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:

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.

Th.M. Stage

 RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits

 Focus Core – Varies – SEE LISTINGS UNDER SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

 Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits – SEE LISTINGS UNDER SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 credits

 Two Academic Presentations – 2 credits 

 Ph.D. Stage

 Research Core – Varies – SEE LISTINGS UNDER SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

Two Academic Presentations – 2 credits 

 RW 800 Research Within a Christian Worldview – 3 credits

Prospectus Development and Hearing – 0 credits

Ph.D. Candidacy Stage

 RW 756 Dissertation – 12 credits

Trinity offers the following Degrees at the Doctor of Philosophy level in the School of Biblical and Theological Studies:

Trinity offers the following Degrees at the Doctor of Philosophy level in the School of Christ-Centered Counseling:

Trinity offers the following Degrees at the Doctor of Philosophy level in the School of Integrated Apologetics:

Trinity Offers the following Degrees at the Doctor of Philosophy level in the School of Practical Ministry:

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