Ph.D. Overview

Commonly associated with the meaningful ability to engage in research and writing, the Ph.D. is considered the terminal degree for those who teach at the college, graduate school, or seminary level, as well as missionary educators, international academic leaders, and pastors desiring a strong teaching ministry. Complete in academic excellence, the Ph.D. program at BBS emphasizes a heart for local church ministry. The balance between scholarship and leadership produces highly effective leaders.

Program objectives:

• To develop a high level of skill in studying and researching the Scriptures.
• To be able to utilize the biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew as well as theological research tools in the pursuit of biblical knowledge.
• To develop a genuine heart for God and the students or church people that the graduate would teach.