Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
PH.D. DEGREE
PURPOSE
The program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree is
designed for those who are capable of doing research at the
highest level, with a view to becoming scholars and educational
leaders in various fields of Christian ministry.
GOALS
Educational Goals
To enable students to:
• do in-depth research in both primary and secondary sources
relating to their chosen field of study;
• understand and critique the major issues in their chosen field
and the main views on those issues; and
• articulate conservative, evangelical theology.
Spiritual Goal
To enable students to manifest a maturing and Spirit-filled character.
Ministry Goals
To enable students to:
• demonstrate ability and acceptability in Christian ministry; and
• communicate effectively through one or more of the following:
preaching, teaching, evangelism, and writing.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must (1) hold the Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.),
Master of Theology degree (Th.M.), or Master of Sacred Theology
(S.T.M.) degree; (2) have an academic record that demonstrates
superior ability; (3) satisfactorily pass a written examination
in the field of their intended major and an oral examination of
their Christian experience, scholarship, theology, achievement,
and purpose; and (4) show evidence that they:
• have saving faith in Christ;
• are of proven Christian character;
• are endowed with appropriate spiritual gifts; and
• adhere to the following doctrines: the authority and inerrancy
of Scripture, the Trinity, the full deity and humanity of Christ,
the spiritual lostness of the human race, the substitutionary
atonement and bodily resurrection of Christ, salvation by
faith alone in Christ alone, and the physical return of Christ.
Applications for the doctoral program must be received by the
Admissions Office by January 1 for admission the following fall
semester or by September 1 for admission the following spring
semester. The completed applications are then considered by
the Ph.D. Studies Committee for preliminary acceptance.
Further details on admission requirements and procedures are
given in the Doctor of Philosophy handbook, available from the
Admissions Office.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students in the Ph.D. program may major in either the Division
of Biblical Studies or the Division of Theological Studies.
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