DOCTORATE'S DEGREE

The PhD in Theology programme at Crown University of Theology equips faculty and other leaders through the cultivation of research capacities and skills, global sensibilities, ecclesial commitments, theological discernment, personal and vocational formation, and the craft of teaching and learning.

Know God and Defend the Faith with a PhD in Theology and Apologetics

You have a passion for God’s Word. You have devoted your time to diligent study of the Bible and the writings of major theologians. You are ready to push yourself to the pinnacle of theological scholarship, and you are ready to deepen your own faith and shepherd a new generation of Christian leaders.

Earn a PhD in Theology and Apologetics and join the ranks of theologians training up the next leaders of the church.

What is a PhD in Theology and Apologetics? It is a terminal degree that demonstrates your achievement of excellence in academia. Our rigorous curriculum incorporates advanced courses in the Old Testament, the New Testament, apologetics, church history, and theology.

What does a theologian do, and how can you become a theologian?

Theologians dedicate their professional life to the study of Scripture. They fearlessly examine the complexities of Scripture and pull theological truths about God, His nature, and His actions from their interpretation. As a theologian, you will engage with difficult passages of Scripture, wrestle with pressing religious issues of the day, and examine how the Church in the past has interpreted Scripture.

Most often, you will find theologians in theological seminaries. Here, they study and research the Scriptures. Then they share their findings with students in a classroom setting. They also tend to write and publish their work.

A doctorate in theology is one of the best steps you can take to become a theologian. With this background, you can become qualified to teach at the university level in a theological school. If you already have a graduate degree in theology or related studies, then you may qualify for our PhD in theology programme.

PHD PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Doctor of Theology is a higher degree by research in divinity. The purpose of the Doctor of Theology is to qualify individuals who apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge, in one or more areas of investigation, scholarship or professional practice.

Course outcomes

Graduates of the Doctor of Theology:

have a substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning within divinity, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution to the field
have a substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
have expert cognitive, technical and creative skills to use intellectual independence to think critically, analyse and evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation, reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge within divinity, and demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that theory and its application
apply knowledge and skills with intellectual independence, and with responsibility and accountability, to plan and execute an ongoing program of original research, and to understand explicit and implicit ethical considerations to the formulation of a research project
have skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards, and to communicate research results to peers and the community.

Contextual Theology Track

This programme consists of a Contextual Theology track that explores the contextual theologies of global Christianity. It utilizes a method of doing theology that takes into account these four facets of theological reflection:

Inspiration of the Bible by the Holy Spirit
History of Christian doctrine
Cultural context of a particular nation or region
Global trends in Spirit-empowered Christianity

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