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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biblical
Counseling Theology
THE 2010 APPLICATION
WINDOW FOR THIS DEGREE PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.
Application invitations are tentatively scheduled to be sent in the
spring of 2011.
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This
program is designed for the individual who desires a deeper
understanding of the Theology of Biblical Counseling. It is
not a practical counseling how-to degree. Rather, it is
designed as serious reading and research into the Theology of
Biblical Counseling (an area which has been generally neglected).
The long-term goal of this program is the production of a body
of high quality research and literature that will begin to fill the
gap, and provide an ever increasing pool of graduates who have the
most unique training in the world of Biblical Counseling.
Therefore, the individual student goal of the Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.) in Biblical Counseling Theology program
is
the production of a substantial research document that contributes
to the knowledge base of the Christian world. The program
provides each student with the opportunity to develop specialized
expertise in a subject of interest under the tutoring and
supervision of senior academicians.
This degree
program will train, mentor and guide the student in the production
of academic work that will be of benefit to the evangelical
community and will add to its understanding of the Theology of
Biblical Counseling. Intentionally based on educational models
from the best European universities, the program is not based on
progressive course work, but rather on a relationship between the
student and senior tutor that stresses independent critical thinking
and research.
The relationship
between student and tutor is the critical focal point of this kind
of education. Therefore, the student is expected to make a
commitment to regular interaction with the senior tutor and other
academic experts. This degree is designed to lead the student
toward recognized expertise in thought and expression. Three
components are required prior to writing the dissertation.
These components focus on the process necessary for
theological thinking and understanding in the area of Biblical
Counseling Theology.
The Ph.D. in
Biblical Counseling Theology degree program is ideal for the student
who is committed to the deepest possible understanding of a
particular topic within that discipline, and is willing to accept
the guidance and review needed to produce that expertise.
The European Model Ph.D. is an
invitation-only degree program. Students who desire this
kind of academic environment and training are invited to submit a
letter to the President and Academic Dean, expressing interest.
If
accepted, the student will enter into a two-year tutorial program in
preparation for the final research document (dissertation) which is
expected to take one year. It is expected that the Ph.D. in
Biblical Counseling Theology degree will be earned in three
years, but program timing changes may be allowed. The cohort
group is limited to no more than twenty-four students per year.
APPLICATION
WINDOW IS
CLOSED.
General Program Completion Plan (52
units total)
PHASE
ONE
Biblical
Theology: Old and New Testaments (8 units)
(Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling Theology Component 1 PHDBC-701)
Component Purpose:
This component will provide the
Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling Theology student with a review
of specific theological considerations in the Bible. Topics
will be viewed from both an historical and contemporary perspective.
The component is not a substitute for expertise in the
content of the Bible, its structure or its historicity. This
component focuses on theological understanding, argument and
insight. Students are expected to have a prior sufficient
working knowledge of the Bible.
Component Objectives:
To provide the student with an
opportunity to demonstrate a knowledge of the entire Bible as a
framework for theological topics.
To enable the student to document an
advanced understanding of the origins of contemporary theology as
they are derived from the Old and New Testaments.
To understand the dependence of Old
Testament thought on Hebrew language, culture and religious practice
within the context of the ancient Near East.
To demonstrate a command of the
connection between the Testaments.
This component is started online, but is finalized in
a required two to three day colloquy of other Ph.D. students.
Whether it is two or three days in length will depend upon the
number of students attending. The colloquy dates will be
scheduled at a time and place most convenient to the majority of the
other students. Students will be given sufficient advanced notice
for travel arrangements to be made.
Please refer to your student portal
Ph.D. program page for the date and location of this event.
The cost of travel,
meals and lodging will be the responsibility of the student, but
there will be no additional tuition or fee charges, these being
covered by program the tuition.
PHASE TWO
Theological
Anthropology, Harmartiology, and Soteriology (16 units)
(Ph.D. Biblical Counseling Theology Component 2 PHDBC-702)
Component Purpose:
This component will provide the
Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling Theology student with an analysis of
specific theological considerations concerning the doctrine of man
and his relationship to sin and salvation. The component
focuses on a theological understanding, of man, the fall, and the
present future implications of humanity’s
place in the universe. Students are expected to have a
significant prior sufficient working knowledge of the study of
Theology and Biblical counseling. The Ph.D. student will use
such prior knowledge to compare and analyze the collateral reading
assignments within the generally recognized boundaries of the
Theology of Biblical counseling.
Component Objectives:
To provide the
student with an opportunity to demonstrate a knowledge of the
intimate connection between a theological concept of anthropology
and the Biblical conclusions concerning sin and salvation.
