Bill G & UNIZUL??

Guest · Apr 21, 2004

Bill,

If you do not mind, how about sharing with folks on the board where you are at in your doctoral pursuit and how much time you think you have to go.

I for one have gotten vicarious enjoyment out of Rich Douglas finishing his program and am waiting with hopeful expectation to hear we have another Doctor in the House.

Hmmm that just reminded me that I think that was a favorite series (movie or TV of mine when I was younger). That and the *Carry on*....series of movies. Love English humour. Maybe not so appropriate anymore in my line of work.

North

Bill Grover · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by North
Bill,

If you do not mind, how about sharing with folks on the board where you are at in your doctoral pursuit and how much time you think you have to go.

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I began research for the Unizul Doctor of Theology degree in May of 02. You,( ie, North), and others here, steered me to that program, and I appreciate that guidance. I had no coursework to do for the program as my background was considered sufficient for my research area. There were only two slight hurdles to get over in starting.

The first hurdle was that the Unizul Faculty Senate required clear evidence that my masters degrees were accredited. The senate expressed concerns about unaccredited schools in the USA. I faxed Unizul pages from the RA/ATS accreditors' websites where Point Loma and Western are listed as accredited and I sent copies too of my diplomas and (had the schools send) transcripts. That satisfied the Unizul Senate .

The second hurdle was that my research topic was by my promoter deemed to be too worked over. But then he saw that my approach to that topic , my method, was in fact uncommon and may be novel. I certainly, in my literature review, found nothing equivalent to it. Therefore, he gave me the go ahead.

While my SA Promoter is very helpful , as my topic concerns the views of US Evangelicals on a single, narrow doctrine , I have also, with Unizul's approval, an additional, unofficial, local Reader , a prof of New Testament Studies, a Dallas Seminary PhD , who is published in my area. As I finish a chapter, he reads it too as a backup on my use of Hebrew/Greek/ and theological ideation as well. We then discuss the points of which I wrote in the chapter. These discussions encourage me that my thinking is at genuine doc level. He and I do not agree on some points of doctrine connected to my writing, but that is OK. I follow my own understanding in my dissertation.

The plan is for the dissertation to have six chapters. Three are done. A fourth is nearly done. I've been on it already about eight months! This chapter has been a real time and energy consuming struggle as it concerns the Hypostatic Union in connection to the thesis I've chosen to take. That issue, the HU, by nature, is incomprehensible and defies explanation! Yet, one's views in a dissertation require substantiation, not cop outs or appeals to mysteries ! So, it's tough going in this chapter!

As I will quit teaching junior high this June, I still plan to finish writing in Nov 04. Then I will send Unizul four copies. Four Committe members from three universities will read it. Minor corrections will, I expect, be required. If the dissertation passes, that is, if it is deemed by the Committee Members as being at doctoral level , I will get the D.Th. in May 2005 before my 65th BD in June . I do it for me, the Church, and One other.

I've been very satisfied with my Unizul experience thus far. I recommend Unizul as a substantial and yet very, very affordable GAAP educational experience.
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-kevin- · Apr 21, 2004

Bill,

good luck in your pursuit.

Bill Grover · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by Fed
Bill,

good luck in your pursuit.
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Thanks Kevin.

pugbelly · Apr 21, 2004

Wow. That's quite an undertaking. I'm just working to complete my BA. Congrats and good luck.

Bill Grover · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by pugbelly
Wow. That's quite an undertaking. I'm just working to complete my BA. Congrats and good luck.
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Thanks Pug.

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