Dec 04, 2024

Academic Catalog - Fall 2014

Academic Catalog - Fall 2014 [ARCHIVED]

PhD in Theological Studies

The PhD in Theological Studies is designed for pastors and teachers who are going to teach theological studies in liberal arts colleges and universities, churches, and majority world academic or ecclesial contexts. It offers expertise in the disciplines of systematic theology, historical theology, philosophy of religion, and ethics while providing concentration in one of those specific fields. The concentration the student chooses generally coincides with the focus of his or her dissertation.

PhD Program Summary

PhD Residency - 38 hrs

PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 1 semester hr(s).
PHD 9201 - Reading Seminar I 2 semester hr(s).
PHD 9202 - Reading Seminar II 2 semester hr(s).
___ 9xxx - 8 Doctoral Seminars 24 semester hr(s). At least 4 must be within the student’s concentration.
PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Residency Examinations - 4 hours

First Research Language Competency 0 semester hr(s).
Second Research Language 0 semester hr(s).
PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).

PhD Candidacy - 18 hours

PHD 9850 - PHD Prospectus 1 semester hr(s).
PHD 9900 - PHD Dissertation 4 semester hr(s). (Students must register for 16 hrs of PHD9900)
PHD 9950 - PHD Dissertation Defense 1 semester hr(s).