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Doctor of Philosophy Degree

The Doctor of Philosophy at Trinity is an advanced degree program designed to enhance the analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills of our adult learners and provide them with superior ability for positions of leadership and ministry.

Through the completion of relevant courses (applies to General Ph.D Structure only) and thorough analysis of precedent literature and current issues and trends, students discern how to interpret and respond to contemporary theories and practices, and how to deploy their knowledge, understanding, and skills to meet the ministry challenges of tomorrow.

Purpose of the Ph.D Degree

To develop educational leaders through an interdisciplinary curriculum based on a biblical worldview.

Learning Competencies

1. Learners will develop a focused program of study in a specific area.
2. Learners will interact with the content of the chosen program through analysis, critical evaluation, and synthesis, culminating in an applied dissertation.
3. Learners will expand the knowledge of the field in the focus area of study.
4. Learners will conduct independent scholarly analysis and implement research findings in ministry context.

Ph.D Program Structure

Prerequisite: Master's degree.

• RW 001 Trinity Tutorial
• Focus Core Studies
• RW 875 AI 00 Ph.D Thesis
• RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment

Accelerated Ph.D. Model (Thesis ONLY)

Prerequisite: Advanced Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Theology, Divinity, or relevant area of study.

• RW 001 Trinity Tutorial
• RW 875 AI 00 Ph.D Thesis
• RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment

Focus Core Studies

• Focus in Christian Counseling 
• Focus in Biblical Studies 
• Focus in Pastoral Ministry 
• Focus in Theology 

Applied Ph.D Thesis

A Ph.D. student will successfully complete a research dissertation (thesis). In addition to the Focus Courses, a research project is designed to expand the knowledge of the field in the focus area of study, and to demonstrate that the degree candidate has conducted independent scholarly analysis and implementation of research findings in a ministry context.