Introduction to Missiological Research Design* - Paperback

by Edgar J. Elliston (Author)

Edgar Elliston's Introduction to Missiological Research Design outlines the basic issues of research design for missiological and church-related research. This book describes the logic of the research process for a wide range of missiological research. Whether this research is from a single academic discipline or a multidisciplinary approach, this text will provide relevant guidelines for the design.

Elliston provides instruction, examples, and exercises for inexperienced but serious researchers as they seek to design research that will serve the Church in mission. Elliston also provides experienced researchers with checklists and easy-to-review tables to further aid in research design. This text raises some of the key issues to designing research in a multicultural or cross-cultural context and guides researchers toward ethical and effective study.

Author Biography

Edgar J. Elliston holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with cognates in International Development and Intercultural Studies from Michigan State University. He completed his MA in Missiology at Fuller Theological Seminary. His own research has addressed a range of missiological projects including receptivity research in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Sudan. Later curriculum research formed the base for the DMin in Missiology at Fuller Theological Seminary. As faculty at Fuller Theological Seminary, he designed and taught missiological research for both doctoral and master's programs.