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Doctor of Philosophy Degree
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is primarily a research program that provides advanced study through the discipline of academic research and writing.  It aims to develop in the student an informed, critical approach to a chosen field of study through graduate courses, mastery of languages, and a thesis. 

 

A Ph.D. can be earned with a major in Biblical Studies or Theological Studies. 48 semester hours of academic work is required for the Ph.D. The 42 hours of course work includes the following: 39 hours of academics, 3 hours for the dissertation proposal, and 6 hours for the 50,000 word dissertation.
 

Listed below is a General Program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.  The actual program could vary depending on your previous educational and ministry experience.  Please contact the seminary for details and an evaluation.

 

Doctor of Philosophy Sample Program

Course No.

Credit Hours

Course Name

BI 801

3

 Old Testament Analysis

BI 803

3

 New Testament Analysis

BI 810

3

 Introduction to New Testament Greek

BI 815

3

 Christian Apologetics

TH 801

6

 Advanced Systematic Theology

TH 805

6

 Readings in Dispensationalism

TH 810

3

 Contemporary Issues in theology

PT 801

6

 Homiletics

PT 803

3

 Hermeneutics

PT 805

3

 Pastoral Theology

RS 801

3

 Dissertation Research

RS 803

6

 Doctoral Dissertation

 

The textbooks and requirements listed above are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Seminary for the latest information on the Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Ministry or Biblical Studies Program.

 
Admission requirements include:

  1. A First Degree in Theology:  Applicants must have a Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Arts, or Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) from an acceptable theological school.

  2. Acceptable Grade Point Average:  Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the first degree in theology.

  3. Application Form:  Application forms are available on request from the Office of Graduate Theological Education at Trinity Baptist Seminary.

  4. Transcripts:  Official transcripts of college and seminary work must be sent directly from the schools to Trinity Baptist Seminary.

  5. Recommendations:  Three letters of academic recommendation are to be sent directly to Trinity.  If an applicant comes from a school that does not give letter grades or uses some form of pass/fail system, five letters of recommendation regarding academic performance and potential are required from professors with whom the applicant has studied.

  6. Application Fee:  A fee of $25.00 must accompany the application. The fee is not refundable.

 

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