Dec 04, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2023

Academic Catalog - Spring 2023 [ARCHIVED]

PhD (Apologetics and Culture)

In addition to the stated purpose of the PhD program at SEBTS, the purpose of the PhD in Apologetics and Culture is to prepare persons to teach within an academic setting or work within a church and/or campus ministry seeking to have an effective apologetic voice by understanding and engaging culture with the truth claims of Christ.

Students applying to this program must meet all the requirements of the PhD program as stated in the Seminary Catalogue. In addition, students must have a minimum of 12 hours in philosophy and/or apologetics with a minimum of a grade of ‘B’ in each of the courses. Applicants must participate in a personal interview with an approved area faculty member who is to serve as the student’s major professor.

PhD Introduction - 5 Hours

GEN 0000 - Sexual Abuse Prevention & Response Training 0 semester hr(s).
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.

PHI 9600 - Problem of Evil 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9850 - Miracles and the Resurrection 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9930 - Christian Faith and Science 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9301 - Creation and Creationism 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9550 - Theological Anthropology 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).
IND 9400 - Specialized PhD Research 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).