The Ph.D. (Christian Theology) is particularly designed to prepare students for the teaching, writing, and leadership ministries of the Church. It is a full-time degree that builds upon previous foundational theological study and encourages the development of valuable ministerial and teaching experience. In keeping with the objective of providing Ph.D. students with opportunities to develop a breadth of knowledge and skills through coursework and comprehensive examinations, as well as focused, specialized research in the form of a dissertation, the following list comprises the minimum requirements for the program. Students must also demonstrate competence in biblical and modern languages as appropriate.
Concentrations: Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Ministry Studies. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Agreement with the McMaster Divinity College Statement of Faith; Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or its educational equivalent, with at least a B+ average; Master's degree from an accredited university or its educational equivalent (e.g. M.A., M.T.S., M.Div., Th. M.) with at least a B+ average (students with an emphasis in Ministry Studies will normally have an M.Div. degree); At least ten term-long courses in the examination area selected for study, or related areas, with at least a B+ average in these courses; A major piece of written academic work (minimum 10,000 words), preferably a master's thesis, in the student's proposed area of specialization, written in English; Appropriate biblical language requirement. It is required that a student would have at least 9 units (three terms) of one biblical language for entrance into Ministry Studies and Theological Studies programs. A student whose emphasis is Biblical Studies will have studied at least 12 units (four terms) of the major biblical language of his/her emphasis (i.e, Greek (NT) or Hebrew (OT)) and at least 6 units (two terms) of the other. The student may be required to gain facility in additional languages or higher competence in the biblical langugages in light of her/his program of study as set by his/her committee.
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| Application Notes : | Personal Statement; Official transcripts; 3 references (2 academic and one pastoral); |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
Additional Requirements for Ph.D. Applicants: Curriculum vitae that lists your past education, work experience, professional accreditations, publications, ministry and leadership experience, ancient and modern language proficiencies, and honours; McMaster Divinity College faculty member by whom you would like to be mentored; Master's thesis or writing sample in your proposed area of specialization (minimum 10,000 words); A one-page description of the topic you are considering for your dissertation.
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