Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy degree program will be able to do the following:
The effectiveness of achieving these outcomes is reflected in the ministries of graduates. Of the 2010-2021 graduates, approximately 28% are in full-time teaching positions, and an additional 14% teach adjunctively. Approximately 38% are pastors or serve on a church staff. Most of the remainder hold denominational positions or serve as counselors or chaplains. 看到 Positions of NOBTS PhD Graduates for a detailed breakdown. Over the history of the program, graduates have held full-time academic appointments at 100 institutions.
The PhD program offered at NOBTS follows a curriculum that utilizes seminars, supervised mentorship, reading seminars, and courses related to research, 写作, and teaching all toward the development of an acceptable dissertation and the qualifications to teach at an institution of higher education. 课程, comprehensive examination, and the dissertation are structured to lead to the completion of the three major components of the PhD program: residency/ThM candidacy, senior residency, and PhD candidacy.
Majors are offered in the following areas:
Biblical Studies
Theological and Historical Studies
教会
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PhD Residency/ThM Candidacy
(26小时)
Introduction to Doctoral Research and Writing |
3个小时 |
4 PhD Seminars (4 hours each) |
16个小时 |
Reading Seminar I |
3个小时 |
Supervised Mentorship I |
3个小时 |
三卤甲烷的投资组合 |
1小时 |
PhD Senior Residency
(30小时)
Teaching in Higher Education |
3个小时 |
4 PhD Seminars (4 hours each) |
16个小时 |
Reading Seminar II |
3个小时 |
Supervised Mentorship II |
3个小时 |
Dissertation Proposal Approval |
N/A |
Prospectus Development |
3个小时 |
Comprehensive Examination (Written & 口语) |
1小时 |
Prospectus Approval |
1小时 |
Dissertation Research and Writing |
6个小时 |
Dissertation Defense |
1小时 |
Total Required: 63个小时
PhD Residency/ThM Candidacy
(31小时)
Introduction to Doctoral Research and Writing |
3个小时 |
5 PhD Seminars (3个小时 each) |
15个小时 |
Reading Seminar I |
3个小时 |
Supervised Mentorship I |
3个小时 |
Doctoral Practicum and Doctoral Internship 1 (3个小时 each) |
6个小时 |
三卤甲烷的投资组合 |
1小时 |
PhD Senior Residency
(26小时)
Teaching in Higher Education |
3个小时 |
2 PhD Seminars (3个小时 each) |
6个小时 |
Reading Seminar II |
3个小时 |
Supervised Mentorship II |
3个小时 |
Quantitative or Qualitative Statistics (3个小时) |
3个小时 |
Doctoral Internship 2 |
3个小时 |
Dissertation Proposal Approval |
N/A |
Prospectus Development |
3个小时 |
Comprehensive Examination (Written & 口语) |
1小时 |
Prospectus Approval |
1小时 |
Dissertation Research and Writing |
6个小时 |
Dissertation Defense |
1小时 |
Total Required: 64 hours
PhD courses are offered on the main campus on a variety of schedules ranging from weekly sessions to three or four weekends during the semester or a week in January or summer for program workshops. 看到 PhD Course Schedules 有关详细信息,.
All majors in the PhD program are available at a distance through synchronous interactive video as well as in the traditional classroom. Students who are unable to take advantage of the campus scholarly environment can participate fully in seminars and colloquia by joining the class sessions through live Internet connections. 然而, some general workshop courses that apply to all PhD majors still will require travel to the main campus during January or summer breaks.
The program is directed through the Office of Research Doctoral Programs, Dr. Alan Bandy, Associate Dean (phone: 504-282-4455x8010 e-mail:abandy@sentian-pack.com).