Program: PhD (Theological Studies) with a Concentration in Philosophy of Religion - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - Modern Campus Catalog™

Jul 09, 2025

Academic Catalog - Spring 2023

PhD Introduction - 5 Hours

GEN 0000 - Sexual Abuse Prevention & Response Training 0 semester hr(s).
PHD 9101 - Introduction to Research and Integration 2 semester hr(s).
PHD 9102 - Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Integrative Colloquium - 3 Hours

CQM 9001 - Integrative Colloquium: Biblical Studies 1 semester hr(s).
CQM 9002 - Integrative Colloquium: Theological Studies 1 semester hr(s).
CQM 9003 - Integrative Colloquium: Applied Theological Studies 1 semester hr(s).

PhD Research Seminars - 24 Hours

NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in one research language before beginning their fifth seminar.

Philosophy Selectives (12)

Select four of the following seminars:

PHI 9550 - Philosophical Theology 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9600 - Problem of Evil 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9910 - Philosophy of Mind 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9930 - Christian Faith and Science 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9940 - Coherence of Theism 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9950 - Epistemology 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 9960 - Metaphysics 3 semester hr(s).

Electives (12)

Select four seminars from any concentration:

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PhD Mentor Directed Studies - 6 Hours

PHD 9501 - Mentor Directed Studies I 3 semester hr(s).
PHD 9502 - Mentor Directed Studies II 3 semester hr(s).

PhD Comprehensive Exams - 4 Hours

NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in their second research language before beginning sitting for comprehensive exams.

PHD 9800 - Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams 4 semester hr(s).

PhD Prospectus and Dissertation - 18 Hours

PHD 9850 - PHD Prospectus 1 semester hr(s).
PHD 9900 - PHD Dissertation 4 semester hr(s). Students must register for 16 hours of PhD Dissertation.
PHD 9950 - PHD Dissertation Defense 1 semester hr(s).

Total - 60 Hours