Postgraduates Studies

Welcome to Godman Soteria Academy School of Postgraduates Studies,

Our online degree programs are aimed at adults looking to further their education and enhance their career prospects. So work experience is an important factor when choosing the most suitable applicants for a course.

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and sufficient work experience, you may be eligible for full admission to one of our Masters programs, as long as you pass the first module, you’ll then be granted full admission,

As long as you pass the first module, you’ll then be granted full admission.

We offer research opportunities in all areas of Theology and Human Development, including, but not limited to:

Worship
Ministry and church leadership
Congregational studies
Human Development
Mission and multi-faith engagement
Urban, political and social theologies, including liberation theologies and postmodern theologies
Biblical studies and biblical languages
Pastoral theology and pastoral ministry
Local and global church history, theology, Biblical law and Political science in Christian Perspective

GODMAN SOTERIA ACADEMY OF THEOLOGY offers both a PhD and an MPhil research programme. It is possible to study on either programme on a part-time or full-time basis.

Course Duration

From the point of formal admission to the Godman Soteria Academy of Theology students have 1 year to complete their studies on a full-time basis, or 2 years on a part-time basis;

PhD students have 1 year to complete their studies on a full-time basis, or 2 years on a part-time basis. In certain circumstances, with the agreement of their supervisors, students may submit their thesis early or may apply for an additional year in which to write up their research.

Postgraduate education (or graduate education involves learning and studying for degrees, professional or academic certificates, or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor’s degree generally is required, and it is normally considered to be part of higher education. This level is referred to as graduate school.

Learning how to combine effective Human development skills with Christian theology is vital to personal, career and organizational growth in many church, faith-based and non-profit environments across the globe. This integrated Postgraduate Studies in Theology and Development builds upon Godman Soteria Academy of Theology ’s historic ties to Christian Education.

The programme aims to provide learners with the tools and insights required to move ahead in their roles, strengthening both personal and organizational practice.

Throughout the course, the innovative programme interweaves leadership and management skills with theological thinking. The knowledge and skills you gain should help to ensure the decisions you make not only measure up from an organizational or ministry perspective, but from a theological one, too.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ONLINE POSTGRADUATE

Learn about core areas of Human Development, ethical practice and inter-cultural communication in ministry contexts, as well as the practical skills needed to lead in church or faith-based organizations.

Blend theological insights with leadership skills and analytical reflection to evaluate contemporary issues in order to transform lives and communities.

Study innovative programme content that builds on the Academy’s experience in Christian education. Build an extensive network of likeminded professionals through our interactive classroom access.

PROCEDURE OF M.PHIL/PhD SCHOLARSHIP AT GODMAN SOTERIA ACADEMY OF THEOLOGY

The M. Phil/PhD Candidates shall present term papers at least 2 courses where they have low scores, particularly in their area of proposed PhD research.
The term paper shall be assessed and scored accordingly.
After the successful presentation of term papers, candidates should be presented (by the supervisor) for conversion examination before an academic panel organized by the Academic Council of GODMAN SOTERIA ACADEMY OF THEOLOGY, where a scholarly dissertation must be defended

PhD in Theology and Development
PhD Degree in Christian Education
PhD Degree in Systematic Theology
PhD Degree in Pastoral Ministry
PhD Degree in Leadership Studies
PhD Degree in Biblical Studies
PhD Degree in Christian Counseling
PhD Degree in Prophetic Studies
D.Sc. in Spirituoprophilaxis and Psychotheology

BASIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ACADEMIC POLICIES

The aim of these programs is to deepen students’ study and understanding of specialized areas of academic disciplines, resulting in a major, profitable and original contribution to scholarship.

Admission Requirements:

Candidates must possess a Direct to PhD grade at the Master’s Degree level from institutions recognized by the Academic Council of the Godman Soteria Academy of Theology.
Candidates from institutions recognized by the Academic Council of the Godman Soteria Academy of Theology with direct to PhD as a matter of policy must do an entrance interview as applied to M. Phil/PhD from GODMAN SOTERIA ACADEMY OF THEOLOGY.
Candidates must possess a document indicating his or her successful conversion of 60 and above pass from an M.Phil/PhD grade of GODMAN SOTERIA ACADEMY OF THEOLOGY within a minimum of two semesters before proceeding to PhD Programme.

