​Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is offered by Forge Theological Seminary (FTS) through our partnership with GradXs, an international research program facilitator. While FTS remains committed to refraining from recognized accreditation in the United States, this partnership affords students an avenue through which they may earn an accredited Ph.D. degree through IIC University of Technology.

 

IIC University of Technology

IIC University of Technology is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and is accredited by the Royal Government of Cambodia as specified in Sub-Decree No. 127ANK.BK through Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport. The University was founded through the International Institute of Cambodia in 2008 and offers a variety of undergraduate through doctoral degrees. 

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​​How the Ph.D. Program Works

Ph.D. programs are research-focused and require the production of three scholarly articles and a high-quality dissertation comprised of original research. Both FTS and GradXs facilitate the program. FTS appoints a research mentor for each student who will supervise their work, leading to the completion of their proposal, three research publications, and dissertation. GradXs and IIC University of Technology will conduct the defense. Students engage with their mentors through regular meetings as they meet program milestones. Upon the completion of their program, students will receive a degree from IIC University of Technology.  

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Degree Recognition

The PhD from IIC University of Technology has been consistently evaluated by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organizations as equivalent to those from U.S. regionally accredited institutions, ensuring their credibility for academic and professional purposes. 

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Timeframe

Full-time students may expect to complete the Ph.D. program in three years. Part-time students may expect to complete their studies in four to six years.  

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Suitable Areas for Research & Supervisors

Biblical Studies 

Theological Studies 

Apologetics 

Biblical Counseling 

Christian Ethics 

Worship Studies 

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Doctoral Professors

All doctoral-level professors possess a terminal degree and have significant experience in full-time ministry. They have learned to integrate biblical, theological, historical, and practical resources into successful ministries. These professors serve as pastor-theologians who, having considerable educational credentials, have demonstrated longstanding competence in pastoral leadership.

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Costs 

Tuition for the Ph.D. with IIC University of Technology through FTS: $6,400 payable in installments ($1,500 at enrollment and four quarterly payments of $1225). 

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Admissions Prerequisites

• An undergraduate degree consisting of at least four years of full-time study.

• A graduate degree consisting of at least thirty credit hours in biblical studies, theology, or a related discipline.

• Depending on the subject matter of a proposal, students may be required to demonstrate training in biblical languages and(or) a research language (e.g., French, theological German, ecclesiastical Latin).

• General agreement with Forge Theological Seminary’s doctrinal stance.

• Advanced proficiency in English.