Doctor of Theology Program

DOC 900: Doctoral Dissertation (10 Credits)

Required Instructions

This paper should be between 100-150 pages in length and must include a bibliography with at least 10 references. A dissertation should introduce the theme and then in detail research the theme and provide in lay language the exposition or details of the theme. Footnotes and research notes should be noted numerically after each quote with the source listed at the end of the paper. The following is a great resource for dissertations:A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Seventh Edition: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) by Kate L. Turabian, Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams (Apr 15, 2007). The thesis may only be submitted after all coursework has received passing grades. Contact your advisor before beginning.

THS 800: Pastoral Theology I (3 Credits)

The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life: Volume 1 of Pastoral Theology by Albert N Martin

THS 801: Pastoral Theology II (3 Credits)

Pastoral Theology Volume 2 by Albert N. Martin

THS 802: Pastoral Theology III (3 Credits)

Pastoral Theology Volume 3 by Albert N. Martin

THS 804: Theology for Ministry (3 Credits)

Theology for Ministry: How Doctrine Affects Pastoral Life and Practice by Chad Van Dixhoorn

THS 810: Reformed Theology (3 Credits)

A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith: 2nd Edition - Revised and Updated by Robert L. Reymond

THS 811: Reformed Theology (3 Credits)

Reformed Dogmatics (Single Volume Edition): A System of Christian Theology by Geerhardus J. Vos and Richard B. Gaffin

THS 820: Reformed Theology (3 Credits)

Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin

THS 812: Reformed Theology (3 Credits)

Reformed Dogmatics: Abridged in One Volume by Herman Bavinck

THS 825: Theology of Preaching (3 Credits)

A Theology of Preaching: The Dynamics of the Gospel by Richard Lischer

THS 830: Theology of Christian Counseling (3 Credits)

Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay E. Adams