N.B

Candidates without M. Phil grades may not be considered for PhD programs at the Godman Soteria Academy of Theology. However, any candidate willing to proceed may have to run a remedial course for three semesters and pass with the presentation of an M. Phil Dissertation qualify for PhD programme at the Godman Soteria Academy of Theology.
Also candidates admitted to any of the specialized programs may be required to take and pass specified courses at the 700 level and/or below, in addition to prescribed courses at the 800 level if the Godman Soteria Godman Soteria Academy of Theology deems it necessary for sound foundation for such areas of scholarship.

SPECIALIZED AREAS OF RESEARCH

Biblical Studies
Christian Education
Christian leadership Studies
Pastoral Ministry
Systematic Theology
Biblical Law
Political Science in Biblical Perspective
Prophecy

PROCEDURE OF PhD SCHOLARSHIP AT GODMAN SOTERIA ACADEMY OF THEOLOGY

Minimum of one year (3 semesters) after an approved Direct to PhD Degree.
Minimum of one and half year (4 semesters) after the conversion from M. Phil/PhD programme.

Candidates, after the expiring date of specified duration of the course (i.e. 4 semesters) and two renewals of two years each, may be asked to withdraw from a PhD programme if there is no considerable progress in the research work.

PROCEDURE OF PhD SCHOLARSHIP AT GODMAN SOTERIA ACADEMY OF THEOLOGY

A candidate will be asked to present a scholarly document of not more than fifteen and not less than ten pages on his or her proposed line of research to the appointed supervisor.
The supervisor will then moderate the document and approve it for a pre-field research academic “Research Proposal” for a seminar that must be attended by renowned scholars from distinguished institutions of higher learning as approved by the Academic Council of the Godman Soteria Academy of Theology
At this seminar, the following shall be put into consideration before the Title of the PhD Thesis could be approved for continuity.

The research of the Title
The Originality of the Title
The relevance of the research to the prevailing challenges facing humanity particularly the Church.
The envisaged contribution to knowledge
The capability of the candidate to handle such research vis-a-vis intellectual, physical and material resources.
The proposed pre-field paper must contain bibliography of not less than ten pages out of which 60% must be recent publications within ten years and 40% of ten years and above. This must include books, learned journals of academic standard, etc.

4. Copies of the papers to be presented, as a matter of compulsion, must reach the Director of Studies through the supervisor, two weeks to the time of the seminar to enable it circulate among the participants at the Seminar.

5. The Academic Council of the Godman Soteria Academy of Theology through an appointed Chairman will moderate the paper delivery and arrive at a decision whether or not, the candidate can proceed to the field for the research proper.

This takes a minimum of two semesters to do after which the supervisor would notify the council of the readiness of the candidate for the post-field seminar. After the successful post-field seminar, the candidates may be requested to proceed to perfecting his work which may lead to the production of the soft-binding of the entire thesis for the Academic Council’s scrutiny and approval for the final examination and defense.

Supervision & Academic Support

All our research students are allocated a supervisory team comprised of a main supervisor with significant previous supervisory experience, plus one or more co-supervisors with specialist subject knowledge in the student’s field of interest.

If you are on our research programme, you can expect regular on-going individual supervision support, and you will be expected to attend our in-house research training days three times in a Semester.

We also offer our own programme of research training events which are available to all our postgraduate research students.

Reference & Referral Current Students and Alumni

As a current student in search of part-time employment, please contact the Office of Admissions – admissions@godmansotera.academy. That office maintains an on-going list of part-time opportunities. If you are a Godman Soteria Academy of Theology alumnus and wish to know about full-time opportunities, please contact the admissions department through the e-mail. It will be a pleasure to assist you.

Churches & Organizations

If your church or organization has an opening of which you wish our alumni and others to be aware, please be in contact admissions@godmansotera.academy

We will be pleased to work with you to let our alumni know of your need and will assist you in obtaining resumes when appropriate.

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