The university’s research doctorate.
- Duration
- Three or more academic years of supervised research
- Award
- Doctorate
- Study mode
- Online · On campus · Blended
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Why excel in your education
Pursuing a doctoral degree can help position you to be a leader in your field and to contribute to its body of knowledge. Our degrees focus on today’s challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth.
We are a dedicated doctoral school that puts students in the center of an effective ecosystem of experts, resources and tools as they rise to the pinnacle of their education. A vibrant community of researchers and scholars helps you stand out in your field. Just as importantly, our flexible online courses let you work towards your doctorate anywhere at any time.
Doctoral research programmes
A doctorate at ICOF Global University is a supervised research degree: three or more years of original work, examined on a thesis defended before a panel. It is the university’s highest award.
4 of 4 programmes
Faculty of Theology
Preparing Christian leaders, ministers, missionaries and theologians for service throughout Africa and the world.
The Faculty of Theology grounds students in scripture, church history, doctrine and pastoral practice, and sends them out to serve congregations, missions and communities. Its awards run from the certificate to the doctorate, and each level articulates into the next.
- Programmes
- 3
- Study modes
- Online · On campus · Blended
- Award
- Doctorate
Advanced doctrinal scholarship for those who teach and lead within the church.
- Duration
- Three or more academic years of supervised research
- Award
- Doctorate
- Study mode
- Online · On campus · Blended
A specialised doctorate in the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith — their historical development, theological implications and contemporary relevance.
- Duration
- Three or more academic years of supervised research
- Award
- Doctorate
- Study mode
- Online · On campus · Blended
School of Ministry
Forming pastors, evangelists and church leaders for the work itself — the congregation, the mission field and the organisation that carries them.
The School of Ministry trains for practice rather than for the library. Its awards run from the diploma to the practitioner doctorate and cover preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, evangelism, mission and the governance of a growing ministry.
- Programmes
- 1
- Study modes
- Online · On campus · Blended
- Award
- Doctorate
The professional doctorate for practising ministers, in Christian Counseling and Administration.
- Duration
- Three or more academic years of supervised research
- Award
- Doctorate
- Study mode
- Online · On campus · Blended
Where this leads
A doctorate is the terminal award. What follows is not a further degree but academic appointment, supervision of others, and publication.
Step 1
Certificate
Short, focused, professional
Step 2
Diploma
One to two years — employment or advanced standing
Step 3
Bachelor's
The full undergraduate degree
Step 4
Postgraduate Diploma
Graduate study, one year
Step 5
Master's
Taught or research
Step 6
Doctorate
Supervised research and a defended thesis
After graduation
Doctoral graduates teach, supervise research, lead institutions and publish in their fields.
- Industry
- Government
- Education
- Churches and missions
- Non-governmental organisations
- Business
- Information technology
- Self-employment
Admission Requirements
To enter a Doctoral program you must:
- You must have a graduate degree from an approved, regionally or nationally accredited college or university, or hold a comparable degree from a recognized foreign institution.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as shown on the graduate degree transcript.
- Meet work experience requirements or have access to an organizational environment, depending on your selected degree program.
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the Republic of Cameroon or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in Cameroon.
- Not have been expelled from a previous institution.
- Complete all required forms for admission and submit an official graduate degree posted transcript.
For international students: Proof of English language.
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