CURRICULA - doctoral PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION

The Doctor Degree is presented to students who have accomplished the completion of a minimum of 180 semester credit hours.  Evangelical Theological Seminary's Doctor Degree program has a 40 semester credit hour minimum of study.  A Bachelor Degree and a Master Degree are required and must be from an acceptable seminary, college, or university.  The student may receive earned credits through transfer from a recognized seminary, college, or university to Evangelical Theological Seminary.  Also, credits may be earned toward the Doctor Degree through verifiable ministerial life experience.  A doctoral dissertation is required and receives 10 credit hours.  The Doctor Degree will require approximately three years to five years to complete.  This includes the Doctoral Dissertation.  A 3.0 (B) grade average is mandatory for graduation in the doctoral program.  Evangelical Theological Seminary must receive confirmation of high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent and transcripts verifying the completion of the Bachelor Degree and Master Degree, with all other courses which the student desires to transfer.

The Doctor Degree will include the following: 30 semester credit hours for the required courses, 10 semester credit hours for the Doctoral Dissertation, and an Oral Defense.

DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY

The Doctor of Theology (Th. D.) is made academically available for pastors, staff members, and leaders in other church related ministries who desire an in-depth theological knowledge. Degree requirements include ten courses, the Doctoral Dissertation, and the Oral Defense.

• ST 631 Theology of Old Testament

• ST 632 Theology of New Testament

• ST 639 Spiritual Realm

• SS 632 Dead Sea Scrolls

• ST 633 Theological Introduction

• RP 631 Theological Reasoning

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY   

The Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) is made academically available to present comprehensive and scholastic information on church related ministries.  This will educationally provide the theological foundation for pastors, missionaries, evangelists, music ministers and other church workers. This degree requires ten courses and does not require the Doctoral Dissertation or the Oral Defense.

• CA 631 Churches and the Law

• CM 631 Missiology

• ST 638 Pneumatology

• ST 636 Eschatology

• RP 634 Analysis of Ethics 

• ST 639 Spiritual Realm 

DOCTOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES   

The Doctor of Biblical Studies (D. B. S.) is made academically available in order that each student receives a thorough theological knowledge of important biblical issues.  These in-depth courses will spiritually and intellectually augment the understanding of Scripture. Degree requirements include ten courses, the Doctoral Dissertation, and the Oral Defense.

• SS 632 Dead Sea Scrolls

• ST 639 Spiritual Realm

• HG 631 Hebrew

• ST 634 Christian Theology

• HG 632 Greek

• ST 636 Eschatology

DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION   

The Doctor of Religious Education (D. R. Ed.) is made academically available for religious educators.  These very consequential courses will provide pastors, administrators, teachers, and others with important educational concepts. Degree requirements include ten courses, the Doctoral Dissertation, and the Oral Defense.

• RP 632 Apologetics

• RP 633 Religion and Philosophy

• CE 633 Teaching Advancement

• RP 634 Ethical Perspectives

• RP 631 Theological Reasoning

• CE 632 Christian Ed Curricula

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY   

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Religious Major) is awarded to those who have successfully completed their academic studies in a distinctive religious discipline.  The receiving of this degree demonstrates each student's aspirations for academic achievement in their religious endeavors. The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) relates to studies in the following religious academic disciplines:  Theology, Ministry, Biblical Studies, and Religious Education.  These four disciplines offer the opportunity for students to expand their field of study into various religious categories. Degree requirements include ten courses, the Doctoral Dissertation, and the Oral Defense. 

The following are Non-Elective courses and are required:

• ST 631 Theology of the Old Testament  

• ST 632 Theology of the New Testament  

• CO 631 Concepts of Christian Counseling 

The Doctor of Philosophy student may elect any seven courses which are in their major discipline and the 600 series course list.  The student elective course choices must be approved by the seminary. 

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling Degree is a specialized academic program with concentrated studies presented by Evangelical Theological Seminary in order to prepare the individual for a specialized religious vocation. Degree requirements include ten courses, the Doctoral Dissertation, and the Oral Defense.

• ST  637 Thanatology

• ST 639 Spiritual Realm

• CO 632 The Human Mind

• CO 636 Counseling Practicum

• CO 633 Societal Disorders

• CO 634 Marriage and Family