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Overview

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The Doctor of Theology is a 54-credit hour resident post-graduate degree with a concentration in Theology and New Testament. It is designed to give those who already have a graduate degree, a higher level of competency in theology and biblical exposition. Our Doctor of Theology (ThD) is not designed to be a pastoral degree, it is a higher education degree that is open to both men and women. We offer three options to choose from for the final assessment in the program. He/She may choose a dissertation, a ministry project, or a comprehensive exam. 

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Educational Outcomes

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• Christlike character and spiritual maturity

• Develop a servant-hearted leadership

• Develop the ability to think critically and logically

• Advanced knowledge of hermeneutics and literary structure

• Employ a consistent literal-grammatical-historical hermeneutic for interpreting all of the Bible

• Understand the essential doctrines of orthodox Christianity 

• Ability to articulate and defend the essential doctrines of the Christian faith 

• A thorough understanding of the nature, structure, and narrative of the Bible

• An in-depth knowledge of context, purpose, argument, and theology of all 66 books in the Bible

• An advanced knowledge of context, purpose, argument, and theology of the New Testament Books

• Identify basic biblical orthodoxy and orthopraxy and make proper application for the current reader 

• Understanding of Biblical, Systematic, and Historical Theology

• Advanced understanding of New Testament Theology

• Advanced understanding of Dispensational and Covenant Theology

• Communicate God's Word effectively through preaching or teaching

• Ability to evangelize culturally and cross-culturally

• Develop a complete Biblical Worldview with the ability to apply it to every area of life

• The ability to analyze, compare, and contrast worldviews that are antithetical to the Christian Worldview

• Advanced understanding of major contemporary social, cultural, and theological issues challenging Christianity today

• Develop the tools and skills necessary for further research and study to cultivate a lifelong biblical learning process

• Enhance your ministerial skills such as, preaching, teaching, counseling, leadership, administration, education, evangelism, or spiritual formation

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Admission

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Admission into the Doctor of Theology requires a Master of Divinity (min 72 credit hrs.) or its equivalent. The remaining admission requirements are listed below.

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1. Complete online application

2. Sign doctrinal agreement statement

3. Supply two references (preferably one pastoral and one academic)

4. Provide transcript(s)

5. Provide a Master's level academic paper (exegetical or research)

6. A personal bio describing yourself and your purpose for the Doctor of Theology Degree.

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Tuition

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• 35.00 non-refundable application fee

• 175.00 per class

• 3185.00 total for classes

• Books are not included in price (est. 500.00)

• Price will increase if leveling courses are required

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