Nov 21, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

PhD (New Testament)

The PhD in New Testament is an advanced academic research degree. The purpose of the Seminary’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is to prepare men and women for service in ministries of teaching and academic research. The program also meets the needs of pastors who serve in settings that demand specialized training.

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.

New Testament (12)

GRK 9740 - Greek Exegesis of Gospels and Acts 3 semester hr(s).
GRK 9750 - Greek Exegesis of Paul’s Letters 3 semester hr(s).
GRK 9760 - Greek Exegesis of General Epistles and Revelation 3 semester hr(s).
GRK 9900 - Seminar in New Testament Textual Criticism (Greek) 3 semester hr(s).

New Testament Selectives (12)

Select four of the following seminars:

BBG 9610 - Septuagint 3 semester hr(s).
BTI 9600 - Seminar in Biblical Hermeneutics 3 semester hr(s).
BTI 9800 - Seminar in the History of Biblical Interpretation 3 semester hr(s).
GRK 9830 - Readings from Second Temple Jewish Literature 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 9600 - The New Testament Canon 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 9700 - New Testament Theology 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 9820 - New Testament Themes 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).