PhD Applied Theology

Applied Theology

The Ph.D. in Applied Theology offers expertise in theological praxis for pastor-theologians, teachers, and missionaries who are going to serve in various leadership contexts across the globe. Students can choose between two tracks:

The North American Missiology track is designed for church planters, pastors and leaders who are actively working in church plant or renewal in a North American context.

The International Missiology track is designed for IMB personnel who are currently serving overseas and others who serve in a similar capacity and want to more effectvely proclaim the Gospel around the world.

Students enter the program as a community of scholars and will normally remain together through a series of seminars that meet twice annually at various times throughout the year. This format allows students to remain in their current position while engaging in Ph.D. studies.

The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of three academic years for completion: two years of coursework prior to the dissertation stage and one full year for dissertation work. Students must complete the program within seven years.