Learn about the doctoral studies program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

                        [The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary](  [Doctoral Programs - Rooted in the desire to equip ministers to take the gospel to the nations, Southern Seminary is devoted to training men and women who will serve faithfully in the church, on the mission field, and in the academy.]( [Dr. Gregg Allison](  [Why this pastor chose a Southern Seminary doctoral program]   [Degrees at a glance](   [Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 71 HOURS · 3-4 YEARS Doctor of Philosophy students are trained to advance Christian scholarship for effective kingdom ministry in a confessional environment of academic excellence.](      [Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) 32 HOURS · 3 YEARS The Doctor of Ministry degree equips ministry leaders with the skills necessary to achieve excellence in their vocational and personal lives.](      [Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) 60 HOURS · 3 YEARS The purpose of the Doctor of Education program is to equip men and women to serve as leaders in educational institutions and in the educational ministries of the church.](  [Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.) 46 HOURS · 3 YEARS The Doctor of Educational Ministry equips persons committed to Christian leadership for excellence in the practice of education, discipleship, leadership, church revitalization, missions, and counseling.](      [Master of Theology (Th.M.) 24-26 HOURS · 1.5 YEARS The program acquaints students with the resources and research methods of a major area of study and offers focused time for further reflection in preparation for ministry.](      [Doctor of Missiology 64 HOURS · 3 YEARS The Doctor of Missiology program is designed to provide advanced formal education, guided reading in pertinent missiological literature, field experience, and mentoring to missionaries, teachers, and administrators.](  [Kevin Ezell]( ['Looking back on the education opportunities that I experienced, my D.Min. degree has proven to be the one where I received the most practical pastoral training. I am forever indebted to the professors who poured their lives into mine and helped me become a stronger leader and pastor.' - Kevin Ezell, President, North American Missions Board; D.Min. Pastoral Studies, Southern Seminary](  [Faculty - One of Southern Seminary's distinguishing features is its faculty, whose contributions place the seminary at the forefront of evangelical scholarship. The faculty's academic achievement is matched by a willingness to invest in students, ensuring that an indelible mark is left on students' entire lives. Here are a few of our professors who supervise doctoral students.](   [Gregg R. Allison Professor Of Christian Theology Research Interest: Ecclesiology Anthropology](      [James M. Hamilton Professor Of Biblical Theology Research Interest: Daniel, Psalms, Revelation, John](      [Jarvis J. Williams Associate Professor Of New Testament Interpretation Research Interest: Pauline Studies Second Temple Literature](  [Jeremy P. Pierre Associate Professor Of Biblical Counseling Research Interest: Theological Anthropology Theological Hermeneutics](      [Robert L. Plummer Professor Of New Testament Interpretation Research Interest: Hermeneutics Greek](      [Thomas R. Schreiner Professor Of New Testament Interpretation And Biblical Theology Research Interest: New Testament Theology Pauline Theology](  ['The Th.M. program was excellent preparation for my Ph.D. program intellectually, emotionally, and culturally. It is a great privilege to study God's word in its original languages and to be taught by world-class scholars who love God and honor his word.' - Rachel Tan, Th.M., Ph.D. in New Testament, Southern Seminary]( [Dr. Rachel Tan](  [Start your doctoral journey today]  [Step 1 - Start your application.]      [Step 2 - Submit your church/pastor recommendation.]      [Step 3 - Submit your transcripts and other required documents.*]  [*Required documents very per degree]  [Apply Now](  [Not Ready to Apply? Learn more about doctoral studies today.](  [The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 2825 Lexington Road Louisville, KY 40280 (502) 897-4200 www.sbts.edu](  [Facebook - TheSBTS](  [Twitter - @sbts](  [Instagram - southernseminary](  This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( RELEVANT Media Group · 55 West Church St. · Suite #211 · Orlando, FL 32801 · USA