OCMS OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES OCMS TO EQUIP LEADERS, SCHOLARS AND INSTITUTIONS TO BRING HOLISTIC MISSION EFFECTIVELY AND INTELLIGENTLY TO THE NATIONS. RESEARCH DEGREES PROGRAMME COURSE PROSPECTUS 2013-2014 OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES, ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES CHURCH, WOODSTOCK ROAD, OXFORD, OX2 6HR Email: ocms@ocms.ac.uk www.ocms.ac.uk Tel: 0044 (0)1865 556071
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES CENTRE FOR GLOBAL MISSION ENGAGEMENT OCMS exists to advance holistic mission through scholarly engagement. OCMS seeks to achieve this vision in three ways: 1. ACADEMIC PROGRAMME OCMS’ Research Degree Programme is set in the ethos of a Christian research centre that exists to serve, equip and empower the global Church and its future leadership. OCMS welcomes diversity, recognizing the particular contributions to the achievement of its educational purposes that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. OCMS is a joint collaborative partner institution of Middlesex University and has been granted institutional approval to deliver the OCMS Research Degree Programme which leads to the qualification of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) awarded by Middlesex University. 2. PUBLISHING HOUSE Through its journal, Transformation: An 3. GLOBAL DIALOGUE International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies and imprint Regnum Books, OCMS OCMS provides a space for leaders in the offers to a wide audience the fruit of rigorous field to exchange knowledge, experience and research to the highest international understanding from different cultural and standards. These publications demonstrate denominational perspectives. authentic Christian engagement in the transformation of people and societies throughout the world.
OCMS RESEARCH DEGREES PROGRAMME WELCOME FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Welcome to OCMS! On the eve of our 30th anniversary, we want to welcome you to the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. For three decades OCMS has stood out as a unique research community dedicated to training a new generation of mission scholars, church leaders and development practitioners from around the globe. Though it specialises in working with post-graduate students from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern/Central Europe, at OCMS we work with global leaders and scholars from over 40 countries to address through research the diverse and complex challenges facing our world today. It is not surprising given the growth, dynamism and interest in Global Christianity that OCMS has seen a dramatic rise in applications and student numbers. As the review team of the Quality Assurance Agency of the United Kingdom noted in their review of the Programme in October 2012, OCMS’s growth in student numbers has been matched by attentiveness to quality and reliability and that the current provision was on par with leading university research programmes across the UK. OCMS is a partner institution of Middlesex University. As a leading research university, Middlesex University has built upon its excellent reputation for quality assurance to establish sound theological scholarship in on-going partnerships with London School of Theology, Oak Hill Theological College and now OCMS. OCMS is honoured to work alongside Middlesex University in the development of rigorous, relevant and creative cutting-edge research on Global Christianity especially from the perspective of Asia, Africa and Latin America. In light of the above, we welcome you to carefully read through this prospectus to consider whether our programme might be right for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact any of our dedicated faculty and staff to learn more about OCMS. Finally, know that the door to OCMS stands open for you to visit us here in Oxford so that we can introduce you to the unique, vibrant and rewarding community of research that is OCMS. We are very excited to announce that our Alumni book has now been published, if you would like to read more about it please go to www.ocms.ac.uk/regnum/detail.php?book_id=104. Wonsuk Ma Wonsuk Ma, Executive Director
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES STUDYING AT OCMS OCMS is situated at the heart of the Western intellectual world, near the libraries, research centres and colleges of the University of Oxford. Thus students have the opportunity to interact with academics at the cutting edge of scholarship in many disciplines. In addition, through its own programme of open lectures and research seminars, its publications and the input of their supervisors, students can keep abreast of current issues in mission studies and higher education. OBJECTIVES OF THE OCMS PROGAMME OCMS understands Mission Studies to be a broad discipline that encompasses communication and cultural studies, religious studies, theology and biblical studies, history and development studies. Research in these fields should have an impact on practice by strengthening church ministry and mission, enhancing social welfare, enabling human development and nurturing justice and peace. The Programme seeks to fulfil OCMS’ central purpose: OCMS Students To promote research into the theology and practice of mission. To equip the global church with well-trained, creative, reflective, biblically informed and theologically capable leaders who will serve in congregations, mission agencies, theological training institutions, faith-based NGOs and amongst the wider professional community. To be involved with creative and innovative research methodologies, and to enhance global research and the contribution of scholars and scholarship from the Two-Thirds World. To enable the intellectual, personal and professional development of scholars. To strengthen the relationship between theologians, professionals and the Church, within and between cultures. To facilitate international and inter-cultural partnership among Christians in mission. AIMS OF THE RESEARCH DEGREES PROGRAMME To facilitate research and encourage excellence in mission scholarship, professional practice and theological education. To produce theologically informed Church leadership with enhanced research skills who can effect transformational change in the social, economic, technical and political life of their organisations, communities, churches and nations. To expand students’ capacities to meet the enormous demands on leadership and training resources in the Two-Thirds World Church. Student with Mentors
