International Christian University
Local Address: P.O. Box 737* Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Doctoral Dissertation Procedures
September 2011
Dear Applicant,
Enclosed in this packet are the directions, information, applications and contact
information which is to be used to enter into the Doctoral Dissertation Program. Please
note that this is a well-disciplined program, and students are encouraged to abide by the
standards of the University.
Questions concerning this program should be directed to Dr. Byron L. Jameson at
either (215)477-7777, or pastorbyron@jamesonministries.org. You may also correspond
with him at the above address.
I pray that you will find this program suitable for your needs.
May God bless you in your endeavors in this journey of higher learning.
In His Service,
Pastor Byron L. Jameson, Ph.D.
President
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Table of Contents:
*Student Application………………………………..3
*Rules and Regulations……………………………4
*Procedure for the Proposal……………………….5
International Christian University
Local Address: P.O. Box 737
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Application of Admittance into the Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation Process
*Please print or type all answers. Application must be complete in order for applicant to
be considered for admission into this discipline. By completing this application and
submitting such, applicant agrees to all the standards and procedures set forth by the
university for such discipline. Failure to do such will result in dismissal of the process.
Student Name:____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
City:__________________________State:_______________Zipcode:_____________
Phone: (____)__________________
Email Address:_____________________________________________
_________ Please place an X in the blank to the left if you have graduated from Jameson
School of Ministry, and have acquired the Doctor of Theology Degree from International
Christian University , and have completed at least one year of further study after the
Doctor of Theology Degree.
__________Please place an X in the blank to the left if you have graduated from another
undergraduate theological school, and have acquired the Doctor of Theology Degree
from International Christian University or another school, and if from elsewhere, will
provide transcripts along with this application. Failure to submit such transcripts will
result in result in denial of application.
_________Please place an X in the blank to the left showing that you understand that the
doctoral dissertation is a process in which you may earn 18 credits. The cost of such is
$20.00 per credit. This process does not fall under the “65 years and older free” clause.
Date Completed:_________________________________
Student Signature:_____________________________________
Student Printed Name:________________________________
-4Instructions and Guidelines concerning the Doctor of Philosophy Dissertational Process:
*Each student who desires to be considered for the admittance into the Doctoral
Dissertation process must complete and submit the application form.
*Each student is responsible to keep the set times with his/her advisor or give 24 hour
notice to the advisor if unable to meet the arranged time. Failure to abide by such for
(3)times or more, will result in student being dismissed from the program. If such
dismissal occurs, student must meet with the Dr. Byron L. Jameson in order to be
considered for readmittance.
*All tuition, past and present, must be satisfied before admittance will be considered for
each student.
*Students must satisfy the tuition for the Doctoral Dissertation Process before final
submittance of such dissertation to the University in order for such to be considered.
*Students will be required to meet with their advisor at least 20 times during this
dissertation progress. All meetings must be validated by the advisor upon the final
submission of the dissertation. Failure to meet the required times will result in dismissal
from the program.
*Students are highly encouraged to take the advisor’s instructions, for failure to abide by
such will result in potential refusal of dissertation.
*Upon completion and submission of above application, student will be notified by mail
the status of their admittance. Upon approval of admission, student will be asked to meet
with their advisor as to the topic they desire to research. Upon approval of oral topic,
student will be encouraged to submit a formal proposal to the university for the official
approval. If approved, student will meet with his/her advisor to get a scheduled set of at
least the first 5 meetings.
*Any changes in the dissertational topic must be discussed and approved by your advisor.
Any unauthorized changes may result in a negative response from the Graduate Board of
the University.
-5Formal Proposal Procedure:
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The Topic of Study
The Purpose and Limitation of the Study.
Materials and Methodology
Specific Procedure of the Study
The Divisions of the Study
The date of the Proposal with a Title Page.
Student must wait for a written approval of denial before scheduling with your advisor.
The approval process will take anywhere from 1-3 weeks. Students will be required to
include such approval in their completed dissertation. Students must also provide a copy
of the approval letter to their advisor.
Any questions of the above should be addressed with the student’s advisor. If
clarification can not be reached, the advisor will seek a meeting with Dr. Byron L.
Jameson.
God bless you in this endeavor. This is a mighty task you are attempting to tackle. Do
not be in a hurry. Make sure you represent the integrity of your study. You can achieve
this great challenge. I am praying for each of you.
In His Service,
Byron L. Jameson, Ph.D.
President