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PhD Christian Biblical Studies - Online Seminary

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BIBLICAL STUDIES - Ph.D.

Purpose:

The Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies is primarily to equip persons for vocations of teaching and research in Biblical Studies and for the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice.

DEGREE PROGRAM SUMMARY

Degree Program Parts

Credit Hours

Part I - Core Courses

15

Par II - Major Courses

14

Part III - Dissertation Work

25

Total Credit Hours Required

54

 

DEGREE PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

Part I - Core Courses*

Credit Hours

Old Testament Survey

3

New Testament Survey 3
Bible Study Methods 3
Hermeneutics I 3
Introduction to Systematic Theology 3

*Core Courses taken in the past may be transferred and credited upon receipt of transcripts.

 

Part II - Major Courses**

Credit Hours

Systematic Theology I

4

Hermeneutics II

4

Philosophical and Biblical Theology
-Two (2) Research Papers

6

**Major Courses taken in the past may be transferred and credited upon receipt of transcripts.

 

Part III - Dissertation Work

Credit Hours

Dissertation Proposal

5

Dissertation

20