Doctor of Theology
Become a scholar for the church.
United’s Doctor of Theology (ThD) is an advanced research degree program designed to support leading pastor-scholars, teachers, and thinkers in the church, by expanding knowledge in the fields of Historical Theology, Biblical Studies, or Practical Theology. Our ThD program will train educators for the future of theological education to work at the intersection of church and academy.
Flexible
United’s ThD requires a total of only four weeks of summer intensives on-campus, two weeks the first summer, and one week each the second and third summer, during the mid-July intensive weeks.
Individual
Every ThD program is customized to the student’s area of interest and research. Students work closely with United’s faculty to develop and execute a plan of study.
Personal
The ThD program admits a small number of students to work closely with United’s faculty. Every student receives close mentorship in teaching, scholarship, and church renewal.
DEGREE PLAN
42 CREDIT HOURS
- ThD Core Requirements – 12 credit hours
- Advanced Theological Research and Methodology
- Scholarship for Church Renewal
- Research Colloquy
- Comprehensive Examination Seminar
- ThD Electives – 24 credit hours
- Determined by student interest and faculty expertise
- ThD Dissertation – 6 credit hours
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
DISSERTATION AND DEFENSE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A master’s degree in theology or related field totaling to at least 48 hours
- A 3.5 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale for all graduate level studies.
AT A GLANCE
- $815/Credit Hour
- Average Annual Tuition & Fees*: $14,670
- United ThD Half-Tuition Scholarship: $7,335**
Total Cost after Scholarship: $7,335
*Based on the average of total program credits completed in 3 years. Actual program credits are 18 in year one, 15 in year two, and 9 in year three.
**Scholarship limited to the first 20 students in the ThD program.
***United is in the process of applying for Title IV aid with the Department of Education
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OUR FACULTY
United strives to cultivate an environment where its students may learn and grow. That’s why our outstanding faculty are faithful Christians who are committed to the academic and spiritual growth of every student. Most are ordained, and many have served as pastors, bringing real-world experience into the classroom.
