Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary

Houston Bible Study Center

DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, OR MINISTRY

Prerequisite: Master Degree in a relevant field of study with at least 36 credit hours

Course Requirements: 36 credit hours for Doctor Degree

• 6 Credits in Old Testament Studies
• 6 Credits in New Testament Studies
• 6 Credits in studies of related skills and ministry preparation
• 12 Credit hours in independent research studies inclusive of 4 research projects.
• 6 Credit hours in research and preparation of a Doctoral Dissertation

RECOMMENDED DEGREE PLAN

6 Credits in Old Testament Studies

1. 196---OT---Seven Feasts of Israel---Feasts/Purpose and Meaning for Israel
2. 198---OT---Temples of Jerusalem---Survey of Temples and their significance

6 Credits in New Testament Studies

1. 207---NT---I & II Cor.---Exposition focus on doctrinal teachings
2. 221---NT---I & II Peter---Exposition and comparison of Peter's to Paul's theology

6 Credits in Studies of Related Skills and Ministry Preparation

1. 405--MPS---Comparative Religion---Compare Judaism, Moslems and Christianity
2. 406--MPS---Preparation & Teaching Methods---Practical approaches of teaching

• 12 Credit hours in independent research studies inclusive of 4 research projects.
• 6 Credit hours in research and preparation of a Doctoral Dissertation

DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY

Prerequisite: Doctoral Degree in Religious Education or Ministry with at least 36 credit hours

Course Requirements: 20 credit hours for Doctor of Theology

• 12 Credit hours in independent research studies in the field of Theology inclusive of 4 research projects.
• 8 Credit hours in research and preparation of a Doctoral Dissertation

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Prerequisite: Doctor Degree in Theology with at least 20 credit hours

Course Requirements: 12 credit hours for Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies

• 4 Credit hours in independent research studies in various themes of the Bible.
• 8 Credit hours in research and preparation of a Doctoral Dissertation