Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Theology, or Ph.D in Biblical Studies courses and requirements.
Prerequisites: Master of Ministry, or Theology, Preliminary Doctoral Comprehensive Exam.
There are two options for earning a doctorate. Both are available to the student after all coursework on the bottom of this page is completed and sent in.
Option one: You will complete papers 1-10 for a Doctor of Ministry, papers 1-15 for a Doctor of Theology, and papers 1-20 for a Ph.D in Biblical Studies. Unless otherwise specified, each paper should contain at least 5,000 words.
Option two: Write a dissertation on a subject of your choosing within the framework of conservative Christianity. The dissertation must align with biblical teachings and not endorse anything that Scripture identifies as sin, such as promoting an LGBTQ+ lifestyle.
Doctor of Ministry: The dissertation must be 50,000 -75,000 words.
Doctor of Theology: The dissertation must be 50,000 -75,000 words and be accompanied by a verse-by-verse commentary on the Book of Ephesians.
Ph.D. in Biblical Studies: The dissertation must be 50,000 -75,000 words and be accompanied by a verse-by-verse commentary on the Book of Ephesians, and the Book of Galatians
To facilitate a successful academic journey, please indicate your preferred option and specify the Doctoral degree you aspire to attain. It is essential to note that all submitted papers are expected to meet rigorous scholarly standards. Any paper that falls short of these expectations will be returned for further refinement and development.
Email: students@wisdomschoolofchristiantheology.org.
For each session in the Biblical Colloquium, conference, or symposium series, students will write a scholarly engagement paper (approximately 750–1,000 words each) that includes the following components:
Summary – Clearly outline the main thesis, arguments, and biblical passages addressed by the speaker.
Critical Analysis – Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and theological implications of the presentation.
Scholarly Integration – Compare or contrast the speaker’s interpretation with 1–2 outside academic sources (journal articles, commentaries, or theological works).
Personal Theological Reflection – Reflect on how the presentation informs or challenges your theological thinking, ministry application, or research direction.
Note: Each paper must follow Chicago formatting guidelines and include footnotes and a brief bibliography (3–5 sources minimum across all entries).
After completing all engagement journal entries, students will write a formal theological synthesis paper (4,000–5,000 words) that draws together insights from the entire colloquium series.
The paper must include:
Introduction – Purpose, scope, and brief overview of the colloquium, conference, or symposium sessions.
Thematic Analysis – Trace and analyze recurring theological or biblical themes across multiple sessions.
Scholarly Dialogue – Interact with 10–12 peer-reviewed sources (books, commentaries, or journal articles) to deepen, confirm, or challenge what was presented.
Critical Evaluation – Evaluate the overall contribution of the colloquium, conference, or symposium series to the field of biblical theology.
Conclusion – Summarize the impact of the colloquium, conference, or symposium on your thinking and suggest areas for future study or research.
Formatting Requirements:
12 pt. Times New Roman
Double spaced
Footnotes and bibliography in the Chicago format
Proper citation of all sources
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