OCMS O CMS RESEARCH RESEARCH DEGREES DEGREES PROGRAMME PROGRAMME OCMS is a community of over 120 students studying towards MPhil and PhD degrees, a faculty of 12 well qualified and experienced academics, supported by 5 executive administrators and a wide network of over 150 Supervisors and advisors to provide direction and guidance for students’ research projects. To date, 79 PhD degrees and 16 MPhil degrees have been awarded to OCMS scholars. OBJECTIVES FOR STUDENTS Students looking to enrol with OCMS should display such personal qualities as: Curiosity, flexibility, open-mindedness and readiness to learn; Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work independently; Readiness to develop good working relationships with their supervisors; Respect for the views of others; Readiness to contribute to the community of learning at OCMS. Students with Mentor Region of Origin for Region of Origin for OCMS Graduates Current OCMS Scholars 2% 2% 14% 27% 24% 25% 30% 16% 30% 30% Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania On successful completion of their research degree, graduates should be equipped with the academic expertise and theologi- cal resources required to: Respond to, and to lead change in their organisations, churches and communities. Understand better the significance of religion and religious faith in human culture or history. Become opinion-formers and intellectual leaders in the global Church.
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The OCMS research degrees programme consists of three stages: The OCMS Stage (pre-University registration) and two University Stages, the MPhil Stage and the PhD Stage. THE OCMS STAGE The OCMS Stage extends from admission into OCMS and the OCMS Stage until registration with the University. The OCMS Stage comprises a broad induction into research followed by more focussed reading and preliminary research leading to registration with the University and the approval of a developed research proposal. This Stage is diagnostic and preparatory; it is designed to help students make the transition into UK Higher Education and meet its expectations. Students are admitted to OCMS and the OCMS Stage. Each student’s admission is confirmed on satisfactory completion of the 5 week Research Induction School. Students normally spend up to 12-18 months in the OCMS Stage preparing to apply for University registration. RESEARCH INDUCTION SCHOOL On initial admission into OCMS, all students are required to attend a 5 week, full-time, residential Research Induction School. The RIS provides an intensive, broadly based programme that is designed to: Introduce students to OCMS faculty, administrators and community; Develop students’ understanding of the breadth and diversity of approaches to research and the epistemological assumptions that underlie them; Introduce various methodologies - text based, field based and practice based to help students to identify the appropriate methodology and data gathering techniques for their project. Train students in research ethics. Introduce students to the skills needed for research, provide initial training and begin Students with Mentor the process of personal development planning. Familiarise students with the technologies (software and online) needed for research including use of internet resources and online libraries. Introduce students to the OCMS library, the Bodleian and other libraries in Oxford and provide library training; Inform them about student representation, feedback mechanisms and pastoral support at OCMS; Enquire into the specifically Christian dimensions of their research. At the close of the RIS students present their developing research proposals to other students and faculty for constructive critique.
OCMS RESEARCH DEGREES PROGRAMME THE MPHIL STAGE Most students are enrolled on the MPhil degree with the possibility of transfer to PhD. For them, this Stage involves producing written work derived from their research and demonstrating a sufficient level of research skills development to satisfy their supervisory team and an independent assessor that they have the potential to complete a thesis of PhD standard within the registration period. For them, the MPhil Stage concludes with a formal review process for transfer of registration to PhD. Applications to transfer from MPhil to PhD can be submitted 24 to 30 months after registration for part-time students and 12 to 18 months after registration for full-time students. In the case of students who are registered for the MPhil degree as their target award or who are determined by the OCMS Assessment Board and the University to be candidates for the MPhil only, this Stage involves research leading to submission of a thesis for examination. To be awarded the degree of MPhil, candidates are expected to have investigated critically and evaluated an approved topic, and contributed to knowledge of this topic. The candidate must have demonstrated an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field, and presented and defended a thesis by oral examination, to the satisfaction of the examiners. The length of an MPhil thesis should not normally exceed 40,000 words (excluding appendices and genuine footnotes). Full-time students take between 1.5 and 3 years to complete their MPhil, and part-time students have between 2.5 and 4 years to complete their degree. THE PHD STAGE The PhD Stage commences when students transfer their enrolment to the PhD degree. The length of an PhD thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words (excluding appendices and genuine footnotes). The process in the PhD Stage involves: A Dean’s Review: a formal review of progress held midway between transfer of registration to PhD and the candidate’s minimum submission date. Completion of first full draft of the thesis. A Pre-Submission Sub-Committee; A formal pre-viva held 3-6 months before submission. Final writing up. Submission of thesis for examination. Oral examination by Examining Board; ‘viva voce’ exam. Corrections or modifications, and re-submission of thesis, as required by the Examination Board. Full-time students take between 3 and 5 years to complete their PhD, and part-time students have between 3.5 and 7 years to submit their thesis for examination.
