Doctor of Philosophy
Purpose:
To develop ministry leaders through curriculum based on a biblical worldview.
The Doctor of Philosophy at Trinity is an advanced degree program designed to enhance the analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills of our adult learners and provide them with superior ability for positions of leadership and ministry. Through the completion of relevant courses and thorough analysis of precedent literature and current issues and trends, students discern how to interpret and respond to contemporary theories and practices, and how to deploy their knowledge, understanding, and skills to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Learning Competencies:
- Learners will develop a focused program of study in a specific area.
- Learners will interact with the content of the chosen program through analysis, critical evaluation, and synthesis, culminating in a Dissertation.
- Learners will conduct independent scholarly analysis and implement research findings in ministry context.
Dissertation
A Ph.D. student will successfully complete a Dissertation. In addition to the Focus Courses, a Research Project is designed to expand the knowledge of the field in the focus area of study, and to demonstrate that the degree candidate has conducted independent scholarly analysis and implementation of research findings in a ministry context.
General Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with Focus Core Information
Prerequisite for Ph.D. with Focus Core: Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (equivalent of 48 Masters Level credits). NOTE: School of Biblical and Theological Studies Ph.D. programs require a minimum of 12 Masters Level credits in Biblical Languages, and the school of Integrated Apologetics Ph.D. programs also require a minimum of 12 Masters level credits in Greek or Hebrew.
Total Credits required = 49. Th.M. must be earned before moving to the Ph.D. stage. All courses are 3 semester credit hours unless noted otherwise. Courses may be taken in any order unless otherwise specified. Transfer credit is on a case-by-case basis at the doctoral level. The transfer must be relevant to the student’s program of study and equivalent in both content and degree level of doctoral courses. Transfer (grades of ‘B’ or above) must satisfy the requirements of the program. Awarding degree credit for experiential learning is not available at the doctoral level.
Total Credits required = 49. Th.M. must be earned before moving to the Ph.D. stage. All courses are 3 semester credit hours unless noted otherwise. Courses may be taken in any order unless otherwise specified. Transfer credit is on a case-by-case basis at the doctoral level. The transfer must be relevant to the student’s program of study and equivalent in both content and degree level of doctoral courses. Transfer (grades of ‘B’ or above) must satisfy the requirements of the program. Awarding degree credit for experiential learning is not available at the doctoral level.
