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D O C T O R A L S T U D I E S G U I D E

2 INTRODUCTION AND CORE VALUES | 6 FACULTY

DEGREES8 DOCTOR OF MINISTRY | 10 DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY

12 DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY | 14 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

16 MASTER OF THEOLOGY | 18 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

22 TUITION AND HOUSING | 24 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

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Letter fromthe President

s many of you know, Southern Seminary was one of the pioneers in the development of doctoral degrees among seminaries. Over

a century ago, the seminary became one of the first free-standing institutions to offer a recognized Ph.D. In the late 19th century, American higher education was beginning to standardize the Ph.D. as the highest aca-demic degree in North America. It retains that status today, and I am extremely proud of the fact that Southern Seminary was one of the institutions that led in the develop-ment of this important academic milestone. We now have many other doctoral degrees to accompany it.

When I arrived at Southern Seminary as a student, I would often visit the library and look at the massive line of doctoral disserta-tions that were then available in a special section of shelves. From time to time I would take down one of these dissertations written by illustrious pastors and scholars such as W. A. Criswell, Herschel Hobbs, and so many others. Then, a few years later, I embarked on my own doctoral program at Southern Seminary. I knew that I was joining a very

long line of consecrated scholarship. I felt then, as I feel now, the weight and glory of that tradition.

As a doctoral student, I knew that I had entered into a tradition and that behind me stood a long line of Christian scholars. Now, I am unspeakably encouraged to know that I am followed by a line of deeply committed, highly convictional, and academically gifted pastors and scholars.

My prayer is that the doctoral program will be for you a consummate exercise of the stewardship of your gifts and a priceless opportunity for your development as a Christian in the service of Christ’s church. Always remember that the doctoral pro-gram at Southern Seminary was intended for just this purpose — to provide a first-rank core of Christian pastors and scholars for the church.

R. ALBERT MOHLER JR. P R E S I D E N T O F T H E S O U T H E R N B A P T I S T

T H E O L O G I C A L S E M I N A R Y

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Welcome from Michael Wilder

MICHAEL S. WILDERA S S O C I AT E V I C E P R E S I D E N T F O R

D O C T O R A L S T U D I E S , T H E S O U T H E R N

B A P T I S T T H E O L O G I C A L S E M I N A R Y

outhern Seminary’s educational journey began in the mind of four men who were committed to biblical and theological fi-delity. In 1859, the vision of an institution that would be com-mitted to the Scriptures and to the training of more effective

ministers of the gospel was launched. In 1892, the seminary initiated its doctoral programs with the same commitments. For over 120 years, we have been devoting ourselves to training men and women who will serve faithfully in the church, on the mission field and in the academy. This devotion is rooted in the desire to see God’s fame increase as equipped ministers take the gospel to the nations. We in-vite you to join us in this passion and become a part of the learning community at Southern as you prepare yourself for the journey that lies ahead. Whether you are seeking to become an expert-practitio-ner, a scholar-practitioner, or a scholar-researcher, Southern offers a variety of doctoral programs to meet your objectives. I encourage you to explore the pages of this booklet and determine what the next step will be in your preparation for more faithful kingdom service.

AT S O U T H E R N S E M I N A RY W E T R A I N :

• Expert-practitioners seeking to become better equipped in their ministry skills;

• Scholar-practitioners who desire to examine a specific area of interest more deeply through research while applying their findings to real-life ministry; and

• Scholar-researchers wanting to advance their research competencies and be prepared for a life of teaching, research, and service in the academy or the church.

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Our core valuesACADEMIC EXCELLENCESouthern Seminary’s doctoral programs exist to provide the highest level of scholarship and academic training possible — in service to the church and the advancement of the Great Commission. This academic pursuit is grounded in its biblical and theological fidelity and conducted in a confessional context.

RELATIONALLY DRIVENScholarship is best produced in community. At Southern, this community is made up of professors and students who ea-gerly seek to learn from one another and spur each other on in the faith.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTIt is the desire of the faculty to see each student grow intellectually, skillfully, and spiritually during their academic endeavor.

INFLUENTIAL PUBLICATIONSouthern Seminary professors are at the forefront of evangelical scholarship, and a part of doctoral studies at Southern involves learning to contribute to scholarly discussion through publica-tion. Our doctoral programs are intentionally designed to encour-age ongoing publication among both faculty and students.

GLOBAL FOCUSTheological education is a global endeavor. Southern expects that its professors and graduates will seek to make disciples of every tribe and tongue through cross-cultural teaching and mis-sionary endeavors.

