Advanced Degrees

Southeastern’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) prepares students for a lifetime of ministry through the church: teaching, missions, theological scholarship, and other church ministry. Students study with leading evangelical faculty—established scholars committed to mentoring the next generation of Christian authors, teachers, and ministers. Through rigorous, original research, students contribute to theological scholarship for the good of the church and the mission of Christ. The PhD program is comprised of coursework, mentorship, and a dissertation that contributes to the field of study in the student’s specialization. Full-time study requires a minimum of three academic years. Most students take 4-5 years of study to complete the program.

The Doctor of Ministry program at Southeastern is a 31-hour professional degree designed to equip ministry leaders to fulfill the Great Commission in their own ministry contexts. The DMin program offers a number of specializations, including church revitalization, counseling, women’s ministry and more. Southeastern’s DMin program provides the essential tools to equip leaders in various contexts to strengthen their ministries and further develop them as leaders. The program is designed as a modified residency model to encourage and provide further education for ministry leaders all over the globe.