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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 libraryOCMS 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.ukPUBLISHING 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/regnumOXFORD 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
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