PhD in Preaching

PhD Introduction - 5 Hours

• PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 2 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Integrative Colloquium - 3 Hours

• 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 Research Seminars - 24 Hours

NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in one research language before beginning their fifth seminar.

• BTI 9600 - Seminar in Biblical Hermeneutics 3 semester hr(s).
• IND 9400 - Specialized PhD Research 3 semester hr(s).
• LED 9320 - Biblical Foundations for Leadership 3 semester hr(s). May be substituted for another PhD seminar by the approval of the PhD student’s major professor.
• LED 9355 - The Personal Life of the Leader 3 semester hr(s). May be substituted for another PhD seminar by the approval of the PhD student’s major professor.
• PRS 9600 - Seminar in Expository Preaching 3 semester hr(s).
• PRS 9650 - The Theology of Preaching 3 semester hr(s).
• PRS 9800 - The Preaching Tradition 3 semester hr(s).
• PRS 9900 - Current Trends in Preaching 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Mentor Directed Studies - 6 Hours

• PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
• PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Comprehensive Exams - 4 Hours

NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in their second research language before beginning sitting for comprehensive exams.

• PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).

PhD Prospectus and Dissertation - 18 Hours

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

Total - 60 Hours