Advanced Studies (STM, ThD, DMin, and PhD)

Updated: Advanced Studies Committee 2011-2012 Meeting Schedule

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The Advanced Studies Program consists of four School of Theology degree programs: Master of Sacred Theology (STM), Doctor of Theology (Th.D.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), and Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology (Ph.D.).

The STM degree is a second-level graduate professional degree for those who wish to pursue a year of more advanced coursework focusing on a particular discipline.

The Th.D. degree program is offered to students wishing to enhance their knowledge and ministerial skills or teaching competence in certain advanced areas of theology and ministry.

The D.Min. program is designed to assist religious professionals to deepen their understanding of and commitment to ministry, by providing a context in which to update and refine their theological knowledge, sharpen old skills, and learn new ones.  The aim is to help students to bring together their experience with additional academic studies to create a fresh synthesis of theory and practice.

The purpose of the Ph.D. degree program is to discover and extend knowledge and to enhance teaching competence in practical theology.