CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONKINGDOM LEARNINGDoctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies (Ph.D.)
HSM Department of Christian Education · HSM Bible Institute · HSM Training Institute
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies (Ph.D.)
Research doctorate in biblical studies requiring advanced seminars, language/textual research, doctoral methodology, comprehensive scholarly work, dissertation research, and oral defense.
Next Academic Term
2026-2027Fall 2026 Semester
Registration: May 1, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Classes: August 31, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Program Curriculum
Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics
Advanced grammatical-historical interpretation, canonical context, genre, theological synthesis, interpretive history, and responsible ministry application.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Doctoral Biblical Research Methods
Research design, source evaluation, literature reviews, theological method, qualitative ministry research, academic integrity, and defensible conclusions.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced Old Testament Theology
Canonical theology of the Old Testament, covenant, kingdom, holiness, wisdom, prophetic witness, and Christ-centered biblical synthesis.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced New Testament Theology
New Testament theology, kingdom, Christology, salvation, church, Spirit, mission, ethics, and eschatological hope.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Biblical Languages and Exegetical Method
Language-tool competency, lexical method, syntax, textual issues, exegetical workflow, and responsible use of Hebrew and Greek resources.
6 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Historical and Systematic Theology
Development of Christian doctrine, councils, confessions, systematic categories, doctrinal controversies, and faithful contemporary articulation.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Christian Education Philosophy and Curriculum
Biblical philosophy of education, adult learning, curriculum design, assessment, faculty practice, online education, and institutional stewardship.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced Ministry Ethics and Governance
Ethical reasoning, authority, accountability, finance, confidentiality, safeguarding, discipline, restoration, law, and governance in Christian institutions.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Doctoral Colloquium I
Faculty-guided presentation, scholarly dialogue, peer critique, research refinement, and ministry scholarship.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Doctoral Colloquium II
Advanced research presentation, theological defense, peer review, revision, and preparation for comprehensive examination.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
Written and oral comprehensive assessment across biblical studies, theology, research method, Christian education, and approved specialization.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Dissertation Proposal and Prospectus
Problem statement, research questions, literature review, methodology, ethical review, chapter plan, and committee-approved prospectus.
6 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Dissertation Research I
Supervised research, primary and secondary source analysis, chapter drafting, documentation, and committee review.
6 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Dissertation Research II
Completion of research, theological synthesis, findings, ministry implications, revision, and final manuscript preparation.
6 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Dissertation Defense and Final Submission
Oral defense, committee corrections, final manuscript approval, academic archive, and public ministry-scholarship summary.
6 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Instruction
Approved lessons, readings, instructor checkpoints, discussions, assignments, and assessments.
Formation
Prayer, Christian character, church participation, supervised ministry practice, and service learning.
Credential
Official transcript and HSM credential after all academic and ministry requirements are approved.