Charles Edward Lawless, Jr.
The Doctor of Philosophy
Pastoral Theology
The PhD in Pastoral Theology track is for pastor theologians who desire to advance the understanding and practice of theology from a shepherding perspective. This track integrates four sub-disciplines (theology, preaching, counseling, and leadership) in order to prepare students to be pastors who are scholars and scholars who are pastoral in their academic pursuits.
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Modified Residency
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Residential
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.
PhD in Context
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?
Teach in Higher Education
Serve as a Pastor in a Local Church
Train Pastors and Church Leaders
Serve in Denominational Leadership
What Courses Will I Take?
Below is a sample of the required courses. To see a complete list, view the academic catalog.
- PMN 9625 – Care and Counseling for Pastoral Theology
- PMN/PRS 9650 – Theology of Preaching
- PMN 9700 – Foundations and Current Trends in Pastoral Theology
- PMN 9710 – Historical Readings for Pastoral Theology
- THE 9750 – Seminar on the Doctrine of the Church
