Nov 23, 2024

Academic Catalog - Fall 2019

Academic Catalog - Fall 2019 [ARCHIVED]

PhD in Systematic Theology

In addition to the stated purpose of the PhD program at SEBTS, the purpose of the PhD in Systematic Theology is to prepare students who (1) desire to teach systematic theology or a related discipline in colleges and seminaries; (2) desire to minister as pastor-theologians in local churches; and (3) desire to use systematic theology in their ministries in global mission contexts.

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Ph.D. in Systematic Theology is limited to applicants who, in the judgment of the faculty, appear best qualified and most capable of using the resources that the seminary provides. Interested students will complete the application for the Ph.D. program and will take entrance exams for the Systematic Theology program.

PhD in Systematic Theology - 60 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).
HTH 9640 - Seminar in Patristic Theology 3 semester hr(s).
HTH 9700 - Seminar in Reformation Theology 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9900 - Seminar on Contemporary Theology 3 semester hr(s).
NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in one research language before beginning their fifth seminar. (0 hrs)
____9xxx - FOUR Doctoral Seminars (12 semester hrs, with at least 9 hrs in THE from the following)

• THE 9550 - Seminar on the Doctrine of Humanity

• THE 9600 - Seminar in the Doctrine of the Trinity

• THE 9700 - Seminar in Christology

• THE 9750 - Seminar on the Doctrine of the Church

• THE 9800 - Seminar on a Selected Doctrine (May be repeated for different topics)

• THE/WOR 9510 - The Doctrine of the Christian Life

• THE/WOR 9520 - Doctrine of Worship Seminar

• THE 9500 - Seminar in Theological Foundations

IND 9400 - Specialized Ph.D. Research 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).
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).