Prerequisites for the Ph.D. Program

• An M.Div. degree. Other master's degrees may be utilized and supplemented with additional course work. The Ph.D. degree will be significantly shorter (37 credit hours) for those possessing a Th.M. degree.

• The ability to utilize Greek and Hebrew language in Bible study and research. Greek and Hebrew language review options will be available to assist those needing them.

• The skill and computer hardware/software necessary to engage in course study via the Internet (consult the Director of the Ph.D. program for current specifics.)

• A high degree of Christian commitment and life witness that qualifies the student for pastoral ministry.

• Agreement and compatibility with the BBS doctrinal statement.

• All of the other salvation, character, and church participation requirements spelled out in the catalog of the institution apply in the Ph.D. program.

Note—By action of the Board of Trustees, no one who has been divorced or who is married to a divorced person may be admitted as a student. Prospective students who are separated from spouses will not be accepted.