Master of International Religious Research—Genealogical
Specialist
Prerequisite: Graduate student of PLCGS or equivalent bachelor's degree in family history, history, or other equivalent degree. For student advising, please use the chat app to book an appointment with Angela Breidenbach, executive director, or call 800.580.0165 x1.
This course holds your core curriculum. You will return to this course throughout your International Religious Research specialty study program. The first two 45-minute mentoring sessions are included in this course. The next two (of the four) 45-minute sessions will be in the International Religious Research Dissertation course. You'll have access to your mentor and student advisor through your entire program via the chat app and email. But you'll meet four times via Zoom one-on-one.
You'll begin the program with this course. All required and elective courses are noted inside the course with assignments to help you begin forming your dissertation presentation. If you've taken one of the required or elective courses, you do not need to take it a second time. Because of the possible combinations of course work previously completed, student contact hours in this International Religious Records program will vary. Most courses range 18-24 hours of direct work by the student.
You'll work through the program curriculum, assignments, and then finish with the last course, Specialty Studies: International Religious Research Dissertation, which includes a 30-minute public education Zoom presentation. That recording link will be given to you for future marketing, showcasing your expertise, and building credibility within the genealogical industry.
For more information, please book a student advising appointment with Angela Breidenbach using the chat app or call 800.580.0165 x1.
MASTER-LEVEL: Prerequisite for Graduate students of PLCGS or equivalent degree in family history, history, or other equivalent degree. For student advising, please use the chat app to book an appointment with Angela Breidenbach, executive director, or call 800.580.0165 x1.
This course holds your core curriculum. You will return to this course throughout your International Religious Research specialty study program. The first two 45-minute mentoring sessions are included in this course. The next two (of the four) 45-minute sessions will be in the International Religious Research Dissertation course. You'll have access to your mentor and student advisor through your entire program via the chat app and email. But you'll meet four times via Zoom one-on-one.
You'll begin the program with this course. All required and elective courses are noted inside the course with assignments to help you begin forming your dissertation presentation. If you've taken one of the required or elective courses, you do not need to take it a second time. Because of the possible combinations of course work previously completed, student contact hours in this International Religious Records program will vary. Most courses range 18-24 hours of direct work by the student.
You'll work through the program curriculum, assignments, and then finish with the last course, Specialty Studies: International Religious Research Dissertation, which includes a 45-minute public education Zoom presentation. That recording link will be given to you for future marketing, showcasing your expertise, and building credibility within the genealogical industry.
For more information, please book a student advising appointment with Angela Breidenbach using the chat app or call 800.580.0165 x1.
This course focuses on preparing your presentation dissertation. It’s a “hands-on” course where you develop all aspects of the dissertation, including the biographical sketch, marketing your specialty, handout material, creating presentation slides; and much more. To take this course, you should have either a PLCGS post nominal from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies or a Bachelor's degree in history or family history or equivalent from another institution. If you're not sure, please book a student advising appointment through the chat app with Angela Breidenbach, Executive Director and Master-leve Professor for Specialties Studies.
In order to complete this course, the student must develop and give a 45-minute presentation to an audience of students and invited guests via Zoom. Your dissertation is a presentation of your expertise on a topic of your choice within the religious records area, showcasing that expert topic builds credibility to clientele and the industry.
You will receive the recorded session to continue building your expert reputation. Collaborating on our YouTube channels would be a great way to share your dissertation publicly. That will be your decision once you’ve finished the course.
Compulsory materials, choose 1 or both
Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians
Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards
To take this
course, you should have either a PLCGS post nominal from the
International Institute of Genealogical Studies or a Bachelor's
degree in history or family history or equivalent from another
institution. If you're not sure, please book a student advising
appointment through the chat app with Angela Breidenbach,
Executive Director and Master-leve Professor for Specialties
Studies.
A dissertation is a demonstration of your expertise.
This course focuses on preparing your presentation dissertation. It’s a “hands-on” course where you develop all aspects of the dissertation, including the biographical sketch, marketing your specialty, handout material, creating presentation slides; and much more.
In order to complete this course, the student must develop and give a 45-minute presentation to an audience of students and invited guests via Zoom. Your dissertation is a presentation of your expertise on a topic of your choice within the religious records area, showcasing that expert topic builds credibility to clientele and the industry.
You will receive the recorded session to continue building your expert reputation. Collaborating on our YouTube channels would be a great way to share your dissertation publicly. That will be your decision once you’ve finished the course.
Compulsory materials, (choose 1 or both):
Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians
Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards