PhD in Theological Studies with a Concentration in Public Theology

PhD Residency - 38 hours

• PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 3 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 1 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9201 - Reading Seminar I 2 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9202 - Reading Seminar II 2 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 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).
• ETH 9900 - Seminar on Selected Topics in Christian Ethics * 3 semester hr(s).

• * ETH9900 is repeated but under a different topic

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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).
• THE 9750 - Seminar on the Doctrine of the Church  3 semester hr(s).
• THE 9900 - Seminar on Contemporary Theology  3 semester hr(s).
• IND 9400 - Specialized Ph.D. Research  3 semester hr(s).
• Any biblical or theological studies PhD seminar offered in intensive format in a Fall/Spring rotation. 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Residency 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 PHD9900)
• PHD 9950 - PHD Dissertation Defense 1 semester hr(s).

Total - 60 hours