Daniel L. Akin
The Doctor of Philosophy with
Preaching
The Preaching specialization allows students to focus on advanced scholarship in the understanding and practice of preaching in the local church. Students research in the areas of sermon design, sermon delivery, the role of the sermon in worship, the place for preaching in the life of the church, etc. Graduates are prepared to serve as pastor-theologians or scholars contributing to the church’s understanding of preaching.
Ways to Study
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Modified Residency
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Residential
At Southeastern, I started seeing that all of life is worship and all of life has a missional intentionality to it. All of life has a missional thrust to it as life lived out before the face of God.
Program Design
What Types of Seminars Will I Take?
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Seminar in Expository Preaching
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The Use of the Bible in Preaching (Old Testament)
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The Use of the Bible in Preaching (New Testament)
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Use of the Bible in Preaching: Genres of Scripture
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The Theology of Preaching
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Readings in Homiletics
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The Preaching Tradition
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Current Trends in Preaching
Admission to the Preaching PhD
Students applying for the Preaching PhD will need a strong background in biblical and theological studies. Prerequisites for admission include:
- MDiv or MA in biblical or theological studies.
- At least six hours each of New Testament, Old Testament, and Systematic Theology.
- At least three hours of Church History.
- At least six hours each of Greek and Hebrew.
- A 3.5 GPA in all graduate work
Applicants will need the following: Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate degrees, a writing sample that demonstrates proficiency in thesis-driven research and writing, personal and academic references, agreement from a Major Professor at Southeastern, and a personal statement about commitment to Christian theological education. As you consider the PhD, go ahead and connect with a potential Major Professor to discuss your application. Visit apply.sebts.edu to begin an application. You can add required elements along the way. Once you submit your completed application, the PhD Admissions Committee will assess your application and return an answer in approximately 5-6 weeks.