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GREGG R. ALLISONE C C L E S I O L O G Y

A N T H R O P O L O G Y

TIMOTHY K. BEOUGHERE V A N G E L I S M

S P I R I T U A L A W A K E N I N G S

T. J. BETTSA N C I E N T N E A R E A S T E R N

B A C K G R O U N D S

P R E A C H I N G T H E O L D T E S TA M E N T

DANNY R. BOWENL E A R N I N G T H E O R Y

C H R I S T I A N F O R M AT I O N

GREGORY B. BREWTONC H R I S T I A N W O R S H I P

D I S C I P L E S H I P

THEODORE J. CABALH I S T O R Y O F P H I L O S O P H Y

P H I L O S O P H I C A L T H E O L O G Y

A P O L O G E T I C S

MARK T. COPPENGERC U LT U R A L A P O L O G E T I C S

C H R I S T I A N A E S T H E T I C S

WILLIAM F. COOK T H E G O S P E L O F J O H N

J E S U S ’ P A S S I O N A N D

R E S U R R E C T I O N

JOSEPH R. CRIDERW O R S H I P L E A D E R T R A I N I N G

C U LT U R E , T H E A R T S , A N D W O R S H I P

ESTHER R. CROOKSHANKH Y M N O L O G Y

E T H N O D O X O L O G Y

WESLEY L. FELTNERP A S T O R A L L E A D E R S H I P

O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P

ANTHONY W. FOSTER L E A D E R S H I P

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N

RUSSELL T. FULLERH E B R E W A N D S E M I T I C

L A N G U A G E S

M A S O R E T I C S

DUANE A. GARRETTO L D T E S TA M E N T T H E O L O G Y

J O E L , A M O S , G E N E S I S

PETER J. GENTRYH E B R E W A N D G R E E K L I N G U I S T I C S

T H E S E P T U A G I N T

T E X T U A L C R I T I C I S M

ADAM W. GREENWAYE V A N G E L I S M

A P P L I E D A P O L O G E T I C S

DANIEL M. GURTNERS Y N O P T I C G O S P E L S

S E C O N D A R Y O L D T E S TA M E N T

J E W I S H B A C K G R O U N D S

JAMES M. HAMILTON JR.B I B L I C A L T H E O L O G Y

D A N I E L , P S A L M S , R E V E L AT I O N , J O H N

JOSEPH C. HARRODS P I R I T U A L F O R M AT I O N

H I S T O R I C A L S P I R I T U A L I T Y

B I B L I C A L D I S C I P L E S H I P

MICHAEL A.G. HAYKIN1 8 T H - C E N T U R Y E N G L I S H B A P T I S T S

P AT R I S T I C S T U D I E S

WILLIAM D. HENARD IIIE V A N G E L I S M

C H U R C H G R O W T H

AYMAN S. IBRAHIMI S L A M I C H I S T O R Y

ERIC L. JOHNSONC H R I S T I A N P S Y C H O L O G Y

S O T E R I O L O G Y

TIMOTHY PAUL JONESFA M I LY M I N I S T R Y

C H R I S T I A N F O R M AT I O N

JOHN M. KLAASSENM I S S I O N S

E V A N G E L I S M

KENNETH T. MAGNUSONM A R R I A G E A N D FA M I LY

S E X U A L A N D C U LT U R A L E T H I C S

GEORGE H. MARTINW O R L D R E L I G I O N S

OREN R. MARTINB I B L I C A L T H E O L O G Y

E S C H AT O L O G Y

JAMES PARKER, IIIM E TA - A P O L O G E T I C S

H I S T O R I C A L E V I D E N C E S

P H I L O S O P H I C A L A R G U M E N T S

SHANE W. PARKER P A S T O R A L L E A D E R S H I P


JONATHAN T. PENNINGTONM AT T H E W A N D T H E G O S P E L S

H I S T O R Y O F I N T E R P R E TAT I O N

Professors and research interests

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JEREMY P. PIERRET H E O L O G I C A L A N T H R O P O L O G Y

T H E O L O G I C A L H E R M E N E U T I C S

MICHAEL E. POHLMANH I S T O R Y O F P R E A C H I N G

M E D I A A N D C O M M U N I C AT I O N S

S T U D I E S

ROBERT L. PLUMMERH E R M E N E U T I C S

G R E E K

THOMAS R. SCHREINERN E W T E S TA M E N T T H E O L O G Y

P A U L I N E T H E O L O G Y

STUART W. SCOTTB I B L I C A L C O U N S E L I N G

M A R R I A G E A N D FA M I LY

M. DAVID SILLSI N T E R N AT I O N A L M I S S I O N S

I N T E R N AT I O N A L L E A D E R S H I P

D E V E L O P M E N T

RANDY L. STINSON FAMILY MINISTRY

B I B L I C A L M A N H O O D

JOHN DAVID TRENTHAMD I S C I P L E S H I P A N D H U M A N

D E V E L O P M E N T


BRIAN J. VICKERSP A U L I N E T H E O L O G Y

B I B L I C A L H E R M E N E U T I C S

ROBERT A. VOGELA M E R I C A N P R E A C H I N G

H E R M E N E U T I C S F O R P R E A C H I N G

BRUCE A. WARET H E O L O G Y P R O P E R

D I V I N E P R O V I D E N C E

STEPHEN J. WELLUMC H R I S T O L O G Y

AT O N E M E N T

DONALD S. WHITNEYC H R I S T I A N S P I R I T U A L I T Y

