The Doctor of Philosophy

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).

• PHI 9550 – Philosophical Theology
• PHI 9600 – Problem of Evil
• PHI 9910 – Philosophy of Mind
• PHI 9930 – Christian Faith and Science
• PHI 9940 – Coherence of Theism
• PHI 9950 – Epistemology
• PHI 9960 – Metaphysics
• 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

Admission to the Philosophy of Religion program is selective and is offered only to students who have demonstrated the intellectual ability, preparation, and motivation to perform academically at the highest level. Enrollment in the program is limited to applicants, who, in the judgment of the faculty, appear best qualified and most capable of using the resources that the seminary provides.