Dissertation Options

Instead of requiring students to pay ₱9,000 for the traditional dissertation writing and oral defense, Mobile Bible School now offers a more flexible and purposeful alternative:

🎓 You can now choose ONE of the following options to fulfill your graduation requirement:

1. RESEARCH SUBJECT
   Learn how to properly write a research proposal with biblical and ministry relevance.
2. CAPSTONE SUBJECT
   Apply what you’ve learned in a real ministry project and document your results.
3. SPECIALIZATION SUBJECT
   Transform your dissertation topic into a focused ministry training subject and gain expertise in your area of calling.

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Why This New Option Is Better:

• Why Turn Your Dissertation into Teaching
• Cost-Cutting (More Cost-Efficient)
  Reduces tuition fees for doctoral students by utilizing the expertise of fellow graduates and scholars.
• Community Contribution
  Shares your insights and research with a broader online community, making your work a resource for ministers and educators worldwide.
• Credibility & Career Exposure
  Boosts your credibility as a scholar-practitioner and increases your exposure to a global audience.
• Connection-Building
  Gives you the opportunity to connect with students and co-learners from various regions and backgrounds.
• Content Reusability
  Repurposes your dissertation into lessons, modules, and video content—maximizing the value of your research.
• Curriculum Development
  Strengthens MBS’s academic offerings by integrating contextualized, real-world research into teaching.
• Confidence Boosting
  Equips you to communicate and teach your topic effectively, enhancing both your academic and ministry presence.
• Cause-Driven Education
  Advances the mission of Christ-centered, accessible, and transformative education for all.

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How to Avail:

• Choose 1 among the 3 final subject options.
• Submit your proposal/topic to the Dean or to Doc Rhoderick for approval.

mobilebibleschoolinc@gmail.com

• Follow the modular guide to complete your chosen path.
• Receive credit and certification upon completion.

Here’s a practical “HOW TO” guide for converting your 9,000-word dissertation into:

1. ✅ A Research Subject
2. ✅ A Capstone Subject
3. ✅ A Specialization Subject

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HOW TO CONVERT YOUR DISSERTATION

1. A RESEARCH SUBJECT

Goal: Teach students how to conduct research.

Step-by-Step:

1. Extract the following chapters from your dissertation:
   • Introduction
   • Review of Related Literature
   • Methodology
2. Convert these into lesson modules:
   • Module 1: Identifying the Research Problem
   • Module 2: Crafting Objectives and Hypotheses
   • Module 3: Conducting Literature Review
   • Module 4: Choosing a Research Design
   • Module 5: Data Collection Methods
   • Module 6: Research Ethics and Citation
3. Add teaching tools:
   • Research proposal template
   • Sample citations (APA, Turabian, etc.)
   • Evaluation rubric for proposals
4. Require student output:
   • Submission of a research proposal (3–5 chapters draft)

Purpose:

To train students in academic research writing and planning.

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2. A CAPSTONE SUBJECT

Goal: Guide students to complete and present their research/ministry project.

Step-by-Step:

1. Use the second half of your dissertation:
   • Results and Analysis
   • Conclusion and Recommendations
   • Application or Ministry Model
2. Convert into teaching modules:
   • Module 1: Data Analysis Basics
   • Module 2: Drawing Biblical and Practical Conclusions
   • Module 3: Ministry Application or Project Building
   • Module 4: Preparing for Capstone Defense
   • Module 5: Final Document and Presentation
3. Add capstone tools:
   • PowerPoint templates for defense
   • Ministry project formats
   • Peer and instructor evaluation forms
4. Require student output:
   • Full Capstone Paper or Ministry Manual
   • Recorded or live presentation

Purpose:

To help students implement, defend, and document their research or applied ministry model.

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3. A SPECIALIZATION SUBJECT

Goal: Equip students in a focused area of ministry based on your dissertation topic.

Step-by-Step:

1. Identify the subject area of your dissertation:
   • Example: “Mentoring for Rural Pastors” → fits under Biblical Leadership
2. Break your chapters into specialization topics:
   • Module 1: The Ministry Problem and Context
   • Module 2: Biblical & Theoretical Foundations
   • Module 3: Models and Case Studies
   • Module 4: Strategy Development
   • Module 5: Application in Local Contexts
   • Module 6: Evaluation and Sustainability
3. Enhance the course:
   • Add workbook activities
   • Use real-life examples from your dissertation
   • Let students draft their own ministry models
4. Require student output:
   • A contextualized ministry plan or strategy
   • Reflection paper or presentation on specialization topic

Purpose:

To give students expertise and tools in one practical area of church or ministry work.

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Summary Chart

Course Type	Focus	Output Required	Based On Dissertation Section
Research	Learning how to research	Research Proposal	Introduction, Literature, Methodology
Capstone	Completing and presenting work	Final Paper + Presentation	Results, Conclusions, Application
Specialization	Applying expertise in a field	Contextual Ministry Plan or Strategy	Whole dissertation adapted thematically

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