The Doctor of Theology at Trinity is an advanced degree program designed to enhance the analytical, practical, 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.
Project: A Th.D. student will successfully complete a Thesis or Academic Monograph. 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.
Purpose: To develop ministry leaders through curriculum based on a biblical worldview.
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.
Trinity Offers the following Degrees at the Doctor of Theology level:
- Doctor of Theology in Biblical Theology
- Doctor of Theology in Systematic Theology
- Doctor of Theology in Nouthetic Counseling
- Doctor of Theology in Theological Apologetics
- Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Theology
General Th.D. with Focus Information
Prerequisite for Th.D with Focus Core: Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (equivalent of 48 Masters Level credits).
Total Credits Required = 49 credits. The Th.M must be earned before progressing to the next 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.
Doctor of Theology in Biblical Theology
ThM Stage
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits Focus Core – 15 credits
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- BS 718 Contemporary Hermeneutics
- BS 828 New Testament Use of the Old Testament
- TH 733 New Testament Theology
- TH 783 Old Testament Theology
- BS 877 Primary Source Studies
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Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
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- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
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QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
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- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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RW 725 Writing for Christian Scholarship – 3 credits
RW 720 Prospectus Development and Hearing – 0 credits
ThD Candidacy Stage
RW 828 Academic Monograph or Thesis – 12 credits
49 credits
Doctor of Theology in Systematic Theology
ThM Stage
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits Focus Core – 15 credits
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- BS 718 Contemporary Hermeneutics
- TH 803 Systematic Theology I
- TH 804 Systematic Theology II
- TH 733 Issues in New Testament Theology
- TH 783 Issues in Old Testament Theology
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Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
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- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
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QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
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- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
RW 800 Research Within a Christian Worldview – 3 credits
RW 720 Prospectus Development and Hearing – 0 credits
ThD Candidacy Stage
RW 828 Academic Monograph or Thesis – 12 credits
49 credits
Doctor of Theology in Nouthetic Counseling
ThM Stage
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits Focus Core – 15 credits
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- TH 803 Theology I
- TH 804 Theology II
- BC 713 Advanced Principles of Biblical Counseling
- BC 774 The Problem of Suffering
- BC 804 Counseling Families in the Church
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Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
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- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
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QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
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- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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RW 800 Research Within a Christian Worldview – 3 credits
RW 720 Prospectus Development and Hearing – 0 credits
ThD Candidacy Stage
RW 828 Academic Monograph or Thesis – 12 credits
49 credits
Doctor of Theology in Theological Apologetics
ThM Stage
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits Focus Core – 15 credits
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- AP 841 Contemporary Apologetics I
- AP 842 Contemporary Apologetics II
- TH 803 Theology 1
- TH 804 Theology 2
- PH 766 Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil
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Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
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- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
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QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
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- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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RW 725 Writing for Christian Scholarship – 3 credits
RW 720 Prospectus Development and Hearing – 0 credits
ThD Candidacy Stage
RW 828 Academic Monograph or Thesis – 12 credits
49 credits
Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Theology
ThM Stage
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
Focus Core – 15 credits
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- PM 741 Applied Research in Theology of Ministry
- PM 794 Research and Analysis of Ministry and Contextualization
- LD 700 Advanced Topics in Strategic Planning for the Church
- TH 803 Systematic Theology I
- TH 804 Systematic Theology II
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Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
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- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
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QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
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- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
- EL 762 Elective Related to Focus of Study
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Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
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- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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RW 725 Writing for Christian Scholarship – 3 credits
RW 720 Prospectus Development and Hearing – 0 credits
ThD Candidacy Stage
RW 828 Academic Monograph or Thesis – 12 credits
49 credits