PhD in Theological Studies with a Concentration in Public Theology

PhD Seminars - 38 hours

• PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 2 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 3 semester hr(s).
• CQM 9001 - Integrative Colloquium: Biblical Studies 1 semester hr(s).
• CQM 9002 - Integrative Colloquium: Theological Studies 1 semester hr(s).
• CQM 9003 - Integrative Colloquium: Applied Theological Studies 1 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).
• THE 9943 - Church & Cultural Context 3 semester hr(s).
• THE 9945 - Seminar in Christianity, Politics, and Public Life 3 semester hr(s).
• ETH/THE 9944 - Seminar on the History of Political Thought 3 semester hr(s).
• ETH 9750 - Seminar in Contemporary Moral Theology 3 semester hr(s).
• ETH 9800 - Seminar on the History of Moral Theology 3 semester hr(s).
• ETH 9900 - Seminar on Selected Topics in Christian Ethics 3 semester hr(s). Topic is Contemporary Issues in Ethics and Public Policy (held in conjunction with the ERLC).

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• Students must select any TWO elective seminars (i.e., out of concentration) from offered PhD level seminars. Examples would include:

• ETH 9904 - Seminar in Political Theology  3 semester hr(s).
• ETH 9902 - Seminar in Law and Gospel  3 semester hr(s).
• ETH 9900 - Seminar on Selected Topics in Christian Ethics . Topic is Public Theology (held in conjunction with the ERLC).  3 semester hr(s).
• IND 9400 - Specialized Ph.D. Research  3 semester hr(s).

PhD Examinations - 4 hours

• First Research Language Competency 0 semester hr(s).
• Second Research Language 0 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).

PhD Candidacy - 18 hours

• PHD 9850 - PHD Prospectus 1 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9900 - PHD Dissertation 4 semester hr(s). Students must register for 16 hrs of PhD Dissertation.
• PHD 9950 - PHD Dissertation Defense 1 semester hr(s).

Total - 60 hours