Nov 23, 2024

Academic Catalog - Fall 2019

Academic Catalog - Fall 2019 [ARCHIVED]

PhD in Theological Studies with a Concentration in Public Theology

In addition to the stated purpose of the PhD program at SEBTS, the purpose of the PhD in Theological Studies with a Concentration in Public Theology is to prepare students who desire (1) to teach in the field of Theological Studies, and its related disciplines, in colleges and seminaries; (2) to minister as pastor-theologians in local churches; (3) to give gospel witness in the public square, specifically the political arena; (4) to use public theology in their ministries in local and global contexts; and (5) to contribute meaningful scholarship to the ongoing debates in public theology within the academy.

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).
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).

PhD in Theological Studies with a Concentration in Public Theology

PhD Seminars - 38 hours

PhD Examinations - 4 hours

PhD Candidacy - 18 hours

Total - 60 hours