PhD Christian Education - Online Seminary

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - Ph.D.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Education degree is to equip persons for denominational or interdenominational leadership positions in the field of religious education, and for teaching and research.

DEGREE PROGRAM SUMMARY

Degree Program Parts	Credit Hours
Part I - Core Courses	15
Par II - Major Courses	14
Part III - Dissertation Work	25
Total Credit Hours Required	54

DEGREE PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

Part I - Core Courses*	Credit Hours
Old Testament Survey	3
New Testament Survey	3
Bible Study Methods	3
Hermeneutics I	3
Introduction to Systematic Theology	3

*Core Courses taken in the past may be transferred and credited upon receipt of transcripts.

 

Part II - Major Courses**	Credit Hours
Systematic Theology I	4
Christian History I	4
Philosophy and Education -Two (2) Research Papers	6

**Major Courses taken in the past may be transferred and credited upon receipt of transcripts.

 

Part III - Dissertation Work	Credit Hours
Dissertation Proposal	5
Dissertation	20