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES ACADEMIC INSTITUTION At OCMS we strive to ensure that each student has the academic and personal support that they need to complete their research programme successfully. PREPARING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL During the Research Induction School, each student is assigned a Mentor from the OCMS faculty, to work with them to develop their research interest into a research proposal for registration by the University. This involves focusing the scope of the enquiry, refining the research question and deciding upon the methodology best suited to the project. Mentors also help students to identify and make contact with possible supervisors. Mentors continue to work closely with students until they are ready to register on a University research degree. PERSONAL SUPPORT It is important for OCMS that our students have someone who is their ‘anchor person’ at OCMS and first point of contact at OCMS. In the OCMS Stage, students can always turn to their Mentor for support and advice on personal matters affecting their studies. In the MPhil and PhD Stages, a student’s house tutor fulfils this role. Global communication these days means that your Mentor or House Tutor is only an email or Skype call away. Students with Mentor SUPERVISION SUPPORT When a student registers with the University, a supervisory team is appointed to guide and support their research. The team has three members: a main supervisor, a second supervisor who provide expertise in a particular aspect of the project, and an OCMS House Tutor who offers personal support and helps develop research skills. Mission Studies often crosses academic boundaries and many OCMS students are pursuing multi-disciplinary research, sometimes practice based, in diverse contexts around the world. OCMS strives to match supervisors’ expertise as precisely as possible to each student’s individual project. Consequently we seek out scholars from Universities across the UK and overseas to supervise projects, many of whom are leading academics and acknowledged authorities in their field. Interaction with this international network of supervisors is another distinctive feature of student experience at OCMS. Student with Mentor
OCMS RESEARCH DEGREES PROGRAMME OCMS AND THE GLOBAL CHURCH All Christian traditions and a wide range of cultural contexts are celebrated and represented amongst its students. OCMS is linked with a wide range of global, ecumenical networks engaged in mission and training. As the centre of gravity of world Christianity shifts to the South and the East, it is natural that many students’ research topics reflect the mission agenda and challenges facing the Church in these regions. Consonant with its ethos, over 70 per cent of students at OCMS are from the Two-Thirds World and many hold leadership positions. Through its own programme of open lectures and research seminars, its publications and the input of their supervisors, students can keep abreast of current issues in mission studies and higher education. OCMS welcomes diversity, recognizing the particular contributions to the achievements of its educational purposes that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. MONTAGU BARKER LECTURES The public lectures given at OCMS by visiting academics or professionals involved in Mission Studies research provide opportunities for students to engage critically with a wide range of disciplines and perspectives, both religious and non-religious. The topics reflect the diversity of Christian backgrounds, cultural contexts and multidisciplinary nature of mission studies. These lectures have been the primary source of original papers published in Transformation. Lectures usually take place at 11am each Tuesday, and you can access the OCMS website for the lecture schedule. Montagu Barker and student RESEARCH SEMINARS At least one research seminar is held at OCMS every week. Papers are presented by students and students in residence are expected to attend along with faculty. These seminars give students the opportunity to present a research paper, based on work-in-process, for constructive criticism by peers and faculty, and to defend their research findings and theoretical models in the forum of academic debate. Seminars vary in their format depending on the stage that the presenter has reached in his or her research. Students presenting and participating in seminars learn how to articulate their arguments and ideas clearly and coherently, to give and receive feedback constructively, ask incisive questions and employ the language of academia in the context of debate. The seminars prove a framework for participants to critically analyse and evaluate their own writing. Student seminars are important to the student’s academic progress, skills development and the successful defence of their thesis in the oral examination. Part-time students are expected to present at least one research paper (each year) and full-time students two research papers (each year). All those attending the seminar are expected to read the paper beforehand and come prepared to participate. Seminars usually take place at 11am each Wednesday, and you can access the OCMS website for the seminar schedule. Student Seminar