J O N AT H A N E D W A R D S

C H A R L E S S P U R G E O N

MICHAEL S. WILDERP A S T O R A L L E A D E R S H I P


JARVIS J. WILLIAMSP A U L I N E S T U D I E S

S E C O N D T E M P L E L I T E R AT U R E

GREGORY A. WILLSA M E R I C A N C H U R C H H I S T O R Y

B A P T I S T H I S T O R Y

SHAWN D. WRIGHTP U R I TA N I S M

R E F O R M AT I O N

HERSHAEL W. YORKE X P O S I T O R Y P R E A C H I N G

P A S T O R A L M I N I S T R Y

J. STEPHEN YUILLEH I S T O R I C A L T H E O L O G Y

B I B L I C A L S P I R I T U A L I T Y

E N G L I S H P U R I TA N I S M


G O A L S

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEStudents are challenged by the interaction and rigor of their seminars. This atmosphere of academic excellence causes students to grow into more competent servants of God.

MINISTRY FOCUSThe program is shaped so that students will implement what they learn into their local ministry context. A high expectation is placed on providing an education to ministry practitioners who desire to build up their churches and ministries.

RELATIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIESThe cohort model allows students both to be challenged in their learning communi-ties and to develop lasting bonds with other ministry leaders.

Doctor of MinistryT H R O U G H T H E D O C T O R O F M I N I S T R Y D E G R E E

( D . M I N . ) , S O U T H E R N S E M I N A R Y E Q U I P S

L E A D E R S , S T R E N G T H E N S C H U R C H E S , A N D M A K E S

A N I M P A C T O N T H E W O R L D W I T H T H E M E S S A G E

O F J E S U S C H R I S T. T H E D . M I N . H E L P S M I N I S T E R S

A C H I E V E E X C E L L E N C E I N T H E I R M I N I S T R I E S

A N D P E R S O N A L L I V E S .

EX P E RT - P R AC T I T I O N E R |

SHANE PARKERD I R E C T O R , P R O F E S S I O N A L D O C T O R A L S T U D I E S ; P H . D . L E A D E R S H I P, S O U T H E R N S E M I N A R Y

“ THE CHURCH DE-

SERVES THE VERY

BEST LEADERS. IF YOU

LONG TO FAITHFULLY

LEAD IN MINISTRY

ENVIRONMENTS AND

LEARN FROM WORLD-

RENOWNED FACULT Y,

SOUTHERN SEMINARY

IS THE PLACE FOR YOU.

OUR PROGRAMS PRO-

VIDE A UNIQUE DOC-

TORAL EXPERIENCE

FOR EACH STUDENT AS

THEY BECOME PART OF

A LASTING TRADITION

OF EXCELLENCE.

”

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DEGREES

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (D.MIN.) CONCENTRATIONS

A P P L I E D A P O LO G E T I C S

A P P L I E D T H E O LO GY

B I B L I C A L C O U N S E L I N G


B I B L I C A L T H E O LO GY

B L AC K C H U R C H

L E A D E R S H I P

C H R I ST I A N E T H I C S

C H R I ST I A N M I N I ST RY

C H R I ST I A N T H E O LO GY A N D

P R AC T I C E

C H R I ST I A N W O R S H I P

C H U R C H R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N

E X E C U T I V E L E A D E R S H I P

E X P O S I TO RY P R E AC H I N G

FA M I LY M I N I ST RY

G LO BA L M I S S I O N S

L E A D E R S H I P

N E W T E STA M E N T

E X P O S I T I O N

VISIT

S B T S . E D U /D E G R E E SFOR MORE DETAILS

CURRICULUMT O T A L O F 3 2 H O U R SCan be completed in 36 months

Foundational seminars 16 hours

Contextualized writing seminars 8 hours

Ministry research project 6 hours

Project methodology 1 hour

Introduction to doctoral research and writing 1 hour

KEVIN EZELL P R E S I D E N T, N O R T H A M E R I C A N M I S S I O N B O A R D ; D . M I N . P A S T O R A L S T U D I E S , S O U T H E R N S E M I N A R Y

“ LOOKING BACK ON THE EDUCATIONAL

OPPORTUNITIES THAT I EXPERIENCED, MY D.MIN. DEGREE

HAS PROVEN TO BE THE ONE WHERE I RECEIVED THE MOST

PRACTICAL PASTORAL TRAINING. I AM FOREVER INDEBT-

ED TO THE PROFESSORS WHO POURED THEIR LIVES INTO

MINE AND HELPED ME BECOME

A STRONGER LEADER AND PASTOR.

”


G O A L S

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEStudents will develop their skills as leaders in the local church, academia, or other ministry contexts.

EDUCATIONAL FOCUSStudents will hone their skills in educationally driven ministries.

