Phase 0
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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Phase 0: Theology for Theological Reflection |
Phase 0 is only required for students without a theological qualification |
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THLE 581 |
Doing Theology1 |
3 |
Phase 1*
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PHASE 1*: |
Upon theological reflection on work and vocation, the student presents a Professional Practice Portfolio of an Artifact created as part of your professions practice - i.e. a product, publication, system or framework that has visibility and relevance beyond the private sphere of your organization, business or immediate clients. |
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DPPR 810 A |
Professional Practice in Review 1 |
3 3 3 |
Phase 2
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PHASE 2: |
The candidate will gather data to analyze and form conclusions about the impact of their professional practice in the light of academic literature and field research. The doctoral supervisor will help you prepare a realistic research and learning plan. |
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DPPR 912 A |
Field Research 1 |
3 |
Phase 3
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PHASE 3: |
In the light of the findings of Phase 2, candidates identify areas where innovation is needed. You will undertake research to generate new ideas and produce two (2) sole-authored academic papers, in which you identify and ideate options for innovation that would improve their theoretical understanding and professional practice. |
3 |
DPPR 915 |
New Theoretical Insights for Innovation Paper |
3 3 |
Phase 4
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PHASE 4: |
During this phase, candidates create a new professional output in any genre and/or medium. It reflects the research undertaken in the preceding phases of the PhD program to demonstrate a clear understanding of the current state of knowledge and the best practice in that area. The professional output is an opportunity to test new insights and provide the platform for further practical research. | |
DPPR 917A |
New Professional Output 1 |
3 3 3 |
Phase 5
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PHASE 5: Composition and Assessment |
Using the materials already assembled, the students undergo a final Phase of dissertation compilation before leading to an oral defense. |
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DPPR 919 |
Dissertation and Defense |
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*Important Note About Continuation After Phase 1:
- A formal doctoral assessment will be undertaken at the end of Phase 1 in which students present a portfolio of a work-product (or artifact) for continuation admission into the next phase of the program.
- To advance to Phase 2, a student must also achieve a GPA of 2.7 or above. (B-)
- Upon successful completion of this phase, the student will be approved to continue to the next phase of the PhD in Professional Practice.
Course Descriptions
- For course descriptions, see our course catalog.