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES STUDY FACILITIES As a specialist research centre, OCMS provides a rich environment for scholars undertaking research in Mission Studies. Students have access to resources and training at the centre itself and internationally through OCMS links with other institutions engaged in mission research. OCMS has its own specialist reference only library in Mission Studies with over 15,000 volumes and 80 journals on Mission and Theology, Mission History, Development and Economics, Media and Communications and Research Methodology. The library holdings focus on Asia, Africa and Latin America and materials not available in the Bodleian and other libraries in Oxford. OCMS students are issued with a Bodleian Library Study Carrel in the OCMS library Reader’s Card that enables them access to the principal library of the University of Oxford and a national and inter- OCMS’ Moodle platform for a virtual campus national research and reference library and dependent provides links to extensive resources for research libraries in Oxford, including Social Sciences Library and and students are trained to make best use of this Rhodes House Library. and of online libraries. OCMS students registered on a joint programme with Many students would add that the OCMS Middlesex University have access and use of its online community itself; composed of typically mid-career library and library resources. professionals, in leadership positions and with global connections; is a stimulating and challenging academic resource and personal support for their research. The West Gallery The Internet Café in the OCMS library
OCMS RESEARCH DEGREES PROGRAMME MIDDLESSEX UNIVERSITY PARTNER INSTITUTION The new institution partnership with Middlesex University will bring a wealth of learning opportunities to OCMS students, not least over 20,000 electronic resources, including; e-learning: e-journals, e-books, subject guides. In addition, borrowing and visiting rights at the MU library, access to research seminars and lectures, sports facilities and MU social events are also available to university registered students. The academic management of OCMS’ research degrees programme operates in compliance with the Middlesex University’s Regulatory Learning and Quality Enhancement Handbook (LQE Handbook). The OCMS programme also operates in accordance with the Quality Assurance for Higher Education (QAA) Academic Infrastructure and the Expectation and Indicators in the UK Quality Code for Higher Education. Oversight of the management of the research programme is within the remit of the OCMS Assessment Board. CENTRE OF MISSION ENGAGEMENT AND THINKING As well as personal study, OCMS is often a place selected to host international conferences and meetings. Some of these are generated by OCMS itself, and others are supporting the global and local church as it wrestles with ideas, concepts, developing strategy and general enquiry. In 2012 OCMS hosted celebrations for 150 years of worship and mission at St Philip and St James Church. The first annual conference of Stott-Bediako Forum on the Gospel and the World Today was held at OCMS in co-operation with the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation (INFEMIT). The 2012 Forum focused on the life stories of Christian leaders whose life and work have served as catalysts between the transforming power of the Christian message and the context where they lived among people with suffering. These conferences provide students, visitors and supervisors with the opportunity to debate issues directly with leading missionary practitioners. Because of the diversity of scholars and faculty, OCMS provides a constant source of varying perspectives and experience of God at work in different missiological contexts. Organisations, individuals and churches as well as para-church organisations, have come to value this and have used it in their own development processes. From conferences, to tailored short-term Research Associate posts, to seminars, lectures and small group work, OCMS is building a world centre of mission engagement and thinking that is truly international and truly interdenominational. Stott-Bediako Forum 2012 OCMS Council of Trustees Dr Martin Allaby graduated from OCMS in 2010. Martin is a British public health doctor and researcher who has worked for ten years in south Asia and conducted field research in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines, Kenya, Zambia and Peru. Martin says: ‘I always enjoyed my twice-yearly research visits from Nepal to Oxford. I loved the beautiful city, the warm welcome from staff and fellow students at OCMS, having world-class libraries nearby, and the opportunity to debate ideas about mission. Doing research helped me understand how we find out about the world, and how humble we should be about our claims to knowledge.’