COMPETENT RESEARCH Students will develop competency in research geared toward their ministry context.

Doctor of Educational MinistryT H E P U R P O S E O F T H E D O C T O R O F E D U C A T I O N A L

M I N I S T R Y D E G R E E ( D . E D . M I N . ) I S T O E Q U I P P E R -

S O N S C O M M I T T E D T O C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P F O R

A H I G H L E V E L O F E X C E L L E N C E I N T H E P R A C T I C E O F

E D U C A T I O N A N D D I S C I P L I N G M I N I S T R I E S , C H R I S -

T I A N L E A D E R S H I P, C H U R C H G R O W T H , A N D M I S S I O N S

A D M I N I S T R A T I O N .

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Contextualized writing seminars 8 hours

Educational seminars 12 hours

Ministry research project 8 hours

Project methodology 1 hour

Intro to doctoral research and writing 1 hour

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DEGREES

DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONAL

MINISTRY (D.ED.MIN.) CONCENTRATIONS

A P P L I E D A P O LO G E T I C S

A P P L I E D T H E O LO GY

B I B L I C A L C O U N S E L I N G


B L AC K C H U R C H

L E A D E R S H I P

C H R I ST I A N E T H I C S

C H R I ST I A N M I N I ST RY

C H R I ST I A N W O R S H I P

C H U R C H R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N

E X E C U T I V E L E A D E R S H I P

FA M I LY M I N I ST RY

G LO BA L M I S S I O N S

L E A D E R S H I P

VISIT


JONATHAN GEUKGEUZIAN C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P A N D C H U R C H

M I N I S T R I E S C H A I R , S C H O O L O F D I V I N I T Y ,

L I B E R T Y U N I V E R S I T Y ; D . E D . M I N .

L E A D E R S H I P , S O U T H E R N S E M I N A R Y

“THE DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY PROGRAM AT

THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IS A

GREAT BLEND OF BEING ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING

YET PRACTICALLY FOCUSED FOR A MINISTRY SETTING.

ONE OF THE PROGRAM’S STRENGTHS IS ITS COMMITMENT

TO BEING BIBLICALLY AND THEOLOGICALLY SOUND IN

EVERY AREA OF MINISTRY. THE GENUINE LOVE FOR CHRIST

SHOWN BY THE PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS CREATES AN

ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY OF LEARNING.

”


Doctor of MissiologyT H E D O C T O R O F M I S S I O L O G Y P R O G R A M

( D . M I S S . ) S E R V E S M I S S I O N A R I E S , P R A C -

T I T I O N E R S , T E A C H E R S , A N D A D M I N I S T R A -

T O R S B Y P R O V I D I N G A D V A N C E D F O R M A L

E D U C A T I O N , G U I D E D R E A D I N G I N P E R T I -

N E N T M I S S I O L O G I C A L L I T E R A T U R E , F I E L D

E X P E R I E N C E , M E N T O R I N G , A N D S U P E R -

V I S I O N . S T R O N G C O H O R T - B A S E D S T U D Y

C O M B I N E D W I T H A V A R I E T Y O F R E S E A R C H

A N D P R A C T I C E E M P H A S E S A L L O W S T U -

D E N T S T O C O M B I N E A C A D E M I C E X C E L -

L E N C E W I T H M I N I S T R Y A P P L I C A T I O N .

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G O A L S

MISSIONARY SCHOLAR Students will demonstrate a mastery of the philosophical, historical, biblical, and anthropological disciplines rooted in a graduate-level understanding of the mis-siological disciplines.

MISSIONS PRACTITIONERStudents will demonstrate the capacity to serve as church planters; missions pastors; traditional and non-traditional missionaries through classroom, research, and practical experience; and will be able to teach pastors in national and international settings.

PROBLEM SOLVERStudents will apply ethnographic research and missiological principles to identify ef-fective strategies for reaching and teaching peoples of other worldviews in culturally appropriate ways.

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DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY (D.MISS.) PROGRAM EMPHASES

I N T E R C U LT U R A L

E VA N G E L I S M A N D

C H U R C H P L A N T I N G

I S L A M I C ST U D I E S

S E N D I N G C H U R C H

T H E O LO G I C A L

E D U C AT I O N

VISIT



Graduate research seminar 2 hours

Ethnographic research 2 hours

Guided mentorship 6 hours

Thesis writing and defense 6 hours


C O U R S E W O R K C O V E R S T O P I C S S U C H A S :

• Theology of Christian Missions• History of Christian Missions• Missional Leadership• Missions Strategies• World Religions & Christian Mission• Cultural Anthropology & Christian Witness• D.Miss. Guided Mentorship• Evangelism & Church Planting• Missions & Marketplace Ministry

