The Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) in Systematic Theology is an academic degree conferred only after a student with a basic theological competence in a specialized area of systematic theology has demonstrated ability for further scholarly research and publication. The S.T.D. program consists of a limited number of seminars chosen with a possible dissertation topic in mind, ongoing direction from a faculty adviser, and the preparation and defense of a dissertation that contributes to theological scholarship.
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Systematic Theology (STD)
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The Doctor of Sacred Theology in Systematic Theology program typically requires at least 36-credit-hour plus dissertation of coursework.
Here is the curriculum for the Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) in Systematic Theology program:
- Residency Requirements: Four full-time semesters, or two semesters if S.T.L. was completed at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University.
- Prerequisites for Admission:
- S.T.L. degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3.
- Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test scores.
- Three recommendation letters.
- Course Requirements:
- Four doctoral seminars (12 credits).
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Continuous registration for dissertation guidance.
- Language Requirements:
- Latin Proficiency Examination.
- Reading course or examination in Greek.
- Reading ability in German and a Romance language.
- Candidacy: Completion of language requirements and at least six credit hours of coursework.
- Dissertation:
- Demonstrates contribution to theological research.
- Approval from director, two readers, area faculty, Ph.D. committee, Dean, and Associate Provost.
- Oral examination (lectio) and defense.
- Graduation Requirements:
- 3.3 average in coursework, lectio, and dissertation defense.
- Compliance with dissertation format guidelines.
$1,250 / credit hour
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