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES PUBLICATIONS TRANSFORMATION Transformation is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by SAGE Publications on behalf of OCMS. It Provides to scholars and practitioners an international forum for discussion on Mission studies, particularly focusing on the Two-Thirds World. The journal offers considered analysis and reflection on a range of issues affecting the world today, including economics, development, violence, family life and other ethical issues. The Transformation website contains a searchable index of issues going back to 1984 as well as free articles and summaries of those issues which are available in digital format. There are now 1097 articles by 642 authors available in digital form on the website. Original papers in the following fields are welcome: Mission, Religion and Culture, Theology (particularly Majority World Theologies), Faith Based Development Studies and Biblical and Interfaith Studies. All papers must be original and not have been published elsewhere. Papers must be submitted with a 100-word précis in Microsoft Word format, and should be carefully edited. Only those articles that are in the estimation of the reviewers original, scholarly and as accurate as possible will be accepted. Book reviews are welcome. The book reviewed should be no more than two years old from the time of publication. Normally the review should begin by summarising the book, and should include information such as its context, content and message. The review should then discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments and data presented, as well as their implications. Finally the review should evaluate the book according to the criteria of originality, insightfulness, clarity, application and its significance its field. Manuscripts and editorial correspondence should be sent to David Emmanuel Singh: dsingh@ocms.ac.uk Books for review, reviews and review articles should be sent to Damon So: dso@ocms.ac.uk
PUBLISHING HOUSE REGNUM BOOKS INTERNATIONAL REGNUM SERIES Regnum Edinburgh Centenary Series Since 2005 an International group has worked collaboratively to develop an intercontinental and multi-denominational project, now known as Edinburgh 2010 Centenary series, and based at New College, University of Edinburgh. This initiative brought together representatives of twenty different global Christian bodies, representing all major Christian denominations and confessions and many different strands of mission and church life, to prepare for the Centenary. Titles recently published; Life-Widening Mission Mission Spirituality and Authentic Discipleship by Wonsuk Ma and Kenneth R. Ross, Foundations for Mission by Emma Wild-Wood and Peniel Rajkumar. Regnum Studies in Global Christianity This series explores the issues with which the global church struggles, focusing in particular on ministry rooted in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Titles recently published; Contemporary Pentecostal Christianity by J. Kwabena Asamaoah-Gyadu, From this World to the Next by Bal Krishna Sharma. Regnum Studies in Mission This series is born out of the lived experience of Christians and Christian communities-in-mission, especially in the fast growing churches among the poor of the world. Titles recently published; Evangelical Mission in Co-operation with Catholics by Paul Miller, Contextual Missiology of the Spirit by Wessly Lukose, Searching for Heaven in the Real World by Kathryn Kraft. Regnum Resources for Mission This new series will provide helpful material to mission practitioners, in both foundational and practical topics. Titles in this series will have accessible styles, without technical academic language; books commissioned will include stories, anecdotes, questions, discussion, tips and advice; readers will be able to pick up easily and digest without effort. The series will enthuse, excite and encourage! Titles recently published: Faces of Holistic Mission edited by Mary Miller, What does love have to do with Leadership by Mary Miller. To order contact: Regnum Books International, St Philip and St James Church, Oxford, OX2 6HR (+44) 01865 556071 regnum@ocms.ac.uk www.ocms.ac.uk/regnum
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES GROWING LEADERS OF DISTINCTION To date, OCMS has seen 95 scholars graduate. Between these graduates and the current scholars there have been over 1000 years of research into holistic mission that have taken place in the last 30 years of the organisation’s life. The majority of our graduates, have either gone on to lead their ministries to have an increasing impact on the people they serve, have moved on to take more significant roles in world church leadership, or have gone on to conduct further academic research. SELECTION OF THESIS TITLES FROM OCMS GRADUATES ‘A Critical Study of the Oracles Against the Transjordanian Kingdoms.’ David Anand Raj Sodadasi, PhD December 2012 ‘The Roman Catholic Church and Girls’ and Women’s Education in South-western Zimbabwe 1887- 1965’ Barbara Mahamba, PhD November 2012 ‘Aspiration towards the Appropriation of Seventh-day Adventism by the Maasai in Tanzania as an Effective means of Conducting Mission to an African people.’ Godwin Kilevo Lekundayo, PhD June 2012 ‘Sundanese Lifecycle Rituals and the Status of Women in Indonesia’ Linda Lentz, Ph.D May 2012 ‘The Influence of Christian Microfinance on the Welfare of Rural Households in Masindi, Mbarara, and Rakai Districts of Uganda’ Ephraim Gensi, MPhil July 2011 ‘Towards a Theology of Mission in the United States, with special reference to Lesslie Newbigin and Lamin Sanneh’ Robert Stanley Paul, Ph.D February 2011 ‘The Aimara Identity of Neopentecostals in Urban La Paz, Bolivia, with specific reference to the Power of God Church’ Marcelo Vargas, PhD January 2011 Dr Godwin Lekundayo President, Seventh Day Adventist Church in Tanzania. 'OCMS is surely a Christian institution where teachers take seriously students' financial problems. One day, when I was studying at OCMS, the Director of OCMS, surprisingly, broke good news to me by informing me that my account was credited by a certain amount of money which he raised from SDA believers in USA. This was very touching, for although I needed money for my fees, I did not request him to raise it for me.'
