Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Church History

Broad doctoral-level perspective of Church History with dissertation. 6 courses + dissertation, 50 hours.

About This Program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Church History acquaints the student with a broad perspective of Church History through doctoral-level 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
No Travel SeminarsMaximum 3
Total Program Hours50 hours

Tuition

Monthly Payment Plan

$2,795

$200 down, then $100/month until paid in full.

Pay Up Front

Save $300

$2,495

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.

CH 600

Christianity Through the Centuries

by Earle E. Cairns · Hardcover, Dec 1996

CH 610

Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community

by Dietrich Bonhoeffer · Paperback, Oct 1978

CH 620

The One Year Christian History

by E. Michael Rusten and Sharon O. Rusten · Paperback, Feb 2003

CH 630

A Summary of Christian History

by Robert A. Baker and John M. Landers · Hardcover, Nov 2005

CH 640

The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation

by Justo L. Gonzalez · Paperback, Jul 1984

CH 650

Black Church Beginnings: The Long-Hidden Realities of the First Years

by Henry H. Mitchell · Paperback, Oct 2004

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