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The Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) program is a 48-credit-hour research-only program. Students will conduct substantial research in one of the following areas:

• New Testament

• Old Testament

• Theology

• Biblical Counseling

• Homiletics

• Christian Apologetics

• Christian Studies (Prior Publications; A compilation of academic publications)

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Working directly with a doctoral supervisor, Doctor of Theology students will produce an original dissertation of no fewer than 200 pages of primary research. View our Doctor of Theology Handbook. 

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Doctor of Theology Prerequisites:

• An undergraduate degree consisting of four years of full-time study (or equivalent)

• A graduate degree in Biblical or theological studies or a closely related field (e.g., religion, counseling, ministry)

• Demonstration of proficiency in Biblical Greek (for New Testament concentration)

• Demonstration of proficiency in Biblical Hebrew (for Old Testament concentration)

• Membership in a local church

• General agreement with FTS' doctrinal stance

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Program Costs:

$100 monthly tuition subscription

$65 graduation fee

 

The Doctor of Theology program is comprised of four phases:

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To Apply:

Download and complete the Preliminary Research Proposal template 

Submit your completed proposal with your unofficial educational transcripts with your application via our Admissions page. 

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For Prior Publications Applicants: Download the Doctor of Theology by Prior Publications Handbook and the Prior Publications Applicant Summary Template. Include the completed template with your transcripts via the application. 

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