Additional Information

Ph.D. Handbook

The “Purple Book” is a guide to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Practical Theology at Boston University School of Theology.

The complete version of the Ph.D. Handbook is available on the School of Theology website in PDF format.  Click here to view the entire Handbook.

More general information, including requirements and timetables not discussed here, may be found in the following sources.

The School of Theology Bulletin

The School of Theology Bulletin is the official source of information about all degree programs offered by STH, and is updated annually. The STH Bulletin is published online.

Practical Theology Faculty

Students should always feel free to consult the Practical Theology faculty for current information on the nature of the field, the degree program, courses being offered, or answers to other related questions.

Common Wisdom

Some of the handiest information for doctoral candidates is not written down, partly because some of it cannot be expressed conveniently. Getting to know other students already in the doctoral program and sharing insights with one another is an excellent way to pick up this sort of information.