PTS Catalogue - Princeton Theological Seminary

Doctor of Philosophy Program
The Doctor of Philosophy program is designed to prepare men and women for
independent scholarship in various dimensions of the study of religion and for
teaching in colleges and seminaries. Programs are offered in twelve fields of study,
organized into five broad areas:
Ecumenics, and History of Religions)
History of Doctrine)
Individualized interdisciplinary programs are also sometimes permitted under the
direct administration of the Ph.D. Studies Committee.
A personal interview is not required as part of the Ph.D. admissions process, but
visitors are welcome. It is preferred that appointments be scheduled in advance
through the Office of Academic Affairs, Ph.D. Studies during the months of
October, November, and December. A visit may be requested through the Ph.D.
web page: www.ptsem.edu/phd.
The office may be contacted as follows:
Office of Academic Affairs, Ph.D. Studies
Princeton Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 821
Princeton, NJ 08542-0803
Telephone: 609.497.7818
Toll-free telephone number: 800.622.6767, ext. 7818
Fax: 609.497.7819
Email: phd@ptsem.edu
Web: www.ptsem.edu/phd
Ph.D. Vision Statement
The Ph.D. program of Princeton Theological Seminary forms scholars, servants, and
leaders of the church and the academy through constructive, critical engagement
with the Christian tradition in its complexity and diversity, and where appropriate,
in conversation with other religious and intellectual traditions in their multiplicity
and variety.
Holding together love of God and love of learning in a single vision, Princeton’s
program nurtures excellence in (1) research and writing, (2) teaching, and (3) academic
citizenship. To that end, it
(1) emphasizes thorough engagement with foundational materials, research
traditions, and contemporary debates within and across disciplines;
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