Doctor of Intercultural Studies

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About the Program

The Doctor of Intercultural Studies (DICS) program is an online program dedicated to equipping leaders engaged in various missional, cross-cultural, and educational ministries. We accomplish this by integrating theory with a praxis that befits the 21st century context of globalization. The program aims at educating mission leaders through an in-depth study so that they van become expert practitioners of cross-cultural ministry in Christian missions.

Those who are admitted to this degree program will be assigned mentors after the successful completion of their first year. The DICS committee will determine the entire assigning process, and it will assign mentors in accordance with the students’ respective dissertation topics.

Download our 2024-2025 Academic Catalog for more information.

Admission Requirements

  • Completed and signed application form
  • Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
  • Evidence of obtaining a Master’s degree from an accredited institution (ATS accredited or equivalent) with 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Three completed reference forms
  • Writing Sample (minimum of 5,000 words or 20 pages)
  • Five-page research proposal paper

Delivery Method

  • 100% online
  • Cohort System (7-10 persons)
  • Available in English, Korean, and Chinese languages