KEVIN T. BAGGETT M E G A C I T Y S T R A T E G I S T

F O R T H E I N T E R N A T I O N A L

M I S S I O N B O A R D ; D . M I S S . ,

S O U T H E R N S E M I N A R Y

“THE DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY PROGRAM AT SOUTH-ERN SEMINARY PROVIDED A PATH FOR ME TO FOLLOW GOD’S LEADING IN PURSUIT OF DOCTORAL STUDIES WHILE CONTINUING TO SERVE ON THE MISSION FIELD. NOT ONLY WAS I CHALLENGED ACADEMICALLY, BUT I WAS ALSO GIVEN THE OPPORTUNIT Y TO STUDY UNDER PROFESSORS WITH MEANINGFUL BACKGROUNDS IN MIS-SIONS AS WELL AS WITH COLLEAGUES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. I AM THANKFUL TO GOD AND SOUTHERN SEMINARY FOR THIS EXPERIENCE, AND I BELIEVE THIS DEGREE BETTER EQUIPS ME TO MAKE DISCIPLES IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST CITIES.

”


G O A L S

PRACTITIONER SCHOLAR Students will demonstrate a mastery of the educational disciplines rooted in a graduate- level understanding of the theological disciplines.

SERVANT LEADER Students will demonstrate the capacity to serve the church, the academy, and the world through leadership and teaching.

PROBLEM SOLVER Students will apply educational research to solve complex social and organizational problems.

Doctor of EducationT H E P U R P O S E O F T H E D O C T O R O F E D U C A T I O N

P R O G R A M ( E D . D . ) I S T O E Q U I P M E N A N D

W O M E N T O S E R V E A S L E A D E R S I N E D U C A T I O N A L

I N S T I T U T I O N S A N D I N T H E E D U C A T I O N A L

M I N I S T R I E S O F T H E C H U R C H .

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ERIC GEIGERV I C E P R E S I D E N T, L I F E WAY

C H R I ST I A N R E S O U R C E S ; E D. D. ,

S O U T H E R N S E M I N A RY

“SO MUCH OF MY MIN-ISTRY OVER THE LAST DECADE CAN BE TRACED BACK TO MY DOCTORAL STUDIES AT SOUTHERN SEMINARY. I DEVELOPED TRUST AND RESPECT FOR THE MEN I SERVE UNDER NOW, DR. RAINER AND DR. WAGGONER. AND BY GOD’S GRACE, MY DISSERTATION BECAME THE FOUNDA-TION FOR MY FIRST BOOK, SIMPLE CHURCH. THE LEARNING AND THE COMMUNITY WAS RICH, AND THE LORD USED MY TIME AT SOUTHERN TO DEVELOP IN ME A DEEPER LOVE FOR THE BRIDE OF CHRIST AND A GREATER SENSE OF AWE FOR HIS WORD.

”

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DEGREES

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (ED.D.) RESEARCH CONCENTRATIONS

Christian Education

Christian Formation

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLING

Discipleship

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Higher Education

Human Development

Leadership

VISIT




Foundational year: four seminars 24 hours

Advanced research year: four seminars 24 hours

Thesis: thesis research, writing, and thesis defense 10 hours

C O U R S E W O R K C O V E R S T O P I C S S U C H A S :

• Theological Foundations for Educational Research• Empirical Foundations for Educational Research• Methodological Foundations for Education

and Administration• Theological Foundations for Leadership• Social and Organizational Change• Human Development and Christian Formation• Critical Reflection and Research Evaluation• Mentorship and Guided Research


S C H O L A R- R E S E A RC H E R |



Foundations for theological studies 2 hours

3 Th.M. master's-level electives 12 hours

2 Ph.D. seminars 8 hours

Thesis research 1 hour

Thesis writing 1 hour

Master of Theology

T H E R E S E A R C H T H . M . I S D E S I G N E D F O R S T U D E N T S I N -

T E R E S T E D I N P U R S U I N G F U R T H E R

S T U D I E S , M O S T L I K E LY A P H . D .

T H E M I N I S T R Y T H . M .I S D E S I G N E D F O R S T U D E N T S I N T E R E S T E D

I N F U R T H E R I N G T H E I R M . D I V. S T U D I E S

B U T W H O A R E N O T N E C E S S A R I LY

P L A N N I N G T O D O A D VA N C E D S T U D I E S

B E Y O N D T H E T H . M . D E G R E E .




5 Th.M. master's-level electives 20 hours

The Ministry Th.M. coursework is designed to cover broader categories of study than the Research Th.M. or Ph.D., enabling the student to deepen their understanding in preparation for ministry.

The Research Th.M. provides the opportu-nity to broaden and deepen the student’s knowledge in an area of concentration and to produce a significant research paper (thesis), which will be an important step in pursuing further studies.

