Nov 23, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2016

Academic Catalog - Spring 2016 [ARCHIVED]

PhD in Systematic Theology

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

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Ph.D. in Systematic Theology is limited to applicants who, in the judgment of the faculty, appear best qualified and most capable of using the resources that the seminary provides. Interested students will complete the application for the Ph.D. program and will take entrance exams for the Systematic Theology program.

PhD in Systematic Theology

PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 1 semester hr(s).
THE 9201 - Reading Seminar I 2 semester hr(s).
THE 9202 - Reading Seminar II 2 semester hr(s).
HTH 9640 - Seminar in Patristic Theology 3 semester hr(s).
HTH 9700 - Seminar in Reformation Theology 3 semester hr(s).
THE 9900 - Seminar on Contemporary Theology 3 semester hr(s).
____9xxx - Doctoral seminars (12 hrs, with at least 9 hrs in THE)
IND 9400 - Specialized Ph.D. Research 3 semester hr(s).
Students must also demonstrate Competency in two research languages (0 hrs)
PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).
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).