Doctor of Theology – Full Two-Year Program
Equipping Christian Leaders with Advanced Administrative and Theological Skills for Ministry Excellence
Program Overview
The Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) program is designed to develop scholarly leaders with deep understanding in biblical, theological, and doctrinal disciplines. This advanced degree equips students for teaching, research, and leadership roles in seminaries, universities, and church contexts. The curriculum combines rigorous theological reflection, biblical exegesis, and contextual application to contemporary issues facing the church and society.
Program Purpose
- To develop theological scholars grounded in biblical truth and doctrinal integrity.
- To prepare students for academic teaching, leadership, and scholarly publishing.
- To provide critical engagement with contemporary theological issues and global contexts.
- To train students in original research and dissertation writing in theological studies.
Trimester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
Trimester 1
| THD 701 | Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis | 3 |
Trimester 1
| THD 702 | Historical Theology and Church Fathers | 3 |
Trimester 1
| THD 703 | Systematic Theology I: God, Christ, and Salvation | 3 |
Trimester 1
| THD 704 | Academic Writing and Theological Research | 2 |
Trimester 2 | THD 705 | Contemporary Theological Issues | 3 |
Trimester 2
| THD 706 | Christian Ethics and Moral Theology | 3 |
Trimester 2 | THD 707 | World Religions and Apologetics | 3 |
Trimester 2
| THD 708 | Ecclesiology and Missiology | 2 |
Trimester 3 | THD 709 | Pneumatology and Spiritual Formation | 3 |
Trimester 3 | THD 710 | Theology and Culture in a Global Context | 2 |
Trimester 3 | THD 711 | Dissertation Seminar and Proposal Writing | 3 |
Total Credit Hours for Year 1: 33 credits
Year 2: Dissertation Phase
The second year of the Doctor of Theology program is devoted to the completion of an original dissertation that contributes to the field of theological studies. Students will demonstrate expertise in theological research, biblical interpretation, or doctrinal development through a well-structured and defended dissertation under faculty supervision.
Objective:
- Conduct in-depth theological research contributing new insights to the field.
- Utilize sound exegetical and doctrinal methodologies.
- Present scholarly arguments that reflect academic integrity and theological soundness.
- Successfully defend the dissertation before a panel of academic examiners.
Course Code | Dissertation Component
| Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
THD 801
| Dissertation Proposal and Literature Review | 6 |
THD 802
| Research and Theological Analysis | 6 |
THD 803 | Dissertation Writing | 6 |
THD 804 | Final Review and Oral Defense | 6 |
Total Credit Hours for Year 2: 24 credits
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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