Miguel Echevarría
The Doctor of Philosophy with
New Testament
The New Testament specialization allows students to focus on advanced scholarship in the understanding the text and theology of the Christian New Testament. Students research textual criticism, advanced Greek grammar, canon formation, use of the Old Testament in the New, hermeneutics, and exegesis. Scholars at Southeastern have specialization in particular New Testament books, the Greek language, textual issues, and advanced hermeneutics.
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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New Testament Greek Linguistics
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Selected Greek Texts
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Greek Exegesis of Gospels and Acts
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Greek Exegesis of Paul’s Letters
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Greek Exegesis of General Epistles and Revelation
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Advanced Greek Grammar
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Readings from Second Temple Jewish Literature
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New Testament Textual Criticism (Greek)
Admission to the New Testament PhD
Students applying for the New Testament PhD will need a strong background in biblical and theological studies. Prerequisites for admission include:
- MDiv or MA in biblical and 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 of Hebrew.
- At least nine hours of Greek.
- At least one graduate course in New Testament beyond introductory courses.
- 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.