Doctor of Philosophy Course Listing

Core Courses (required)
OT1 Seminar in OT Hermeneutics and Exegetical Method
NT1 Seminar in NT Hermeneutics and Exegetical Method
TH1 Seminar in Advanced Theological Method (Syllabus)

Ministry Philosophy Core (required)
MP1 Developing Effective Leadership Skills
MP2 The Centrality of the Scriptures in Ministry
MP3 Core Issues of Church Leadership in Global Ministry Outreach

Old Testament
OT2 Old Testament Theology (Syllabus)
OT3 Advanced Readings in the Hebrew Bible
OT4 Biblical Aramaic
OT5 OT History and the Ancient Near East
OT6 Comparative Semitics & OT Textual Criticism
OT7 Seminar in OT Problems
OT8 Studies in Deuteronomy
OT9 Studies in Biblical Hebrew Poetry
OT10 Studies in Former Prophets
OT11 Studies in Post Exilic Prophets & Writings
PH890 Independent Study

New Testament
NT2 Seminar in Greek Studies
NT3 Seminar in Biblical Intertextuality (Syllabus)
NT4 NT Backgrounds & Intertestamental Period
NT5 NT Biblical Theology
NT6 NT Textual Criticism
NT7 Seminar in NT Problems
NT8 Seminar in Gospel Studies
NT9 Exegetical Studies in Non-Pauline Literature
NT10 Exegetical Studies in Pauline Literature
PH890 Independent Study

Theology
TH2 The History of Christian Doctrine
TH3 Teaching Contextualized Theology Cross-Culturally
TH4 Issues in Eschatology
TH5 Contemporary Issues in Theology
TH6 Issues in Biblical Ethics
TH7 Issues in Christian Apologetics
TH8 Studies in the History of Dispensationalism
TH9 Studies in the History of Baptist Theology
TH10 Studies in Bible & Science Issues
TH11 Cross-listed Courses from OT and NT
PH890 Independent Study

Bible Exposition
BI1 Analysis of Critical Methods in Bible Interpretation
BI2 Issues in Contemporary Hermeneutical Theory
BI3 Advanced Bible Teaching & Communication Methods
BI4 Analysis of Old Testament Books
BI5 Old Testament Case Studies in Interpretation
BI6 Analysis of New Testament Books
BI7 New Testament Case Studies in Interpretation
BI8 Bible Chronology
BI9 Bible Manners and Customs
BI10 Advanced Issues in Dispensational Bible Analysis
PH890 Independent Study

Research Module
PH1 Research Module

Interdisciplinary Seminar and Communication Practicum
PH11, 12, 13 Interdisciplinary Seminars and Communications Practicums

Professional Teaching Practicum
PH14 Professional Teaching Practicum

Dissertation Sequence
PH91, 92, 93 Dissertation