Offered in partnership with Columbia International University, the Doctoral Programmes allow students to develop expertise in ministry practice and theological scholarship.
Awards
DMin
PhD
Timeline
Full-Time: 3 years
Part-Time: 4-6 years
Cost
DMin: $5000 USD F/T per year
PhD: $8175 USD F/T per year
Contact
office@kingsdivinity.org
Mode of Study
Online
Entry Requirements
MA in Theology or equivalent
Structure
Two doctoral programmes are offered through the KEDS-CIU Partnership: the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The DMin includes a concentration on Leadership. The PhD offers three concentrations: Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, and Practical Theology.
For more information from the CIU website, follow one of the links below.
Listen to Dr. David Croteau talk about the European Model of the Doctoral programmes at CIU.
Timeline
The Doctoral Programmes can each be completed within six years. The DMin programme is a total of 30 credit hours, and the PhD programme is a total of 45 credit hours.
Course Fees
DMin: $5000 USD F/T per year
PhD: $8175 USD F/T per year
Fees are paid to CIU. For more information on fees, click here.
How to Apply
First, you need to select a qualified member of KEDS faculty and arrange a meeting to discuss your project. You can do this by completing the inquiry form at the bottom of this page. Once an agreement has been made between the student and supervisor, KEDS will assist you in completing an application form for CIU
Doctoral Supervisors
Dr. Anthony Royle
Project Interests: Pauline studies, Biblical Theology, New Testament Use of the Old Testament, Textual Criticism.
Dr. Stephen Vantassel
Project Interests: Ethics (particularly ethics of animal use, environmental issues and war), Old Testament Studies (archeology and history), Practical Theology
Dr. Craig Ireland
Project Interests: Evangelicalism in Victorian England, Charles Spurgeon, Modern History of Missions, Leadership Theory and Church Growth
Accreditation
The Doctoral Programmes are offered in partnership with CIU and are thus accredited through the Association of Theological Schools.
Questions
For more information, contact us at office@kingsdivinity.org.