual Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy in Contextual Studies
equips students for advanced research and academic writing
in Christian mission and ministry contexts.

Integrating theology, missiology, and the social sciences,
the program prepares scholars to contribute original research
to the global Christian community.

Missiology’s highest academic degree,
with affordable tuition and scholarship opportunities.

Program Goal

  1. Gain comprehensive knowledge in the field of Missiology at the Ph.D degree level.
  2. Develop the ability to author original research and dissertations in the field of Missiology that will further contribute to the church, Missions, and society.
  3. Develop relevant and extensive knowledge in the field of theology research and religious studies.
  4. Develop scholarly characteristics to continue the learning process, teach, and research by understanding the vocation of scholarly research.
  5. Produce high level servant-leaders that will be able to execute Missional ministry in the church and in Mission organization.

Quick Facts

Credits: 48
Duration: 3-5 Years
Format: On-campus / Blended
Acceditation: ABHE

Contact Admissions

Im, Peter Yuntaeg
Director of PhDCS
Phone: 562.926-1023 (EXT 309)
Email: peterim@cpu.edu
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

Education Process

Supportive Courses for Tutorials (3 Courses)

0 units
  • PC820 Intercultural Communication
  • PC810 Mission in Pluralistic Context
  • PT801 Mission from Old Testament Perspectives
  • PT802 Mission from New Testament Perspectives
  • PH813 Holy Spirit Movement in the Church
  • PC833 Cross-Cultural Church Planting
  • PC834 Contextual Evangelism and Discipleship
  • PL862 Mentoring and Coaching
  • PL864 Member Care in the 21st Century
  • PP800 Diaspora Immigrant Church
  • PC835 Development of Asian Theology
  • PC836 Spiritual Power in Mission
  • PC837 Understanding the Islamic Movement
  • PC838 Worldview & Worldview Change
  • PL821 Leadership Development in the Bible
  • PT830 Pastoral Missiology
  • PJ820 Restoration of Israel and World Mission
  • PL863 Life Span Development of Leaders

Core (7 Courses)

28 units
  • PR850 Research Design
  • PE860 Instructional Design
  • PC811 Cultural Anthropology / PC850 Ethno-theology
  • PT800 Biblical Theology of Mission / PT850 Missionary Ecclesiology
  • PC830 Contextual Theology / PC832 Contextual Methodology
  • PE800 Spiritual Formation / PE850 Theological Methodology
  • PH810 Mission History

Comprehensive Examination

0 units
  • Comprehensive Examination

Dissertation

20 units
  • PI801 Thesis 1 (4 units)
  • PI802 Thesis 2 (4 units)
  • PI803 Thesis 3 (4 units)
  • Proposal (0 unit)
  • PR885 Doctoral Seminar (0 unit)
  • PR895 Dissertation (8 units)