Trinity Offers Five 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
- BS 718 Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics
- BS 828 Studies in the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
- TH 733 Issues in New Testament Theology
- TH 783 Issues in Old Testament Theology
- BS 877 Research in Primary Source Studies
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
- 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
- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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
- BS 718 Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics
- TH 803 Christian Theology I
- TH 804 Christian Theology II
- TH 733 Issues in New Testament Theology
- TH 783 Issues in Old Testament Theology
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
- 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
- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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 Nouthetic Counseling
ThM Stage
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits Focus Core – 15 credits
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- TH 803 Christian Theology I
- TH 804 Christian Theology II
- BC 713 Advanced Principles of Biblical Counseling
- BC 774 The Problem of Suffering: Inquiry and Research
- BC 804 Counseling Families in the Church
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
- 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
- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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 Theological Apologetics
ThM Stage
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits Focus Core – 15 credits
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- AP 840 Contemporary Apologetics I
- AP 841 Contemporary Apologetics II
- TH 803 Christian Theology I
- TH 804 Christian Theology II
- PH 766 Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
- 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
- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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 Christian Theology I
- TH 804 Christian Theology II
Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
- SF 700 Spiritual Formation Elective
Academic Presentations – 2 Credits
- RW 721 Academic Presentation I
- RW 722 Academic Presentation II
QP 801 Doctoral Qualification Module – 0 Credits
ThD Stage
Research Core – 12 credits
- 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
- RW 723 Academic Presentation III
- RW 724 Academic Presentation IV
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