Welcome to the home page for the research doctoral programs. We are a close-knit community of scholars committed to guiding and shaping the next generation of religious teachers and leaders. Our faculty and students are active members of various professional societies, engaging in research aimed at producing healthy churches.

Be sure to check out our two newest majors, Christian Apologetics and Christian Leadership. For details on these majors, see our Program Description page.

Roughly two-thirds of the total credits in the PhD program are available through synchronous interactive video as well as the traditional classroom experience. Students who are unable to take advantage of the campus scholarly environment can participate fully in seminars and colloquia through live Internet connections. Some workshop courses still will require travel to the main campus during January or summer breaks.

Seminars meet weekly, every two weeks, or 3 or 4 times during the semester. See delivery options by major for general scheduling as well as PhD course schedules for specific dates and times.

You also may want to consider visiting the campus during our October 24-26, 2019 Campus Preview. In addition to registering on the Campus Preview page, be sure to contact the Office of Research Doctoral Programs so we can arrange for you to meet with professors in your area of interest.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Jeffrey B. Riley Associate Dean, Research Doctoral Programs      Professor of Ethics