Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Archaeology

Advanced doctoral-level study of Biblical Archaeology with dissertation. 6 courses + dissertation.

About This Program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Archaeology acquaints the doctoral candidate with a broad perspective of Biblical Archaeology through advanced coursework and an original dissertation.

The program consists of six courses (30 hours) and a dissertation (20 hours). A 60–120 page dissertation is required.

Prerequisite: An earned Master's degree from an approved educational institution.

Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.

Degree Requirements

RequirementCourses / Hours
Total Courses6 courses / 30 hours
Dissertation20 hours
Core CoursesMinimum 3
Elective CoursesMaximum 3

Tuition

Per Semester

$2,495

6 semesters · $14,970 total est. cost

Monthly Plan

$500/mo

$200 deposit, then $500/month. Choose your settlement option.

Pay in Full

Save $300

$14,670

Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.

* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.

Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks

Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below.

BA 800

Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls: A Reader From the Biblical Archaeology Review

by Hershel Shanks · Paperback, Jun 1993

BA 810

The Bible as History

by Werner Keller · Paperback, Apr 2008

BA 830

Archaeology of the Land of the Bible, Volume I: 10,000–586 B.C.E.

by Amihay Mazar · Paperback, Sep 1992

BA 910

Peoples of the New Testament World: An Illustrated Guide

by William A. Simmons · Hardcover, Oct 2008

BA 912

Archaeology and the Old Testament

by Alfred J. Hoerth · Paperback, Jan 2009

BA 914

Archaeology and the New Testament

by John McRay · Paperback, Feb 2008

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