Nov 23, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2016

Academic Catalog - Spring 2016 [ARCHIVED]

PhD in Theology and Worship

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

PhD Theology and Worship

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).
HIS/WOR 9530 - Seminar on the History of Christian Worship 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9750 - Seminar on the Doctrine of the Church 3 semester hr(s).
THE/WOR 9520 - Doctrine of Worship Seminar 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9943 - Church & Cultural Context 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9700 - Christianity and Culture 3 semester hr(s).
WOR/PMN 9500 - Seminar on Worship Leadership 3 semester hr(s).
THE/WOR 9510 - The Doctrine of the Christian Life 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).
IND 9400 - Specialized Ph.D. Research 3 semester hr(s).
Students must also demonstrate competency in two research languages (0 hrs)
PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).
PHD 9850 - PHD Prospectus 1 semester hr(s).
Students register for four units of PHD 9900 Credits / Units: 16
PHD 9900 - PHD Dissertation 4 semester hr(s).
PHD 9950 - PHD Dissertation Defense 1 semester hr(s).