Nov 21, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

PhD (Theology and Worship)

The PhD in Theology and Worship track exists to advance the understanding and practice of worship life in the Christian church. It integrates four sub-disciplines (history, theology, anthropology, and worship studies) in order to prepare students for future roles in local church worship leadership, academic research and scholarship, and higher education classroom instruction. This program will be offered in a modified residency format.

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.

HTH/WOR 9530 - Seminar on the History of Christian Worship 3 semester hr(s).
IND 9400 - Specialized PhD Research 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9750 - Seminar on the Doctrine of the Church 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9943 - Church & Cultural Context 3 semester hr(s).
THE/WOR 9510 - The Doctrine of the Christian Life 3 semester hr(s).
THE/WOR 9520 - Doctrine of Worship Seminar 3 semester hr(s).
WOR 9540 - Readings in Theology and Worship 3 semester hr(s).
WOR/PMN 9500 - Seminar on Worship Leadership 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).