Christian Doctorate Degrees

Doctoral degrees that focus on Christian leadership and values are for those seeking to establish themselves in religion-based careers. Support for religious studies is demonstrated through programs offered by Ivy League institutions as well as other universities. A number of schools offer advanced-level study opportunities that include a number of Christian degrees: doctor of divinity, doctor of ministry and doctor of biblical studies.
  1. Harvard Divinity School

    • Harvard University's Divinity School offers a doctor of theology degree. The school provides specializations in: Hebrew Bible/Old Testament; New Testament and early Christian studies; history of Christianity; theology; ethics; comparative religion; religion and society; and religion, gender, culture. Candidates must complete coursework, exams, dissertations as well as prospectuses to graduate from the program. A master's degree in divinity is required for admission, and admitted students are able to receive tuition (for six years) and a stipend for three years that can be used for living expenses.

      Harvard Divinity School
      14 Divinity Avenue, Room 214
      Cambridge, MA 02138
      617-495-5796
      harvard.edu

    Brite Divinity School

    • Brite Divinity School awards a doctor of ministry degree. The three-year program includes core, primary and secondary courses. An example core course is: Theological Reflection for Ministry. To apply, a student needs a minimum grade point average of 3.25, a master's degree in divinity, personal statement and official transcripts. Students are admitted into the program during the fall and spring each year. In addition, the school's program committee will assist with financial aid, determining how much money is awarded to each student.

      Brite Divinity School
      2855 South University Drive
      Fort Worth, TX 76129
      817- 257-7575
      brite.tcu.edu

    Master's International School of Divinity

    • Master's International School of Divinity offers a dissertation-free doctor of biblical studies. The 44-credit program allows learners to engage in a variety of courses: Advanced Spiritual Warfare, The Philosophical Problem of Evil, Theology of the Old Testament, Advanced Systematic Theology and Application of Apologetics. Prospective students must have earned a master's degree before admission. In addition, students may reduce the number of credits to graduate by showing they have prior experience. Financial aid is not available; however, the school offers a flexible tuition plan.

      Master's International School of Divinity
      520 Kimber Lane
      Evansville, Indiana 47715
      800-933-1445
      mdivs.edu

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