Mission Statement
The mission of the PhD in Bible and Theology program is to produce outstanding exegetes of the Bible in its original languages and theologians who are able to contribute to and articulate scholarship in the Biblical worldview, and who can serve both the academy and the church as researchers in the field of Biblical and theological studies, promulgating their findings through publication, education and leadership.
Program Objectives
1.
Analyze the biblical text in its original languages.
2.
Synthesize the content and theology of each of the books of the Bible.
3.
Critically evaluate scholarly opinion.
4.
Advance biblical and theological research and education.
5.
Engage and assess diverse theological perspectives in relation to the biblical worldview.
Objectives
- Analyze the biblical text in its original languages.
- Synthesize the content and theology of each of the books of the Bible.
- Critically evaluate scholarly opinion.
- Advance biblical and theological research and education.
- Engage and assess diverse theological perspectives in relation to the biblical worldview.
Curriculum
Prerequisite Year: Microcredential Languages
- BL610 Hebrew I
- BL611 Hebrew II
- BL620 Greek I
- BL621 Greek II
First Year: Biblical Exegesis
- BT701 Advanced Hermeneutics and Theological Method
- BT702 Principles of Dissertation Research
- BT703 Exegesis in Hebrew Old Testament
- BT704 Exegesis in the Greek New Testament
- BT705 Exegesis to Exposition
Second Year: Biblical Synthesis
- BT706 Advanced Old Testament Synthesis I (Torah)
- BT707 Advanced Old Testament Synthesis II (Prophets)
- BT708 Advanced Old Testament Synthesis III (Writings)
- BT709 Advanced New Testament Synthesis I (Matthew-Acts)
- BT710 Advanced New Testament Synthesis II (Romans-Revelation)
Third Year: Systematic Theology
- BT711 Biblical Young Earth Creationism
- BT712 Advanced Theological Analysis I – (Prolegomena, Bibliology, Theology Proper, Angelology)
- BT713 Biblical Archaeology and Historical Geography of Bible Lands
- BT714 Advanced Theological Analysis II (Anthropology, Hamartiology, Christology, Soteriology, & Pneumatology)
- BT715 Advanced Theological Analysis III (Israelology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology)
Fourth Year+: Dissertation
- BT716 – Dissertation Research and Writing I
- BT717 – Dissertation Research and Writing II
- BT718 – Dissertation Research and Writing III
- BT719 – Dissertation Research and Writing IV
- BT720 – Dissertation Lecture/Defense
Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
| On-Campus Courses | $490 per credit |
| Online Courses | $522 per credit |
| Student Services Fee | $254 per 8-week session |
| Dissertation Reader’s Fee | $550 |
| Dissertation Fee (per continuation / if needed) | $550 |
Program Requirements
- Pastoral and personal references
- Resume
- Possess a Master of Arts in Bible and Theology, a Master of Divinity, or a Master of Theology with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Provide transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work
- Pass proficiency examinations in Hebrew and Greek or take Biblical language classes
- Provide a writing sample (research paper, journal article, book, etc.)
- Oral interview with the program director
- Graduation Fee: $175
Leadership & Faculty
Dr. Gary Gromacki, Th.M., D.Min., Ph.D.
Department Chair of Bible and Theology, Ph.D. Program Director, Professor of Bible and Theology
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