Accelerated Learning Model Ph.D. Programs
The Accelerated Learning Model requires the Ph.D. courses to contain research, writing, and critical inquiry Projects. The cumulative effect of these Projects reduces the length and research intensity required in the traditional Ph.D. dissertation at other seminaries and universities. Trinity's Ph.D. dissertation is designed to provide the Ph.D. candidate with a venue for academic, organizational and/or ministry reflection paper, related to the Focus.
Another feature of the Ph.D. programs is the option which allows you to "mix" the courses in Unit One Core with courses from your selected Focus Unit. This enables you to benefit from the Focus courses immediately. Advise the Enrollment Counselor of your course selection and sequence you want in Unit One and Unit Two.
For persons without a master’s degree entering the Ph.D. program, it is possible to earn a master’s degree with 36 credits along the way to the Ph.D. A minimum of 18 relevant master’s credits and 6 relevant doctoral credits must be completed at Trinity. Twelve credits may be satisfied via Graduate Portfolio (9 credits), transfer credit, or a combination of the two.
At Ph.D. level, the total learning experience requires face to face contact with faculty, and interaction with other doctoral students. To accomplish these educational components, it is necessary for the Ph.D. student to complete not less than two courses by attending Regional Seminars. Special arrangements will be made for Ph.D. candidates residing outside of the U.S.A. For information about courses, dates and locations, see the Seminar Schedule on this website. Contact the Seminar Department to discuss your options, including DVD Courses.
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Apologetics and Theology
This Ph.D. program, with its unique two Focus curriculum, was designed for the person who desires to achieve a doctoral level of mastery and expertise in the Art of Apologetics and Theology. The union of these two components prepares the successful Ph.D. graduate with the knowledge to "defend the faith" in an increasingly skeptical society.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree: You may earn the Ph.D. with 72 Credits.
With a Master's Degree, or 30 Graduate Credits, 42 Credits are Required.
Up to 9 Doctoral Credits May be Transferred Toward the 42 Credits. |
Unit One - 18 Core Credits
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| RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial (Online Study Only) |
| BEM 814 AP History of Apologetics I |
| BEM 763 TH Christian Theology I |
| BEM 739 PH Comparative Analysis of Worldviews |
| BEM 716 PH Advanced History of Philosophy |
| BEM 815 AP History of Apologetics II |
| BEM 738 NT Issues in New Testament History |
Unit Two - 18 Core Credits
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| BEM 743 AP Contemporary Apologetics I |
| BEM 764 TH Christian Theology II |
| BEM 712 PH Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil |
| BEM 744 AP Contemporary Apologetics II |
| BEM 734 CH Advanced Church History |
| BEM 798 RW Capstone Summary in Apologetics1 |
Dissertation Unit - 6 Core Credits |
| BEM 780 RW Dissertation |
Elective
1 Learners may replace course with an elective in Apologetics (AP), Philosophy (PH), or Theology (TH). |
Substitutions
Accelerated Learning Model Ph.D. learners may substitute courses in their program to assist with the development and writing of the Dissertation. To meet minimum degree requirements, learners must complete 18 semester credit hours in their degree designated focus area as well as 6 semester credit hours of philosophy courses. Remaining courses may be substituted with elective courses. |
Doctor of Philosophy
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Ministry Leadership
The Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry Leadership is the terminal degree of choice for Senior Pastors, Directors of Christian Organizations, and Christians at the executive level in a business or corporate environment. The curriculum combines the best elements of the philosophy courses, and a mix of administration and management courses.
If you are seeking the pinnacle of prestige and training, consider this degree. The Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry Leadership will give you the venue to expand your knowledge and prepare you to confidently confront and resolve the day to day challenges of ministry and management.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree: You may earn the Ph.D. with 72 Credits.
With a Master's Degree, or 30 Graduate Credits, 42 Credits are Required.
Up to 9 Doctoral Credits May be Transferred Toward the 42 Credits. |
Unit One - 18 Core Credits
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| RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial (Online Study Only) |
| BEM 840 AD Advanced Communication for Managers and Administrators |
| BEM 712 PH Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil |
| BEM 810 AD Applied Theories in Human and Organizational Development |
| BEM 716 PH Advanced History of Philosophy |
| BEM 845 AD Reflective Review of Management Case Studies |
| BEM 722 PH Philosophy of History and Philosophical Thought |
Unit Two - 18 Core Credits
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| BEM 710 PH Axiology and Traditional Christian Ethics |
| BEM 803 AD Organizational Theories |
| BEM 714 PH Socrates to Kant: Analysis of Moral Theories |
| BEM 749 CM Resolving Conflict in the Church |
| BEM 717 PH The Influence of C.S. Lewis |
| BEM 846 AD Advanced Management and Leadership Theory |
Dissertation Unit - 6 Core Credits |
| BEM 780 RW Dissertation |
Substitutions
Accelerated Learning Model Ph.D. learners may substitute courses in their program to assist with the development and writing of the Dissertation. To meet minimum degree requirements, learners must complete 18 semester credit hours in their degree designated focus area as well as 6 semester credit hours of philosophy courses. Remaining courses may be substituted with elective courses. |
Doctor of Philosophy
in
Biblical Counseling
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree: You may earn the Ph.D. with 72 Credits.
With a Master's Degree, or 30 Graduate Credits, 42 Credits are Required.
