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Comprehensive Doctor of Philosophy

The Comprehensive 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 Ph.D. with Focus Core 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 challenges of tomorrow.

Purpose

To develop educational and ministry leaders through 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 a Doctoral Thesis.
3. Learners will conduct independent scholarly analysis and implement research findings in ministry context.

Comprehensive Ph.D. with Focus Core Structure

• RW 001 Trinity Tutorial
• Focus Core – 4 Courses – 12 credits – SEE LISTINGS BELOW
• PR 800 Professional Compendium – 12 credits
• RW 876 Doctoral Thesis – 12 credits
• RW 890 Program Summary – 3 credits
• RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment

Ph.D. – Doctoral Thesis Only Degree Structure

• RW 001 Trinity Tutorial
• PR 800 Professional Compendium – 12 credits
• RW 876 Doctoral Thesis – 12 credits
• RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment

General Comprehensive Ph.D. Information

• Prerequisite for Comprehensive Ph.D. with Focus Core: Master’s degree.
• Prerequisite for Comprehensive Ph.D. – Doctoral Thesis Only: Advanced Graduate or
  Postgraduate degree in Theology, Divinity, or relevant area of study.
• Credits for transfer are not available for the Ph.D. Degree.

Focus Core Studies

• Focus in Biblical Counseling 
• Focus in Biblical Studies 
• Focus in Christian Counseling 
• Focus in Christian Education 
• Focus in Christian Management and Leadership 
• Focus in Christian Philosophy and Apologetics 
• Focus in Christian Women's Studies 
• Focus in Conflict Management 
• Focus in Pastoral Ministry 
• Focus in Pulpit Communication and Expository Preaching 
• 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.