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DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY
The program leading to the Doctoral degree purpose is to equip those actively involved in a vocational ministry with a higher level of competence in the practice of ministry. The Doctoral program concentrates on developing expertise in the biblical rationale, sociological strategy, and practical implementation of ministry. Normally a Doctoral student will complete a program of study in 3-4 years. It is the policy of Global Gateway University that a maximum of 7 years be allowed to complete the D.Min. Program Leadership Exceptions maybe considered upon appeal, through the approved University appeal process.
 The Doctoral Degree is a professional degree which is designed for those engaged in pastoral ministries or other areas of Christian service. The Doctoral curriculum provides students with an opportunity to select one of the six suggested vocational emphases.
Requirements for Graduation:
1. The Doctoral Program is designed to be completed within four academic years. A maximum of seven years may be granted upon appeal to the Academic Dean. This case is only related to E-Learning students.
2. The student must successfully complete a prescribed course of study with a minimum of 3.00 (B) grade point average on a 4.00 scale.
3. The awarding of a “C” in a Doctoral course constitutes a failure (unsuccessful completion of the course).
4. All D.Min. students must complete 15 credit hours or more in Biblical Studies if the student has not completed his/her bachelor or master level program in the biblical area. Exceptions to this policy can be made by the Academic Dean.
5. Prior to graduation the student must meet all financial obligations to the institution. All candidates for graduation are expected to demonstrate sound scholarship, consistent Christian conduct and attitude, and reasonable suitability for effective Christian ministries. In addition, the appropriate faculty should fully recommend the candidate for graduation.
Core Competencies
Students are guided into a thorough understanding of the Bible, which is necessary to provide truth as “all truth comes from God” and is relevant for today. Our alumni are called by God to preach, teach and counsel according to the Word of God.
Purpose
This program aims to develop advanced scholars, educators, and theological leaders equipped to serve the Church and academy through in-depth biblical and theological research.
Objectives

Upon completing this concentration, students will be able to:
1. Deepen exegetical and theological interpretive skills
2. Analyze major discourses in historical and systematic theology
3. Apply theological leadership to ministry, mission, and education
4. Develop capacity for independent research and dissertation writing
Core courses 16 Credit Hours
(Select 4 Courses)
TH 801 Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics 4
TH 802 Contemporary Theology and Theologians 4
TH 803 Doctrine of the Trinity and Christology 4
TH 804 Advanced Historical Theology 4
TH 805 Public Theology and Ethics 4
TH 806 Research Design and Theological Methodology 4
TH 808 Theology of the Pentateuch and Prophets 4
TH 809 Pauline and Johannine Theology 4
Elective Courses 16 Credit Hours
(Select 4 Courses)
TH 807 Theology of Mission and Global Church 4
TH 812 Reformed Theology and Ecclesiology 4
TH 813 Biblical Theology and the Kingdom of God 4
TH 814 Christian Spirituality and Formation 4
TH 815 Theology and Contemporary Culture 4
Free Electives (Study Tour Global Christianity) 4 Credit Hours
Research Project 15 Credit Hours
RS 805 Dissertation Proposal Seminar 3
RS 807 Dissertation Research I 6
RS 808 Dissertation Research II and Defense 6
Capstone Course 3 Credit Hours
CP 890 Capstone (Graduation Seminar) 3
Total 54 Credit Hours
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