Doctor of Philosophy in Pentecostal Biblical Interpretation

Bridges Christian College & Seminary offers an accredited Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biblical Studies and debt-free! Students complete their coursework and meet with their instructor online via synchronous Zoom meetings, and participate in a three-day in-person seminar at the main campus once a semester. Courses in the Doctor of Philosophy degree are offered on a semester basis (16 Weeks).

A student may choose to focus his or her dissertation on a topic within the following subjects: New Testament, Old Testament, or Biblical Pentecostal Theology.

Thanks to our amazing donors, students only pay $800 per semester for our PhD program, regardless of the number of classes they take. That is only $1600 per year!

You can apply for the PhD degree at the following link: Application Link.

• The Doctor of Ministry in Pentecostal Theology and Ministry is 55 semester hours.
• The program may be completed in 4 years. Students have a maximum of 7 years to complete the degree, including the dissertation.
• This program is designed for those desiring to become a minister, academic writer, or seminary instructor.
• This program is offered on a semester basis: Fall Semester and Spring Semester.
• Seminar meetings are synchronous only for this program.
  • Students will meet with their instructor for guided discussion and presentations on a weekly basis for an hour and a half.
  • The student will spend the rest of their time researching and writing.
  • Seminar meetings are coordinated between students in the seminar and the instructor.
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PhD Pre-Requisites

• Successful completion of an accredited Master’s degree in theological/biblical studies or M.Div. degree with a 3.0 minimum G.P.A., unless granted provisional acceptance.
• The student’s master’s degree must have a thesis.
• 12 hours of Biblical Greek and 12 hours of Biblical Hebrew
• 9 hours of German, French, or Latin.

Official transcripts must be sent directly to the school.

• The applicant’s MA or MDiv degree must be accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies: (1) the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), (2) The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), (3) The Association of Theological Schools (ATS), or (4) Regionally Accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations recognized by the U. S. Department of Education. If the applicant is transferring from another school, then in order for the transcripts to be accepted, the school must be accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies: (1) The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), (2) The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), (3) The Association of Theological Schools (ATS), or (4) Regionally Accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
• All official transcripts must be sent directly to Bridges Christian College & Seminary from the institution.