Doctor of Divinity
Two-Year Program
Equipping Christian Leaders with Advanced Administrative and Theological Skills for Ministry Excellence
Program Overview
The Doctor of Divinity (D.Div.) is a terminal theological degree designed to provide experienced ministers, theologians, and Christian educators with advanced knowledge and leadership skills for high-level ecclesiastical, academic, and community service. This program emphasizes doctrinal depth, ministerial excellence, and theological reflection.
Program Purpose
- To develop strong doctrinal and theological foundations.
- To deepen skills in church leadership, preaching, and pastoral care.
- To explore contemporary issues in global Christianity through theological analysis.
- To equip candidates for scholarly research, publication, and ministry transformation.
Trimester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
Trimester 1
| DOD 701 | Biblical Theology and Exposition | 3 |
Trimester 1
| DOD 702 | Systematic Theology and Doctrine of God | 3 |
Trimester 1
| DOD 703 | Pastoral Theology and Ecclesial Leadership | 3 |
Trimester 1
| DOD 704 | Ministerial Ethics and Integrity | 2 |
Trimester 2 | DOD 705 | Homiletics and Prophetic Preaching | 3 |
Trimester 2
| DOD 706 | Historical Theology and the Church Fathers | 3 |
Trimester 2 | DOD 707 | Global Trends in Christianity | 3 |
Trimester 2
| DOD 708 | Christian Spirituality and Formation | 2 |
Trimester 3 | DOD 709 | Advanced Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) | 3 |
Trimester 3 | DOD 710 | Worship, Liturgy, and the Sacraments | 2 |
Trimester 2
| DOD 711 | Research Methods and Academic Writing | 3 |
Total Credit Hours for Year 1: 33 credits
Year 2: Dissertation Phase
The second year centers on theological research leading to the writing and defense of a dissertation that contributes significantly to the practice and scholarship of Christian ministry.
Objective:
- Conduct original theological research with ministry relevance.
- Address real-world challenges facing the church today.
- Demonstrate scholarly depth in writing and defending the dissertation.
Course Code | Dissertation Component
| Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
DOD 801
| Dissertation Proposal and Literature Review | 6 |
DOD 802
| Field Research and Ministry Contextualization | 6 |
DOD 803 | Dissertation Writing and Faculty Supervision | 6 |
DOD 804 | Final Editing, Submission, and Oral Defense | 6 |
Total Credit Hours for Year 2: 24 credits
Total Program Credits: 57
Accreditation & Affiliations
Committed to Credibility and Quality
SBU holds recognized accreditations and works in affiliation with global theological networks, ministry associations, and academic institutions to ensure our programs meet international standards in both faith and scholarship.
University Leadership
Guided by Vision. Led by Servants.
At SBU, our leadership is comprised of spiritually mature, academically accomplished, and visionary individuals committed to shaping the next generation of Christian leaders.
Bishop
Title
Ph.D. Phillip Sudders
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Dr. Katherine Field
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PhD. Mary Simons
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