• Bachelor of Arts in Theology (B.A.Th.)
  
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
  
• Doctorof Philosophy in Theology (Ph.D.)

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Ph.D.)

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• The 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

A. General Requirements:

1. Minimum educational requirements are an earned bachelor degree. Further, candate should hold an earned Master of Divinity degree or master's degree in related displine. Both must be from state-approved or regionally or nationally accredited institution, or equivalent.

B. English and Mathematics Proficiency:

1. Students are required to take the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination if the native language is not English. A minimum score of 450 on the TOEFL examination is required for admission.
2. All students must take the placement test for mathematics proficiency (PTMP).
   If student has SAT score of 1000 or greater or ACT score of 20 or greater, then he/she does not need to take the PTMP.

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Graduation Requirements

• Student must complete 88-semester units of credit. One semester unit is 15 contact hours for 16 weeks. Total contact hours: 1,320 hours.
• Student must maintain their GPA at 3.00, with no grade less than 'C'.
• Satisfactory completion of all required course work over eight (8) semesters time (approximately thirty months chronological time).
• Satisfactory completion of doctoral dissertation including oral defense of dissertation.
• Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Program Description

All coursework in this degree program is prescriptive.