Doctoral Degree Programs

Select a category below to browse courses for your degree track. For full degree requirements, refer to the Academic Catalog.

  • Doctor of Biblical Studies (DBS) -- 39-hour program consisting of 13 courses. Minimum two and a half years to complete. Maximum six years allowed.
  • Doctor of Theology (THD) -- 48-hour program consisting of 10 courses plus a minimum of 18 dissertation credit hours. Minimum four and a half years to complete. Maximum eight years allowed. Students who complete the 30 hours of required coursework will receive a Master of Theology (ThM) before advancing to the dissertation phase.
Course Categories
  • Core Courses (Both Degrees) -- Required for all doctoral students
  • Core (Doctor of Biblical Studies) -- Required for DBS students only
  • Core (Doctor of Theology) -- Required for THD students only
  • Electives -- Required for both degrees
  • Dissertation -- Required for Doctor of Theology students only
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