BITS ACADEMICS

Location: Online

Credits: 30

Overview

This doctorate prepares leaders for global missions, intercultural engagement, evangelism, church planting, and justice-centered ministry.

Requirements

General Doctoral Core - 12 Credits

DMN701 - Hermeneutics: Biblical Interpretation and Society (2 Credits)

An advanced study of biblical interpretation with emphasis on how Scripture addresses the cultural, social, political, and economic realities of contemporary society. Students learn to integrate exegesis with social analysis, developing a hermeneutical framework that equips them to preach, teach, and lead with biblical depth in diverse contexts.

DMN702 - Advanced Homiletics: Preachers, Messages, and Audiences (2 Credits)

A doctoral-level exploration of sermon theory and practice. Students analyze preaching models, audience dynamics, contextual communication, and rhetorical strategies. The course strengthens the preacher’s theological vision, pastoral sensitivity, and communicative effectiveness for high-impact ministry.

DMN703 - Biblical Worldview (2 Credits)

An advanced seminar on Christian worldview formation for institutional and societal leadership. Students examine philosophical, theological, and cultural dimensions of worldview and apply biblical principles to complex real-world issues faced in ministry, public life, and organizational leadership.

DMN704 - Research Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed Methods (2 Credits)

A doctoral-level introduction to research design, analysis, and project development. Students learn how to collect data, conduct case studies, integrate mixed methodology, and evaluate findings for ministry impact. Emphasis is placed on research rigor and preparing for the doctoral thesis-project.

DMN705 - Advanced Pedagogy: Methods of Learning and Teaching (2 Credits)

A study of advanced instructional design, adult education theory, transformational learning, and theological pedagogy. Students learn how to shape learning environments, mentor leaders, and design educational initiatives for churches, nonprofits, and academic settings.

DMN706 - Understanding Culture: Anthropological and Sociological Perspectives (2 Credits)

An in-depth exploration of cultural systems, worldview patterns, identity formation, and social structures. Students apply anthropological and sociological frameworks to ministry leadership, mission practice, and organizational development.

Concentration - 9 Credits

DMS800 - Intercultural Theology and Global Christianity (3 Credits)

A doctoral-level exploration of God’s redemptive mission from Genesis to Revelation. Students trace the missional themes of Scripture, including covenant, Kingdom, incarnation, Spirit-empowered witness, and the eschatological gathering of nations. The course builds a robust theological foundation for global mission leadership.

DMS810 - Mission Strategy, Evangelism, and Church Planting (3 Credits)

A practical and theoretical study of contextualizing the gospel in diverse cultural settings. Students analyze major mission strategies, church-planting movements, discipleship models, cross-cultural communication, and the relationship between gospel and culture. Emphasis is placed on developing culturally grounded mission strategies that remain faithful to Scripture.

DMS820 - Contextualization and Contemporary Missiological Issues (3 Credits)

An advanced survey of global Christianity, major world religions, diaspora mission, unreached people groups, and 21st-century mission challenges. Topics include migration, urbanization, persecution, digital missions, global south leadership, and new missionary sending centers. Students design mission frameworks for emerging global realities.

BITS - Thesis - Project - 9 Credits

REC-Project 923 - Thesis - Project (9 Credits)

The Doctor of Missiology Thesis–Project is an applied research project addressing a real-world missiological challenge. Students conduct field-based research, analyze cultural and theological issues, and design innovative mission strategies informed by Scripture, global mission theory, and cultural insight. The final project includes a written thesis and a formal oral defense demonstrating mastery of missiology and leadership effectiveness.