Nov 21, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2014

Academic Catalog - Spring 2014 [ARCHIVED]

PhD in 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. Applicats must participate in a personal interview with an approved area faculty member who is to serve as the student’s major professor.

PhD in Apologetics and Culture

PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 1 semester hr(s).
PHI 9201 - Reading Seminar I 2 semester hr(s).
PHI 9202 - Reading Seminar II 2 semester hr(s).
PHI 9600 - Problem of Evil 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9700 - Christianity and Culture 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9850 - Miracles and the Resurrection 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9900 - Current Topics in Philosophy of Religion 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9930 - Christian Faith and Science 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9950 - Epistemology 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9960 - Metaphysics 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9540 - Independent Study 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).
Students must demonstrate competency in two research languages.
PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).
PHD 9850 - PHD Prospectus 1 semester hr(s).
Students must register for at least 16 hrs of PhD Dissertation.
PHD 9900 - PHD Dissertation 4 semester hr(s).
PHD 9950 - PHD Dissertation Defense 1 semester hr(s).