Theology, PhD (Men)
What Will I Study?
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theology requires a total of 96-100 graduate hours beyond a bachelor's degree. This degree consists of a 54-hour major, including 3 hours of dissertation credit, and two 18-hour minors chosen by the student under the direction of his academic advisor. The concentrations for the minors are Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Church Ministries. Additional hours include 6-10 hours of practical ministerial requirements.
The doctoral program in Theology focuses on both biblical and systematic theology, with a significant emphasis on arriving at the meaning of the biblical text by careful exegesis. This is then followed by arriving at a synthesis and systematization of biblical teaching on Scripture's primary themes. This program also includes the study and refutation of the theological systems of Roman Catholicism, liberal Protestantism, and the major cults which base their teachings on a misreading of the Bible.
Program Outline
The following core courses are required:
- Dissertation Defense - Required
- Doctoral Comprehensives - Required
- Theology Dissertation Research
- Greek Language Proficiency - Required
- Hebrew Language Proficiency - Required
- Modern Language Proficiency - Required
- Minors (2, 18-hour concentrations)
- Ministry Practicum
- Systematic Theology
- Systematic Theology
- Old Testament Theology
- Issues in Church Ministry
- New Testament Theology
- History of Doctrine
- History of Doctrine
- History of Fundamentalism & Evangelicalism
- The Holy Spirit
- Eschatology
- Advanced Old Testament Theology I
- Advanced Old Testament Theology II
- Advanced New Testament Theology
- Christology
- Contemporary Theology
- Teaching Internship
9 hours of course work must be selected from the following:
What Will My Career Options Be?
The Office of Extension Ministries assists qualified BJU alumni and current students nearing graduation with church ministry opportunities. Many churches contact this office in search of prospective candidates for various positions. A personal profile may be obtained from the office, and related issues may be discussed with the Director of Ministerial Training. Pastors, camp directors, mission board directors, and other recruiters often visit the campus to find personnel for their ministries.