The Doctor of Philosophy

Old Testament

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Old Testament

In addition to the stated purpose of the PhD program at SEBTS, the purpose of the PhD in Old Testament is to prepare students who (1) desire to teach Old Testament or a related discipline in colleges and seminaries; (2) desire to minister as pastor-theologians in local churches; (3) desire to use their knowledge of Old Testament Studies in their ministries in global mission contexts.

  • Residential

At a Glance

  • 5

    phd introduction

  • 3

    phd integrative colloquium

  • 24

    phd research seminars

  • 6

    phd mentor directed studies

  • 4

    phd comprehensive exams

  • 18

    phd prospectus and dissertation

  • 60

    total hours

Program Courses

Some people describe seminary as a hoop to jump through, but I found my time at Southeastern to be a life-giving, spiritually edifying experience. Southeastern encouraged in me an undeniable love for God’s word. No amount of effort is too great to understand it or communicate it to someone else. What I saw, exemplified both in the classroom and even just in the culture of Southeastern, is the non-negotiable nature of the Great Commission. Southeastern emphasized that all of us are called to go in some capacity, and that we are most like Christ when we go to hard places.

Mark Turner MDiv and PhD

PhD in Context

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

  • Teach Old Testament In Higher Education

  • Serve as a Pastor-Theologian in the local church

  • Write for Christian Literary Publications

What Courses Will I Take?

Foundations Stage

  • PHD 9100 – PhD Program Orientation
  • PHD 9101 – Introduction to Research and Writing
  • GEN 0000 – Sexual Abuse Prevention & Response Training
  • CQM 9010 – Integrative Colloquium I
  • CQM 9020 – Integrative Colloquium II
  • Foundations Stage Seminars: Select four seminars from the PhD specialization’s prescribed seminars.
  • First Research Language
  • THM 8600 – Th.M. Portfolio

 

Seminars

Below is a list of the prescribed seminars for this PhD specialization. Students must demonstrate proficiency in one research language before beginning their fifth seminar. Four seminars (16hrs) will be completed during the Foundations Stage of the PhD program of study and the remaining four seminars (16hrs) during the Advanced Stage. Seminars may be completed in any order, though IND 9400 is to be taken as one of the last seminars needed (either the 7th or 8th seminar).

Old Testament

  • HEB 9730 – Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Law
  • HEB 9740 – Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Writings
  • HEB 9750 – Seminar in Selected Hebrew Texts from the Prophets
  • HEB 9800 – Seminar in Advanced Hebrew Grammar

Old Testament Selectives

Select four of the following seminars:

  • BBG 9610 – Septuagint
  • BBG 9700 – Archaeology and History of Israel/ANE
  • BTI 9600 – Seminar in Biblical Hermeneutics
  • HEB 9810 – Advanced Aramaic
  • HEB 9820 – Readings from ANE Literature
  • HEB 9830 – Readings from Second Temple Jewish Literature
  • OTS 9700 – Seminar in Old Testament Theology
  • IND 9400 – Specialized PhD Research

 

Advanced Stage

  • PHD 9102 – Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education
  • Advanced Stage Seminars: Select four seminars from the PhD specialization’s prescribed seminars.
  • PHD 9501 – Mentor Directed Studies I
  • PHD 9502 – Mentor Directed Studies II
  • Second Research Language
  • PHD 9800 – Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams

 

Candidate Stage

  • PHD 9850 – PHD Prospectus
  • PHD 9900 – PHD Dissertation
    • Students must register for three dissertation blocks for a total of 6 hours.
  • PHD 9950 – PHD Dissertation Defense

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