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DEGREES

MASTER OF THEOLOGY (TH.M.) MINISTRY CONCENTRATIONS

Biblical Theology

and Exegesis

Missions and Evangelism

Philosophy, Worldview, and Apologetics

Practical Theology

Theological and Historical Studies

MASTER OF THEOLOGY (TH.M.) RESEARCH CONCENTRATIONS

Biblical Studies

Biblical Theology

Church History

Missions and Evangelism

New Testament

Old Testament

Philosophy, Worldview, and Apologetics

Practical Theology

Systematic Theology

VISIT


F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T O U R M O D U L A R T H . M . P R O G R A M S , C O N TACT

A D M I S S I O N S AT A D M I S S I O N S @ S B T S . E D U O R 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 2 6 - 5 5 2 5 E X T. 4 2 0 0 .

T H E M O D U L A R T H . M . I S D E S I G N E D T O B E C O M P L E T E D

I N A N O N - R E S I D E N T I A L , M O D U L A R F O R M A T , A L L O W I N G

S T U D E N T S T O P A R T I C I P A T E I N A C C E S S I B L E A N D R I G O R O U S

T H E O L O G I C A L E D U C A T I O N B E Y O N D T H E M . D I V . D E G R E E .

RACHAEL TANT H . M . , P H . D .

N E W T E S TA M E N T,


“THE TH.M. PROGRAM WAS A GOOD TRANSI-TION AND EXCELLENT PREPARATION FOR MY CURRENT PH.D. STUDIES, INTELLECTUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND CULTURALLY. IT IS INDEED A GREAT PRIVILEGE TO STUDY GOD’S WORD IN ITS ORIGINAL LANGUAGES AND TO BE TAUGHT BY WORLD-CLASS SCHOLARS WHO LOVE GOD AND HONOR HIS WORD.

”




Four core seminars (4 hours each) 16 hours

Thesis proposal 1 hour

Thesis research I and II (1 hour each) 2 hours

Thesis writing I and II (1 hour each) 2 hours

Students will be admitted as a cohort, taking all seminars together through-out their time in the program. The entire degree is designed to be com-pleted in 30 months. The cohort-driven curriculum enhances the student experience. Further, the curriculum is designed to be interdisciplinary, covering the classical theological disciplines of Old Testament studies, New Testament studies, Church History, and Systematic Theology.


Doctor of PhilosophyW I T H A C O M B I N A T I O N O F A C A D E M I C

E X C E L L E N C E A N D P E R S O N A L M E N T O R -

I N G I N A N E N V I R O N M E N T O F C O N F E S -

S I O N A L S C H O L A R S H I P, D O C T O R O F

P H I L O S O P H Y ( P H . D . ) S T U D E N T S A T

S O U T H E R N S E M I N A R Y A R E T R A I N E D T O

A D V A N C E C H R I S T I A N S C H O L A R S H I P

F O R E F F E C T I V E K I N G D O M M I N I S T R Y.

G O A L S

ADVANCED SCHOLARSHIPStudents have the privilege of studying under and being mentored by world-class professors at the forefront of Christian scholarship. These relationships provide a unique opportunity to engage with the current academic discussions. Coupled with the resources of one of the largest theologi-cal libraries in America, this program truly allows for advanced scholarship.

EFFECTIVE TEACHINGIn colloquia and area seminars, students not only grow as writers, they also learn to com-municate and defend their research. General educational seminars are required for every Ph.D. candidate, preparing them to become lifelong teachers.

MISSIONAL SERVICEAt Southern Seminary, scholarship is done for the glory of God and the ad-vancement of the Great Commission. In addition to preparing graduates for col-lege or seminary teaching, the program also equips students for the pastorate and other church-related ministries.


TOP 5 S O U T H E R N S E M I N A RY I S R A N K E D 4

O U T O F A L L ATS M E M B E R S C H O O L S F O R

G R A D U AT E S S E R V I N G O N FAC U LT Y I N

T H E LO G I C A L E D U C AT I O N .

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DEGREESDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) CONCENTRATIONS

A P O LO G E T I C S A N D W O R L DV I E W *

B I B L I C A L C O U N S E L I N G *

B I B L I C A L S P I R I T U A L I T Y *

B I B L I C A L ST U D I E S

B I B L I C A L T H E O LO GY

C H R I ST I A N E T H I C S *

C H R I ST I A N E T H I C S W I T H A N E M P H A S I S I N P U B L I C P O L I C Y *

C H R I ST I A N M I S S I O N S *

C H R I ST I A N P H I LO S O P H Y *

C H R I ST I A N P R E AC H I N G *

C H R I ST I A N W O R S H I P *

C H R I ST I A N I T Y A N D T H E A RTS *

C H U R C H H I STO RY A N D H I STO R I C A L T H E O LO GY

E VA N G E L I S M A N D C H U R C H G R O W T H

L E A D E R S H I P

H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N *

N E W T E STA M E N T

O L D T E STA M E N T

PA STO R A L T H E O LO GY *

S Y ST E M AT I C T H E O LO GY

W O R L D R E L I G I O N S *

*AVA I L A B L E I N M O D U L A R F O R M AT

VISIT


CURRICULUMT O T A L O F 7 1 H O U R S

C O U R S E W O R K S T A G E 1 2 4 H O U R S Graduate research seminar 2 hours


3 seminars 12 hours

2 colloquia 4 hours

Two research languages 4 hours

Research portfolio

C O U R S E W O R K S T A G E 2 3 1 H O U R S 5 seminars 20 hours

2 colloquia 4 hours

Guided mentorship 1 hour

Prospectus hearing 1 hour

Teaching in higher education contexts 4 hours

Comprehensive exams 1 hour

P H . D . C A N D I D A C Y 1 6 H O U R S Dissertation writing and defense 16 hours

