1. Regent UniversitySchool of Divinitydoctoral Programs “Bearing witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ in the church, the academy and the world…” www.regent.edu/divinity
3. Ph.D. Admissions Requirements ATS-accredited M.Div. or M.Div. equivalent (72 credit hours) Minimum 3.5 GPA Preferred incoming language requirement: one ancient and one or more modern language
4. Doctor of Philosophy in Renewal Studies Concentrations Biblical Studies History of Global Christianity Christian Theology
5. Ph.D. Program Phases Phase 1:Qualifying Phase – There will be an evaluation period during the first year with a minimum required GPA of 3.25. Phase 2:Coursework – 48 credit hours. Minimum GPA 3.25 (3 years, 18 credits per year). Phase 3:Qualifying Examinations – written and oral components taken on-site. All coursework and a portfolio must be completed prior to taking the exams. Phase 4:Dissertation – after passing exams. The student will enroll for the dissertation at 1 credit hour per semester (including summer terms) until the dissertation is successfully defended.
6. Residency Information Courses all have three components: pre-residency, residency and post-residency 24 total weeks of residency required 6 weeks available per year: 2 per semester (fall, spring, summer) 16 weeks (minimum) of residency during coursework, 2 weeks during qualifying exams, 6 weeks during dissertation
8. D.Min. Admissions Requirements ATS accredited M.Div. or M.Div. equivalent (72 credit hours) Minimum 3.5 GPA 3 years of post-masters’ degree ministry experience
9. Doctor of Ministry Concentrations Leadership and Renewal Community Transformation Ministry Leadership Coaching Military Ministry * Clinical Pastoral Education * * Electives not offered at Regent. Transferred in from outside institution.
11. Residency Information A contextual program Core courses have three components: pre-residency, residency and post residency DCOR 703: Week-long residency at an off-site retreat center Total of 4 ½ weeks of required residency
12. Next Steps Want to receive information from us? www.regent.edu/acad/schdiv/admissions/inquire.cfm Ready to apply? www.regent.edu/applydivinity Have specific admissions questions? Call us: (800) 723-6162 Email us: divinityinfo@regent.edu
13. Want to connect with the doctoral programs? Doctoral Programs Manager divphd@regent.edu dmin@regent.edu Dr. Amos Yong (Director, PhD Program) ayong@regent.edu Dr. James Flynn (Director, DMin Program) jamefly@regent.edu