To enable the
student to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the strengths
and weaknesses of contemporary Theological thought concerning the
doctrine of man.
To exhibit a
comprehensive awareness of the prevailing attitudes toward the
doctrine of man specifically as it has implications for the Theology
of Biblical counseling.
This Component
is completed totally online.
PHASE THREE
Theological
Graduate Students Residency Colloquium (8 units)
(Ph.D. Biblical Counseling Theology Component 3 PHDBC-703)
Component Purpose:
This Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling
Theology component presents the student with an opportunity to
interact with other Ph.D. candidates under the supervision of the
senior tutor, and helps prepare the doctoral student for the
research and writing required for the Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling
Theology dissertation (which it is expected, will take twelve
months). This component requires participation in a three to
four day colloquium (depending on the number of students in
attendance) near the end of the year immediately prior to when the
student begins writing the dissertation. During the
colloquium, students will present a paper before their fellow
students and not less than two senior tutors for critique and
review.
Component Objectives:
The residency colloquium is
designed to assist the student with critical thinking in the chosen
area of expertise. Presentation before a group of peers and
tutors is essential to this process since this will act as a tool to
assist students in producing genuine scholarly work at the
dissertation level. The senior tutor will select the order in
which students make the presentation.
Participation in the residency colloquium is a requirement of the
degree program, and will not be undertaken until the first two
Components (PHDBC-701 & PHDBC-702) have been completed.
Students may not begin dissertation work apart from this Component.
PHASE FOUR
(FINAL PHASE)
Doctor
of Philosophy in Biblical Counseling Theology Dissertation (20
units)
(Ph.D. Biblical
Counseling Theology Component 4 PHDBC-704)
Purpose:
This is the
final project for the Ph.D. student. The student will have the
opportunity to demonstrate subject matter expertise and quality
scholarship. The subject matter is at the discretion of the
student but must be approved in advance by the senior tutor.
The dissertation should be not less than 20,000 and not more than
50,000 words and must follow accepted format for scholarly material.
It must include a summary of the discussion, proper bibliography and
citations.
Once the written
work is completed, it will be submitted to an examining committee.
Upon review, the committee may arrange for an oral defense of the
dissertation. The student should be prepared to present
arguments germane to any portion or concept presented in the written
material. The committee will then rule according to the
following:
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The
dissertation is accepted without revision
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The
dissertation is accepted but requires revision at specific points
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The
dissertation is unacceptable
Objective:
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To
provide the student with an opportunity to produce a dissertation
acceptable for publication.
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To
enable the student to formulate in writing, the concepts, ideas,
and conclusions of his or her thinking concerning a theological
position relating to a relevant area of biblical thought.
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To
encourage the student to utilize the knowledge gained in the
course of the doctoral program toward the formation of an
intelligent and comprehensive writing project which accurately
reflects the student’s conclusions and beliefs in a selected area
of biblical thought.
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THREE-YEAR ANTICIPATED TIME-LINE FOR COMPLETION
(Subject to Minor Variations) |
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Ph.D. Biblical Counseling
Theology Component 1 PHDBC-701 |
Component to begin January 18, 2010
Colloquium to be held March 10-12, 2010 |
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Ph.D. Biblical Counseling
Theology Component 2 PHDBC-702 |
Component to begin April 5,
2010
Component to be completed by March 25, 2011 |
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Ph.D. Biblical Counseling
Theology Component 3 PHDBC-703 |
Component to begin May 2, 2011
Colloquium to be held in November of 2011 |
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Ph.D. Biblical Counseling
Theology Component 4PHDBC-704 |
Dissertation work to begin
January 9, 2012
Dissertation to be completed by January 15, 2013 |
Tuition and Fee Payment
Schedule
Total tuition is $6,240 ($120 per unit). There are no other
fees except the graduation fee ($100 for off-site - $200 for
on-site) which is not paid until near the completion of the program,
and the dissertation binding fee ($35 - $50 per copy) which is not
due until the submission of the approved final draft. Tuition
payments schedules are as follows:
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$600
to be paid within 30 days of notification of acceptance.
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The
remaining tuition balance of $5,640 is to be paid in 36 monthly
installments of $157 due not later than the 21st of each month
beginning the month following the payment of the initial $600
tuition installment.
Tuition payments cannot be paid in advance of the
above schedule. There are no tuition scholarships, discount
grants or other payment options for this program. Due to the
unique pricing structure of this degree program, there are no
tuition refund provisions. Note: The monthly payments are
scheduled interest free, but a late fee of 1% of the unpaid tuition
balance may be charged monthly for payments more than 30 days late.
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