OCMS RESEARCH DEGREES PROGRAMME HOW TO APPLY You can fill in your application form electronically and send it to us from anywhere in the world. To download and complete an application form please visit our website, select student materials, then application form or contact our Admissions Officer. The process to admit applicants into OCMS is managed and overseen by the OCMS Admissions Committee, this is administered by the OCMS Admissions Tutor and Admissions Officer. Using evidence of appropriate qualifications, commitment to and work in Christian mission, satisfactory references, secure funding, and a well-thought out research topic that relates to the broad definition of Mission Studies. Referees will be contacted and all documents required must be submitted before your application can be presented to the Admissions Committee. A non-refundable application processing fee of £25 (UK Sterling twenty five pounds/ $60 US Dollars) must accompany your application. The fee can be waived for applicants with a degree from the Two-Thirds World. You will need to include the following documents with a completed application form: Copies of the certificates and transcripts of all academic degrees and professional qualifications. The normal minimum entrance requirement for applicants is an upper second class honours degree or a masters’ degree relevant to the proposed research project awarded by a UK or other recognised University or higher education institution, or by the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA). 3 Satisfactory Professional and Academic references A letter from your employer indicating their willingness to release you for study. Proof of linguistic proficiency. Applicants must be sufficiently proficient in English to complete the programme of study and to prepare and defend a thesis. English proficiency of candidates whose first language is not English should be evidenced by a minimum IELTS score (or equivalent eg TOEFL) in academic English of 6.5 at entry with a minimum of 6.5 in the reading and written components. Proof of funding of full academic fees. A short academic essay about your proposed research interest or question, which must have the potential to develop into a topic suitable for Mphil / PhD study. (500-1000 words) Due to OCMS regulations we can offer only part-time enrolment into the OCMS Stage. Upon successful MPhil /PhD enrolment with the University, an enrolled student is able to change to full-time mode of study FEES OCMS STAGE UNIVERSITY STAGE Year Part-time Year Full-time Part-time 2013 £5250 2013 £9950 £5950 2014 £5500 2014 £10,500 £6250 Please note: successful candidates can apply for an institu- Please note: successful candidates can apply for an institutional subsidy (Approx 1/3) and scholarship. tional subsidy (Approx 1/3) and scholarship. Upon successful registration with Middlesex University, students will pay a £1000 registration fee. The University fee will fall to £250 in subsequent years of study.
OXFORD CENTRE FOR MISSION STUDIES THE OCMS TEAM FACULTY Dr Wonsuk Ma Executive Director Dr Thomas Harvey Academic Dean Dr Bernard Farr Senior Residentiary Fellow Dr Andy Hartropp Research Tutor (Development Studies) and PhD Stage Leader Dr Tim Keene Research Tutor (New Testament Studies and Ethics) Dr Ben Knighton Research Tutor Dr Julie Ma Research Tutor (Missiology) Dr Bill Prevette Research Tutor (Practitioner – Action Research) and OCMS Admissions Tutor Dr David Emmanuel Research Tutor (South Asian Studies) and MPhil Stage Leader Singh Dr Damon So Research Tutor (Christian Theology and Doctrine) and OCMS Stage Leader Mr Brian Woolnough Research Tutor Dr Brainerd Prince Visiting Research Tutor Paul Woods Research Tutor (From January 2014) ADMINISTRATION Mrs Rachel McIntyre Deputy Registrar, Admissions Officer Miss Jessica Abel Smith Executive Officer in the Executive Director’s Office Ms Irim Sarwar Executive Officer (Quality Enhancement and Student Records) Mrs Carole Glendinning Bursar Mrs Blanche Marslin Finance Officer & Marketing Editor, Regnum Books International Mr Ralph Bates Librarian & Learning Resources Officer Rev Andrew Anderson Chaplain & Independent Monitor For more information about OCMS please visit www.ocms.ac.uk. All admission enquiries can be sent for the attention of the Admissions Officer to ocms@ocms.ac.uk, or by post to OCMS, St Philip and St James’ Church, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HR. If you would prefer to have a brief chat about studying at OCMS please call 01865 556071 WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!
You can also read