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Feb 05, 2025
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2024-2025 Samford University Graduate Catalog
Theology for the Church (Ph.D.)
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The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in theology for the church can be completed in four years of uninterrupted study. The degree must be completed within six years. In extenuating circumstances, a student may request an extension. A letter justifying such a request must be addressed to the associate dean. The degree requires at least 42 semester credits with a minimum of 36 credits completed at Beeson Divinity School.
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Theology for the Church: 42 Credits
Discipline Seminars: 15 Credits
Students will complete five seminars in the theological disciplines - biblical studies, Christian history and doctrine, and ecclesial life and mission (3 credit hours each). Students read and prepare reviews of their reading in preparation for attending a seminar on-campus for one week. Following each seminar, students write a paper relating the seminar topic to their area of research interest. Seminars will be conducted on the Samford campus for one week each term - one week in March (spring), one week in July (summer), and one week in October (fall). Research Seminars: 4 Credits
Alongside the discipline seminars, in fall and spring semesters, students meet virtually for a common research seminar. The seminar will convene online every other week (six times each spring and fall semester). The seminars serve several purposes: presentation of faculty/student research; shared reading; guest presentations; culture/relational building of the academic community; and development of the research prospectus. Students must complete four semesters of Theological Research Seminar before submitting the research prospectus (1 credit hour each). Directed Readings: 3 Credits
Under the supervision of their dissertation chair, students complete a semester of directed readings in the area of their research focus (3 credit hours). Comprehensive Examinations: 4 Credits
Theological Research Prospectus: 4 Credits
Theological Research Dissertation: 12 Credits
Total Required Credits: 42
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