Biblical Studies (Ph.D.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Language Competency | ||
German Examination | ||
Total Hours | 0 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Foundational Research Courses | ||
RTCH 900 | Research Methods | 3 |
RTCH 901 | Teaching in Higher Education | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Biblical Studies Core Courses | ||
BIBL 900 | Hermeneutics and History of Interpretation | 3 |
NBST 900 | Reading Seminar in Early Judaism and the Greco-Roman World | 3 |
NBST 910 | Uses of the Old Testament in the New Testament 1 | 3 |
OBST 900 | Reading Seminar in Ancient Near Eastern History and Culture | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Major Area of Focus Courses 1 | ||
Biblical Theology | ||
Bible Elective 2 | 3 | |
Bible Elective 2 | 3 | |
Bible Elective 2 | 3 | |
Choose six hours from the following: | 6 | |
Old Testament Theology | ||
New Testament Theology | ||
Theology of the Gospel | ||
Current Biblical and Theological Issues | ||
Special Topics in Biblical Theology | ||
Seminar in Biblical Theology | ||
New Testament | ||
NGRK 997 | Reading Seminar in New Testament Greek Literature | 3 |
NGRK 997 | Reading Seminar in New Testament Greek Literature | 3 |
NGRK 997 | Reading Seminar in New Testament Greek Literature | 3 |
Choose six hours from the following: | 6 | |
Theology of Paul | ||
Special Topics in the New Testament | ||
Current Biblical and Theological Issues | ||
Seminar in New Testament | ||
Reading Seminar in New Testament Greek Literature | ||
Old Testament | ||
OTCL 997 | Seminar in Old Testament Language | 3 |
OTCL 997 | Seminar in Old Testament Language | 3 |
OTCL 997 | Seminar in Old Testament Language | 3 |
Choose six hours from the following: | 6 | |
The Theology of the Torah | ||
Special Topics in the Old Testament | ||
Current Biblical and Theological Issues | ||
Seminar in Old Testament | ||
Seminar in Old Testament Language |
- 1
Choose one Major Area of Focus from the following: Biblical Theology, New Testament, or Old Testament.
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Must be a 900 level course.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Minor Area of Focus Courses | ||
Choose nine hours from one of the Areas of Focus listed in the Major Area of Focus section 1 | 9 | |
Elective | ||
Elective | ||
Elective | ||
Total Hours | 9 |
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Choose one Minor Area of Focus from the following: Biblical Studies, New Testament, or Old Testament. Minor Area of Focus must be different from the Major Area of Focus.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Comprehensive Examinations | ||
Biblical Studies Core | ||
Major Area of Focus | ||
Minor Area of Focus |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Dissertation Courses 1 | ||
DISS 987 | Dissertation Proposal and Research I | 5 |
DISS 988 | Dissertation Proposal and Research II | 5 |
DISS 989 | Dissertation Proposal and Research III | 5 |
DISS 990 | Dissertation Defense | 0 |
Total Hours | 15 |
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Once the student enters the Dissertation phase, he/she must maintain continuous enrollment (Fall, Spring and Summer semesters) until all degree requirements are completed.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 57 total hours
- A maximum of 50% of a post-graduate and doctoral degree may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than B- may be applied to the degree
- Successful completion of the Research Language Competencies
- Successful completion of Comprehensive Exams
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date