Nov 23, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

PhD (Old Testament)

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

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.

Old Testament (12)

HEB 9730 - Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Law 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 9740 - Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Writings 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 9750 - Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Prophets 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 9800 - Seminar in Advanced Hebrew Grammar 3 semester hr(s).

Old Testament Selectives (12)

Select four of the following seminars:

BBG 9610 - Septuagint 3 semester hr(s).
BBG 9700 - Archaeology and History of Israel/ANE 3 semester hr(s).
BTI 9600 - Seminar in Biblical Hermeneutics 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 9810 - Advanced Aramaic 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 9820 - Readings from ANE Literature 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 9830 - Readings from Second Temple Jewish Literature 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 9700 - Seminar in Old Testament Theology 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).