Doctor of Arts
Degree Requirements
The degree of Doctor of Arts (D.A.) is a 64 credit doctoral degree and represents a level knowledge equivalent to the PhD. 12 credits are carried forward from Masters study leaving 48 credits to be earned. The degree is deliberately open in subject in any form of sacred music, lending breadth, depth and flexibility to candidates. The duration of the degree is normally a minimum of 4 years of part-time study resulting in an individualized portfolio of work devised in consultation with the candidates supervisor. Research topics are open to all areas of the Universities activities of ministry, counseling, theology, education, administration, music, fine arts, media communications, and social work but also within an interdisciplinary context. Other fields may be possible if appropriate supervision can be provided and a 1000 word outline of interests should be submitted with the application.
The standard of research required should display a comprehensive, wide-ranging understanding of the selected field and an excellent command of independent writing and sustained analysis at a level that makes an original contribution to the field. The portfolio should also be at a standard that reflects the highest levels of technique, craft and standards in the field. If all elements are passed at a high enough level, as assessed by the examiners, the DA degree may be awarded with Merit or Distinction. Failure to pass the dissertation, after a second resubmission attempt, will usually result in the award of a Master of Arts (M.A.) as the terminal award or Master of Humanities (M.Hum.) for M.A. holders.
The D.A. is an alternative pathway for those with an interest in pursuing further academic careers as researchers or lecturers within the field as well as in applied subjects.
Course structure for the Doctor of Arts (D.A.), totalling 36 credits:
1) RES610 Concentration I (9 credits)
2) RES612 Concentration II (9 credits)
3) RES613 Literature Review and Research Proposal (3 credits)
4) RES614 Capstone Project (27 credits in blocks of 3 credits)
5) RES615 Presentation and Oral Defence of the Dissertation (0 credits)
The degree of Doctor of Arts (D.A.) is a 64 credit doctoral degree and represents a level knowledge equivalent to the PhD. 12 credits are carried forward from Masters study leaving 48 credits to be earned. The degree is deliberately open in subject in any form of sacred music, lending breadth, depth and flexibility to candidates. The duration of the degree is normally a minimum of 4 years of part-time study resulting in an individualized portfolio of work devised in consultation with the candidates supervisor. Research topics are open to all areas of the Universities activities of ministry, counseling, theology, education, administration, music, fine arts, media communications, and social work but also within an interdisciplinary context. Other fields may be possible if appropriate supervision can be provided and a 1000 word outline of interests should be submitted with the application.
The standard of research required should display a comprehensive, wide-ranging understanding of the selected field and an excellent command of independent writing and sustained analysis at a level that makes an original contribution to the field. The portfolio should also be at a standard that reflects the highest levels of technique, craft and standards in the field. If all elements are passed at a high enough level, as assessed by the examiners, the DA degree may be awarded with Merit or Distinction. Failure to pass the dissertation, after a second resubmission attempt, will usually result in the award of a Master of Arts (M.A.) as the terminal award or Master of Humanities (M.Hum.) for M.A. holders.
The D.A. is an alternative pathway for those with an interest in pursuing further academic careers as researchers or lecturers within the field as well as in applied subjects.
Course structure for the Doctor of Arts (D.A.), totalling 36 credits:
1) RES610 Concentration I (9 credits)
2) RES612 Concentration II (9 credits)
3) RES613 Literature Review and Research Proposal (3 credits)
4) RES614 Capstone Project (27 credits in blocks of 3 credits)
5) RES615 Presentation and Oral Defence of the Dissertation (0 credits)