GREGORY A. THORNBURY PRESIDENT OF THE KING’S COLLEGE; PH.D. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY, SOUTHERN SEMINARY

“SOUTHERN SEMINARY: AN ASTONISHINGLY WELL-PUBLISHED FACULTY COUPLED WITH AN ENVIRONMENT OF RENOWNED EVANGELICAL SCHOLARSHIP EXIST ON ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES IN AMERICA. THAT’S DEFINITELY THE PLACE YOU WANT TO DO A PH.D.

”


Minor concentration


Modularly delivered programs offer tre-mendous flexibility, allowing students to earn their degree without having to leave their current place of ministry.

First, students complete course-work involving pre-seminar work by coming to campus twice per year for two weeks during winter and summer terms. After completing seminars, students take comprehen-sive exams that assess their learning in their areas of study. The program culminates in the research phase as students write and defend their dissertation.

In addition to the major area of concen-tration, Ph.D. students will also have a minor area of study. Upon completion of the Ph.D., students will also earn a Th.M. in this minor concentration thus broad-ening their academic expertise.

M A N Y O F O U R S O U T H E R N S E M I N A R Y P H . D . C O N -

C E N T R A T I O N S A R E O F F E R E D I N A M O D U L A R F O R -

M A T, W H I C H A L L O W S S T U D E N T S T O C O M P L E T E

A D E G R E E W I T H O U T R E L O C A T I N G T O L O U I S V I L L E .

Modular format

S I M I L A R T O O T H E R P R E M I E R R E S E A R C H I N S T I T U -

T I O N S , T H E P H . D . I N C L U D E S A M A S T E R ’ S D E G R E E

E N R O U T E T O C O M P L E T I N G T H E P R O G R A M .

“I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A PH.D. FROM SOUTH-ERN SEMINARY. THE ACADEMIC RIGORS WERE CHALLENGING AND DEMANDING. BUT, AT THE END OF THE DAY, THIS DEGREE PROVED NOT TO BE A MERE INTELLECTUAL EXER-CISE. THE STUDIES AT SOUTHERN SEMINARY PREPARED ME FOR BOTH LIFE AND MINIS-TRY. EVEN TO THIS DAY, YEARS LATER, I EX-PERIENCE THE GREAT BENEFIT OF BEING A PH.D. STUDENT AND GRADUATE OF SOUTHERN SEMINARY.

”THOM S. RAINERP R E S I D E N T A N D C E O O F

L I F E WAY C H R I ST I A N R E S O U R C -

E S ; P H . D. E VA N G E L I S M ,

S O U T H E R N S E M I N A RY

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The 1892 Club consists of two elements. First, a formal mentoring program in which various professors, visiting scholars, and students hear from each other about topics relevant to the Ph.D. community. The second meeting is an open fellowship time for conversation between students and faculty.

T H E 1 8 9 2 C L U B P R O V I D E S A D E D I C A T E D S P A C E

A N D T I M E F O R D E V E L O P I N G R E L A T I O N S H I P S

A N D M E N T O R I N G W I T H I N O U R P H . D . C O M -

M U N I T Y T H R O U G H A F O R M A L P R O G R A M A N D

D E D I C A T E D T I M E S F O R F E L L O W S H I P.

1892 Club

JONATHAN T. PENNINGTON ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTA-MENT INTERPRETATION; DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH DOCTORAL STUDIES; PH.D. NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES, UNIVER-SITY OF ST. ANDREWS

“THE PH.D. PROGRAM AT SOUTHERN PROVIDES A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND PERSONAL MENTORING, ALL IN AN ENVIRON-MENT OF CONFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF CONCENTRATIONS, TAUGHT AND SUPERVISED BY LEADING SCHOLARS. STUDENTS WILL STUDY WITH PROFESSORS AND PEERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT KNOWING THE TRIUNE GOD. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF GODLY, INTELLECTUAL LEADERS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES.

