DOCTOR
OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGY
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest academic degree
awarded by the School of Theology. A Ph.D. degree is normally
a prerequisite for a teaching career at undergraduate, graduate,
and doctoral institutions. With this goal in mind, Yuin University’s
Ph.D. degree is designed to prepare students for a vocation
in theological instruction and Christian scholarly service
to the church. The Ph.D. program in the School of Theology
is designed to prepare students of unusual promise and academic
ability for teaching in colleges or theological schools, and
for professional leadership in the church and society.
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It is a theological degree. It requires broad theological
knowledge, and aims at preparing the student for the competent
scholarly development of his/her specialized field of study
in the context of the theological disciplines.
- It
is a research degree. The student is expected to understand
the methodological and epistemological presuppositions of
his/her field, and to become capable of advancing the field
through genuine research.
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It is a professional degree. It emphasizes the professional
applicability of the field of research by correlating theoretical
and practical coursework, and by implementing critical reflection
on the nature of the interdependence of professional theory
and practice, as well as on methods and procedures relevant
to it.
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Ph.D. curriculum consists of core courses (44 units). The
remaining courses constitute electives (24 units). The mentoring
faculty will guide the student in preparing an acceptable
dissertation topic. The Mentor serves as an "integrator"
helping you to reflect upon the relationship between theory
and practice in ministry. The Mentor also serves as a "mentor"
in the dissertation-project process. For the Doctoral program,
a minimum of thirty (30) hours must be taken at the University
and at least two (2) semesters in residence are required.
Doctor
Of Philosophy In Theology Admissions
Minimum educational requirements are a Master Degree in Theology
or equivalent from a state-approved or regionally or nationally
accredited institution or equivalent.
| |
Units |
Hours |
| Core
Courses |
|
|
| OT-701
O.T. Exegesis & Criticism |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| OT-720
Theology of religion in O.T. |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| NT-742
Pauline Theology |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| NT-725
N.T. Theology |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| CH-760
Medieval & Reformation Theology |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| CH-762
Contemporary Theology |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| TH-780
Philosophical Theology |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| TH-782
Applied Christian Ethics |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| GM-802
Theology of Church Growth |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| Total
Core: |
44
units |
660
hrs |
| |
|
|
| Elective
Courses (Choice of six courses) |
|
|
| OT-722
O. T. Seminar |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| NT-726
N.T. Seminar |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| CH-764
The Church in Modern Society |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| TH-775
Historical Society |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| GM-805
Pastoral Counseling & Therapy |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| GM-807
World Religion |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| GM-810
Church Management |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| MS-820
Theological Missionology |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| MS-822
The Cross-Cultural Studies |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| MS-824
Current Issues in Church Growth |
4
units |
60
hrs |
| Total
Elective: |
24
units |
360
hrs |
| |
|
|
| TD-888
Dissertation |
8
units |
120
hrs |
| |
|
|
| Doctor
of Philosophy in Theology Total: |
68
units |
1020
hrs |
Doctor
of Philosophy in Theology Graduation Requirements
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Student must complete a minimum of sixty-eight (68) units
of course requirements in residence as a doctoral candidate.
Total contact hours: Nine hundred (900) hours
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Satisfactory completion of all required course work over
eight (8) semesters time (approximately thirty months chronological
time)
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Satisfactory completion of doctoral dissertation including
oral defense of dissertation
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Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic
and financial requirements
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