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Africa International University
Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies
- Nairobi, Kenya
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Theological studies recognizes that most of the challenges facing the church in Africa – and beyond – are theological in nature.


Graduate Theological Union
Doctorate in Christian Theology
- Berkeley, USA
PhD
On-Campus
English
Students in this concentration engage in the ongoing task of interpreting Christian belief in response to modern and post-modern cultures.
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Asbury Theological Seminary
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies
- Beeson International Center (Right) McKenna Chapel (Left), USA
PhD
On-Campus
English
Asbury Theological Seminary’s 48-hour (plus dissertation work) Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies focuses on either the Old Testament or New Testament in the context of the entire biblical scholarship. Approval of the Research Readiness Review at the end of the first academic year. Attendance of the weekly school seminars and the annual interdisciplinary colloquium of Advanced Research Programs.


Pan Africa Christian University
PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy (PMFT)
- Nairobi, Kenya
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in MFT is an advanced course of the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is grounded in a Christian worldview that presents a holistic perspective of human nature including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of maturation.


Graduate Theological Union
Doctorate in History of Christianity
- Berkeley, USA
PhD
On-Campus
English
Students in this concentration study the Christian religion through critical historical investigation of the unity, diversity, and development of Christian communities, their material cultures and spiritualities, and their relations to other religions.


Graduate Theological Union
Doctorate in New Testament
- Berkeley, USA
PhD
On-Campus
English
Students in this concentration engage in multidisciplinary study of Christian literature (both canonical and non-canonical).


Samford University
PhD in Theology for the Church
- Birmingham, USA
PhD
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Theology for the Church serves students who understand their vocation in ecclesial terms. The ideal student wishes to expand and deepen their theological knowledge for the sake of the church’s witness. They have broad theological interests across the disciplines and desire growth as theological generalists. At the same time, the ideal student brings a specialist’s drive to pursue a particular theological subject in their dissertation research.


International Baptist College
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
- Chandler, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Ministry program's purpose is to provide professional and academic preparation for the highest level of leadership in Christian ministry.


Trinity Bible College
Ph.D. Practical Theology
- Ellendale, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
Trinity's PhD Practical Theology is a research degree affording candidates a range of subject options over a wide spectrum of study fields.


Boston University School of Theology
Practical Theology, Doctor of Philosophy
- Boston, USA
PhD
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the PhD degree program in Practical Theology is to discover and extend knowledge and enhance teaching competence in practical theology. Practical theology is the theologically positioned, interdisciplinary study of religious communities' practices and the traditions and social contexts that shape and challenge those practices.


Florida Christian University
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology
- Orlando, USA
PhD
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English, Portuguese, Spanish
This program will equip the student to know the methods of qualitative, historical, and practical theological research, to grow in understanding of the biblical, historical and theological warrants for contemporary ministerial practice and to develop effectiveness in the expository communication of Scripture, through oral and written media.


Institute for Christian Studies
Ph.D. Program
- Toronto, Canada
PhD
English
The Ph.D. program is intended for junior members (students) whose principal vocation is the life of scholarship and teaching. Graduates of the doctoral program are well-equipped to enter research or teaching positions. Admission requirements include a master's degree with a thesis component, a background in philosophy, and prior work in a related area of study.


Huntsville Bible College
Doctor of Ministry
- Huntsville, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Huntsville Bible College Doctor of Ministry– Biblical Leadership is designed to provide advanced preparation for the field of Biblical Leadership. The purpose of the program is to develop competent and effective experts to assume critical leadership roles.


Pontifical University Of The Holy Cross
Doctorate in Church Communication
- Rome, Italy
PhD
English, Spanish, Italian
The third cycle is a specialized research track mainly targeted to those who wish to teach and do university research.


Graduate Theological Union
Doctorate in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
- Berkeley, USA
PhD
On-Campus
English
Students in this concentration work to develop competencies in broad-ranging aspects of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
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