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Tuition*2 0 1 7-1 8 T U I T I O N R AT E S

D.MIN.Balance due equally over 36 months**Total cost for SBC students $13,080Total cost for non-SBC students $17,090

D.ED.MIN.Balance due equally over 36 months**Total cost for SBC students $14,067Total cost for non-SBC students $18,142

D.MISS. Balance due equally over 30 months**Total cost for SBC students $20,893Total cost for non-SBC students $34,890

ED.D. Balance due equally over 30 months**Total cost for SBC students $20,893Total cost for non-SBC students $34,890

MINISTRY TH.M.Balance due equally over 18 months**Total cost for SBC students $9,192Total cost for non-SBC students $15,628

RESEARCH TH.M.Balance due equally over 18 months**Total cost for SBC students $9,956Total cost for non-SBC students $16,925

MODULAR TH.M.Balance due equally over 18 months**Total cost for SBC students $9,482Total cost for non-SBC students $16,119

RESIDENT DOCTORALBalance due equally over 48 months**Total cost for SBC students $31,301Total cost for non-SBC students $55,588

*Any remaining balance of the program fee is due upon graduation.**After $1,000 down payment

SBTS on-campus housingRoom and Board

$2,775FOSTER APARTMENTS One-bedroom $730

GRINSTEAD APARTMENTSOne-bedroom $780Two-bedroom, two-bathroom $935

SPRINGDALE APARTMENTSSecond/third floor $785First floor $835

MODULAR STUDENTS Modular students are able to stay with us on cam-pus for their seminars: Legacy Hotel $71.99 night

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D.Min.REQUIREMENTS• M.Div. or its equivalent from an accredited

institution*• GPA 3.0• TOEFL 90• Three years of significant ministry

experience, post M.Div. by the time the applicant begins the D.Min.

• Field essay• Ministry resume

APPL I CAT ION DEADL INES

Winter matriculation November 1Summer matriculation April 1

D.Ed.Min. REQUIREMENTS• M.A. or its equivalent* • GPA 3.0• TOEFL 90• Three years of significant ministry

experience • Field essay• Ministry resume


Winter matriculation November 1Summer matriculation April 1

D.Miss.REQUIREMENTS • M.Div. or M.A. in missiology or

their equivalents* • GPA 3.3• GRE**• TOEFL 95• Entrance examination


Winter matriculation August 1Summer matriculation January 15

Ed.D.REQUIREMENTS• Master’s degree totaling no fewer than 48

hours, with at least 12 hours in biblical and theological studies and at least 12 hours in leadership, administration, education, or ministry studies.

• GPA 3.3• GRE**• TOEFL 95• Entrance examination • Academic writing sample


Summer matriculation January 15

A DM I SS I O NS R E Q U I R E M E N T S |

ISAIAH OLATOYANASSISTANT LECTURER AT THE

NIGERIAN BAPTIST THEO-

LOGICAL SEMINARY; D.MISS. ,

SOUTHERN SEMINARY

“MY STUDIES AT SOUTHERN HAVE NOT ONLY BROADENED MY UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING THE MISSION OF GOD AND THE UR-GENCY OF THE MANDATE OF THE GREAT COMMISSION, BUT HAVE ALSO DEEPENED AND RENEWED MY VISION AND PASSION FOR CHRISTIAN MISSION. IT GIVES ME THE GRACE TO TEACH WITH CONFIDENCE. IT ALSO ENABLES ME TO PRESENT SOUND AND BAL-ANCED BIBLICAL TEACHINGS ON MISSIOLOGY TO MY STUDENTS.

”

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*All degrees must be from an accredited institution.**Southern Seminary does not publish a minimum GRE score.

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Th.M.REQUIREMENTS• M.Div. or its equivalent• GPA 3.3 (for Research & Modular Th.M.)• TOEFL 95 (for Research & Modular Th.M.)• GPA 3.0 (for Ministry Th.M.)• TOEFL 90 (for Ministry Th.M.)• Academic writing sample


(M IN ISTRY TH .M. )

The Ministry Th.M. has a rolling deadline for admission.


(RESEARCH AND MODUL AR TH .M. )

Fall matriculation January 15Spring matriculation August 1

Ph.D.REQUIREMENTS• An M.Div. or its equivalent except Christian

Worship, Family Ministry, Higher Education, and Leadership which require an M.A.

• GPA 3.5• GRE**• TOEFL 95• Entrance examination • Academic writing sample


Fall matriculation January 15Spring matriculation August 1

BEAU HUGHES

P A S T O R , T H E V I L L A G E C H U R C H D E N T O N ;

D . E D . M I N . E X E C U T I V E L E A D E R S H I P ,


“

I THANK GOD FOR MY TIME AT

SOUTHERN. THE PROGRAM

AND PROFESSORS WERE A

SIGNIFICANT SOURCE OF JOY

AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. I

WAS CHALLENGED, ENCOUR-

AGED, AND EQUIPPED IN

WAYS THAT COMPELLED ME

TOWARD GREATER ZEAL AND

CONFIDENCE IN THE MINISTRY

GOD HAS CALLED ME TO. THE

INSTRUCTION I RECEIVED HAS

BROUGHT ABOUT LASTING

FRUIT IN MY LIFE AND AND

AMONG OUR CONGREGATION.

”


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