A focused path of study
EdD in Biblical Theology
Advanced doctoral study in Biblical Theology, leadership, and ministry application.
Learn the Bible. Grow Your Faith. Prepare for Ministry.
Who it's for
A place to begin, continue, or go deeper.
- Students who have completed a Master’s Degree from a Bible College or Seminary.
- Learners ready for independent research, advanced theological reflection, and ministry leadership development.
- Students prepared for disciplined doctoral study by thesis or the program’s sermon option.
What's included
Study with a clear purpose.
A 60,000–100,000 word thesis with a minimum of 150 Bible references, or 66 sermons covering every book of the Bible.
High-level theological synthesis, leadership and organizational development, advanced research, and dissertation writing.
Independent study with a 48-month completion window and a requirement to read the entire Bible twice.
ORI 700 doctoral orientation and dissertation readiness preparation.
How to begin
Take one faithful step.
Begin with the free ORI 700 orientation course. It reviews doctoral expectations and readiness; completing it unlocks the invitation to enroll in the EdD program.
Free orientation course
ORI 700 — Doctoral Enrollment Orientation
Complete this free orientation course for the EdD in Biblical Theology program.
Start the orientationStudy at your own pace, around your family, work and ministry.
A continuing invitation
When a student completes a degree program, the college sends a personal letter and prayer of congratulations along with their degree and transcripts — and offers a $100 scholarship toward their next degree program.
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Your next step can be simple.
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