Up to 9 Doctoral Credits May be Transferred Toward the 42 Credits. |
Unit One - 18 Core Credits
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| RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial (Online Study Only) |
| BEM 820 BC Perspectives in Depression and Anxiety |
| BEM 712 PH Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil |
| BEM 713 BC Advanced Principles of Biblical Counseling |
| BEM 721 BC Contemporary Issues in Counseling Teens |
| BEM 801 BC Current Christian Concepts in Gerontology |
| BEM 722 PH Philosophy of History and Philosophical Thought |
Unit Two - 18 Core Credits
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| BEM 841 BC Biblical Counseling in Death and Dying |
| BEM 837 BC Counseling Families in the Church |
| BEM 708 BC The Interaction of Secular Psychology and Biblical Counseling |
| BEM 830 BC Women's Issues In Counseling: A Critical Analysis* |
| BEM 716 PH Advanced History of Philosophy |
| BEM 710 PH Axiology and Traditional Christian Ethics |
| *A Ph.D. Level Elective May Replace This Course. |
Dissertation Unit - 6 Core Credits |
| BEM 780 RW Dissertation |
Substitutions
Accelerated Learning Model Ph.D. learners may substitute courses in their program to assist with the development and writing of the Dissertation. To meet minimum degree requirements, learners must complete 18 semester credit hours in their degree designated focus area as well as 6 semester credit hours of philosophy courses. Remaining courses may be substituted with elective courses. |
Doctor of Philosophy
in
Interdisciplinary Studies
This Focus allows the Ph.D. Candidate to combine courses from all Focus Courses in the Ph.D. program. Select Six Courses From the twenty-four which are available, the two Units can be customized to meet the ministry, professional, and educational goals of the Candidate.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree: You may earn the Ph.D. with 72 Credits.
With a Master's Degree, or 30 Graduate Credits, 42 Credits are Required.
Up to 9 Doctoral Credits May be transferred Toward the 42 Credits. |
| Unit One - 18 Core Credits
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| Select Six Courses from the Other Ph.D Focus Areas. Tell the Enrollment Counselor Your Selection. |
| RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial (Online Study Only) |
| BEM 710 PH Axiology and Traditional Christian Ethics |
FOCUS COURSE |
| BEM 712 PH Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil |
FOCUS COURSE |
| BEM 714 PH Socrates to Kant: Analysis of Moral Theories |
FOCUS COURSE |
Unit Two - 18 Core Credits
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| BEM 716 PH Advanced History of Philosophy |
FOCUS COURSE |
| BEM 717 PH The Influence of C.S. Lewis |
FOCUS COURSE |
| BEM 722 PH Philosophy of History and Philosophical Thought |
FOCUS COURSE |
Dissertation Unit - 6 Core Credits |
| BEM 780 RW Dissertation |
Substitutions
Accelerated Learning Model Ph.D. learners may substitute courses in their program to assist with the development and writing of the Dissertation. To meet minimum degree requirements, learners must complete 18 semester credit hours in their degree designated focus area as well as 6 semester credit hours of philosophy courses. Remaining courses may be substituted with elective courses. |
Doctor of Philosophy
in
Pastoral Ministry
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree: You may earn the Ph.D. with 72 Credits.
With a Master's Degree, or 30 Graduate Credits, 42 Credits are Required.
Up to 9 Doctoral Credits May be Transferred Toward the 42 Credits. |
Unit One - 18 Core Credits
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| RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial (Online Study Only) |
| BEM 740 PM Applied Research in Theology of Ministry |
| BEM 712 PH Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil |
| BEM 742 EP Research Project in Expository Preaching |
| BEM 716 PH Advanced History of Philosophy |
| BEM 747 PM Mentoring in Today's Culture |
| BEM 722 PH Philosophy of History and Philosophical Thought |
Unit Two - 18 Core Credits
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| BEM 743 AP Contemporary Apologetics I |
| BEM 714 PH Socrates to Kant: Analysis of Moral Theories |
| BEM 749 CM Resolving Conflict in the Church |
| BEM 710 PH Axiology and Traditional Christian Ethics |
| BEM 745 CE Psychological Foundations of Christian Education |
| BEM 717 PH The Influence of C.S. Lewis |
Dissertation Unit - 6 Core Credits |
| BEM 780 RW Dissertation |
Substitutions
Accelerated Learning Model Ph.D. learners may substitute courses in their program to assist with the development and writing of the Dissertation. To meet minimum degree requirements, learners must complete 18 semester credit hours in their degree designated focus area as well as 6 semester credit hours of philosophy courses. Remaining courses may be substituted with elective courses. |
Doctor of Philosophy
in
Religious Studies
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree: You may earn the Ph.D. with 72 Credits.
With a Master's Degree, or 30 Graduate Credits, 42 Credits are Required.
Up to 9 Doctoral Credits May be Transferred Toward the 42 Credits. |
Unit One - 18 Core Credits
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| RW 001 (0 cr) Trinity Tutorial (Online Study Only) |
| BEM 732 OT Comparative Studies in Old Testament History |
| BEM 712 PH Christian Theism and the Problem of Evil |
| BEM 738 NT Issues in New Testament History |
| BEM 716 PH Advanced History of Philosophy |
| BEM 730 PH Advanced Philosophy of Religion |
| BEM 722 PH Philosophy of History and Philosophical Thought |
Unit Two - 18 Core Credits |
| BEM 717 PH The Influence of C.S. Lewis |
| BEM 710 PH Axiology and Traditional Christian Ethics |
| BEM 735 AP Defending the Gospel |
| BEM 739 PH Comparative Analysis of Worldviews |
| BEM 714 PH Socrates to Kant: Analysis of Moral Theories |
| BEM 734 CH Advanced Church History |
Dissertation Unit - 6 Core Credits |
| BEM 780 RW Dissertation |
Substitutions
Accelerated Learning Model Ph.D. learners may substitute courses in their program to assist with the development and writing of the Dissertation. To meet minimum degree requirements, learners must complete 18 semester credit hours in their degree designated focus area as well as 6 semester credit hours of philosophy courses. Remaining courses may be substituted with elective courses. |
Note: Credits are on the semester hour system.
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Dr. J. Robert Shigley
