Our research-based doctoral programs were established to enable students to make valuable and original contributions to the greater Christian community. Doctoral programs are flexible and self-directed.

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Doctor of Theology

Doctor of Theology (DTh) is an academic program based upon the successful completion of a dissertation of 40,000 words (approximately 160 pages in length; the equivalent of 30 credit hours). Requirements to enter the DTh.: a Bachelor degree from a recognized institution and a Masters degree of at least 36 semester credit hours in a religious discipline.

Doctor in Sacred Theology

Doctor of Sacred Theology (STD) is an academic program based upon the successful completion of a dissertation of 40,000 words (approximately 160 pages in length; the equivalent of 30 credit hours). Requirements to enter the STD: a Bachelor degree from a recognized institution and a Masters degree of at least 64 semester credit hours in a religious discipline.