School of Divinity · Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Sacred Theology & Biblical Exegesis

Rightly divide the Word — with depth, precision, and reverence.

Tuition

$7,500

Duration

12 months

Format

100% Online

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Overview

Program Overview

A 12-month doctoral immersion in original languages, hermeneutics, and systematic theology for those called to teach the Scriptures with rigor, fidelity, and prophetic clarity.

Outcomes

What You'll Carry

Read and exegete passages in Hebrew and Greek
Apply sound hermeneutical method across genres
Articulate a coherent systematic theology
Defend orthodox doctrine against contemporary distortions
Produce publishable biblical and theological scholarship
Equip pastors and teachers in the craft of exposition

Curriculum

Course Outline

12 modules · 12 months · Each module includes lessons, a foundational scripture, and a practical assignment.

Doctor of Sacred Theology & Biblical Exegesis

Program Overview

What You'll Carry

Course Outline

Biblical Hebrew Foundations

Koine Greek Foundations

Hermeneutics & Interpretive Method

Old Testament Exegesis

New Testament Exegesis

Systematic Theology I

Systematic Theology II

Historical Theology

Theology of Preaching & Exposition

Contemporary Theological Controversies

Dissertation Research

Dissertation & Public Defense

Doctor of Sacred Theology & Biblical Exegesis

Program Overview

What You'll Carry

Course Outline

Module 01Biblical Hebrew FoundationsGrammar, syntax, and reading of the Hebrew Bible.

Biblical Hebrew Foundations

Module 02Koine Greek FoundationsGrammar, syntax, and reading of the New Testament.

Koine Greek Foundations

Module 03Hermeneutics & Interpretive MethodPrinciples for faithful interpretation across genres.

Hermeneutics & Interpretive Method

Module 04Old Testament ExegesisDeep exegetical work in Torah, Prophets, and Writings.

Old Testament Exegesis

Module 05New Testament ExegesisDeep exegetical work in Gospels, Epistles, and Apocalypse.

New Testament Exegesis

Module 06Systematic Theology ITheology proper, Christology, and pneumatology.

Systematic Theology I

Module 07Systematic Theology IIAnthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.

Systematic Theology II

Module 08Historical TheologyDoctrinal development from the Fathers to the Reformers.

Historical Theology

Module 09Theology of Preaching & ExpositionTranslating exegesis into faithful proclamation.

Theology of Preaching & Exposition

Module 10Contemporary Theological ControversiesEngaging modern distortions of biblical truth.

Contemporary Theological Controversies

Module 11Dissertation ResearchOriginal biblical or theological research under supervision.

Dissertation Research

Module 12Dissertation & Public DefenseOriginal scholarly work defended before faculty and peers.

Dissertation & Public Defense