2018–2020 Student Handbook

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy Handbook

16th edition March 2018 Dallas Theological Seminary 3909 Swiss Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204 Admissions and Registrar: 800-DTS-WORD PhD Studies office: 800-DTS-WORD, ext. 5356 or 214-887-5356 www.dts.edu Dallas Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone: 404-679-4501) to award master’s and doctoral degrees. The seminary is also an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275-1103; telephone: 800-367-8250). Within the context of its theological convictions and mission, Dallas Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national and ethnic origin, or disability. Handbook Editor: Richard A. Taylor Graphic Designer: Amelia Palmer Photography: Don Regier Copyright © 2018 Dallas Theological Seminary TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME

March 2018

Dear friend,

Through its PhD program Dallas Theological Seminary seeks to provide a high caliber of academic training for qualified men and women. This program is intended for students capable of pursuing advanced studies in biblical and theological research with a view toward becoming productive scholars and Christian leaders.

The doctoral program at Dallas Theological Seminary has a long and venerable history, having been established in 1927. Over the years many of our PhD graduates have made outstanding contributions to theological education as scholars, teachers, authors, administrators, pastors, and missionaries. We are proud of the accomplishments of these alumni who have rendered exemplary service around the world for the cause of Christian higher education.

This handbook sets forth the guidelines and regulations that presently govern PhD studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Whether you are a current PhD student or a prospective student, I hope that you will find this information to be a useful summary of the structure, requirements, and features of our doctoral program. All current PhD students should become as familiar as possible with this information, for they are responsible for following these guidelines throughout the course of their doctoral studies. All prospective students will find information here that will be helpful as they seek to learn more about PhD studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

If you are contemplating advanced research in biblical and theological studies, I invite you to consider prayerfully whether this program can assist you in your career goals. We are eager to have well-prepared and dedicated men and women join us in the scholarly pursuit of biblical and theological truth. Please let us know how we can assist you in determining whether PhD studies at Dallas Theological Seminary are right for you.

Sincerely,

Richard A. Taylor, PhD Director of PhD Studies

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ...... 1 Mission ...... 1 Purpose 1 Accreditation ...... 1 ABOUT THE PHD PROGRAM ...... 2 History ...... 2 Purpose 2 Goals ...... 2 Admission Requirements 3 Length of Program ...... 4 Student Advising ...... 5 PhD Studies Committee ...... 6 Student Regulations 6

ACADEMIC INFORMATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 7 General Guidelines 7 Requirements for Stage 1 8 Requirements for Stage 2 9 Major in Biblical Studies ...... 9 Concentration in Old Testament Studies . . . . 9 Concentration in New Testament Studies . . . 11 Concentration in Bible Exposition ...... 12 Major in Theological Studies ...... 13 Form for Course Papers ...... 14 Modern Language Requirements ...... 14

iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Comprehensive Examinations 15 Major in Biblical Studies ...... 15 Concentration in Old Testament Studies . . . . 15 Concentration in New Testament Studies . . . 15 Concentration in Bible Exposition ...... 15 Major in Theological Studies ...... 15 Guidelines for Comprehensive Examinations . . . 15 Admission to Candidacy ...... 16 Resident Research ...... 17 Dissertation and Continuation Courses 17 Dissertation ...... 17 Submission Policy ...... 17 Research Languages ...... 18 Topic Proposal ...... 18 Dissertation Committee ...... 18 Supervisor ...... 18 Second and Third Readers ...... 19 Syllabus 20 First Two Chapters ...... 21 Completed First Draft ...... 21 Oral Defense 21 Preliminary Final Draft ...... 22 Final Draft ...... 22 Form for Dissertations ...... 23 Length of Dissertation ...... 23 Grading 23 Filing ...... 23 Publication 23 Conflict Resolution 24 Optional Opportunities 24 Teaching Internship ...... 24 Israel Study Tour ...... 24 GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ...... 25 Registration for Courses 25 Auditing of Courses ...... 25 Withdrawal from Courses 25 Leave of Absence 25 Withdrawal from Seminary 25 Plagiarism Policy ...... 25 Appeal Process ...... 26

v Grading System 27 Grade Symbols ...... 27 Grade Point System ...... 27 Minimum Grade Requirement ...... 27 Grade Reports 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE Dispute of Grade ...... 27 Incomplete Courses ...... 27 Independent Study Courses ...... 28 Procedure ...... 28 General Requirements ...... 28 Completion Requirement ...... 28 Graduation Requirements ...... 28 Student Records ...... 29

BUSINESS INFORMATION TUITION AND FEES ...... 31 TMS Payment Plan ...... 31 General Deposit 31 Continuation Fee ...... 32 Refunds 32 General Fee ...... 32 Filing Fee ...... 32 Graduation Fee ...... 32 HEALTH INSURANCE ...... 32 FOREIGN CURRENCY 32

RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION GENERAL POLICIES ...... 33 Length of Lease 33 Holding Fee ...... 33 Security Deposit ...... 33 Keys ...... 33 Waiting List 33 Laundry Facilities 34 Parking ...... 34 WASHINGTON HALL ...... 34 Description of Facility ...... 34 Terms and Conditions ...... 34

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SWISS TOWER ...... 35 Description of Facility ...... 35 Terms and Conditions ...... 35

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION PHD STUDIES COMMITTEE ...... 37 CAMPUS MAP ...... 37 CHECKLIST ...... 39 Admission Process ...... 39 Phase of Course Work ...... 39 Comprehensive Examinations 39 Dissertation ...... 40 NOTES ...... 41

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ABOUT DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY MISSION The mission of Dallas Theological Seminary as a professional, graduate-level school is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of his Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide. PURPOSE The seminary’s expanded statement of purpose indicates that Dallas Theological Seminary is a professional, graduate-level theological seminary that seeks to provide training at the master’s and doctoral levels to prepare its students for a variety of Christian ministries. As a professional, graduate-level theological institution of higher learning, the seminary seeks to provide training for specific Christian ministries and to encourage the pursuit of Christian scholarship at the highest levels of research befitting the mission of a theological seminary. While the doctrinal commitment of the seminary is intentionally evangelical, Dallas Theological Seminary seeks to make a contribution to a broader constituency through community, theological and ecclesiastical involvement, and dialogue. The seminary seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between the training it provides for effective vocational ministries and the academic rigors necessary to graduate those who will research, write, and teach at the highest levels of theological education. ACCREDITATION Dallas Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone: 404-679-4501) to award master’s and doctoral degrees. Dallas Theological Seminary is also an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275-1103; telephone: 800-367-8250).

1 ABOUT THE PHD PROGRAM and to communicate effectively in an area of specialization. Course studies, seminar HISTORY work, and research projects are part of GENERAL INFORMATION Dallas Theological Seminary was founded in the student’s supervised program, which 1924 under the leadership of Lewis Sperry culminates in the preparation of the Chafer. The emphasis of the seminary from doctoral dissertation. that time to the present day has been on the expository preaching and teaching of Throughout the program of study, the faculty the Scriptures. From a small beginning class observe the student’s spiritual maturity and of thirteen students, annual enrollment leadership development. At various stages has grown to more than two thousand in the program, the faculty as a whole or men and women who come from all parts through one or more of its committees of the world to study at Dallas Theological evaluates the progress of each student and Seminary. his or her fitness to continue in doctoral studies. Doctoral studies at the seminary are almost as old as the seminary itself. In 1927, just a At every step of the way the faculty seeks to few years after its founding, the seminary be rigorous in its academic expectations but initiated a research program leading to encouraging and helpful in its mentoring of the degree Doctor of Theology (ThD). The students. Doctor of Theology program continued GOALS without interruption until 1993, at which The main goals of the PhD program are time the degree nomenclature was changed as follows. to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Since the beginning of this program Educational Goals in 1927 almost six hundred students To enable students to have received their doctoral training in • develop skills of critical thinking and biblical and theological studies at Dallas reflection; Theological Seminary. Over the years many • acquire a suitable mastery of the content of these alumni have made outstanding of their chosen field of study; contributions to biblical and theological • evaluate major issues and scholarly views scholarship in a variety of venues through within their academic discipline; their research, teaching, leadership, and publications. • engage in reliable independent research, using relevant primary and secondary PURPOSE resources; and The program leading to the Doctor of • contribute to biblical and theological Philosophy degree is designed for men research. and women capable of doing research at the highest level with a view to becoming Spiritual Goal scholars, teachers, and educational leaders. To enable students to This PhD program is designed to develop • manifest traits of personal integrity, a student’s ability to do competent biblical character, and spirituality. and theological research, to think critically,

2 Ministry Goals studies. Applicants must provide a To enable students to research paper previously written at the master’s level that shows an acceptable • communicate effectively through writing level of competency in research and and teaching; and writing. After completing Stage 1, • demonstrate ability and acceptability for applicants must complete requirements Christian ministry. for entrance into Stage 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants entering at Stage 2, in Applications for the PhD program, along with addition to the bachelor’s degree and

GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL supporting materials, must be received in the MDiv degree, must have attained a the Admissions office by January 1 for Master of Theology (ThM) or a Master of admission during the following fall semester, Sacred Theology (STM) degree or their or by September 1 for admission during the educational equivalents. For purposes following spring semester. Applicants must of admission to Stage 2 of the PhD meet during the following requirements. program, the ThM or STM degree must be a minimum of one year of full-time study 1. Like all other applicants to Dallas (approximately thirty semester hours), or Theological Seminary, PhD applicants in the case of Dallas Theological Seminary must show evidence of saving faith in graduates, the four-year ThM degree. Christ, be of proven Christian character, be Applicants must have an academic record endowed with appropriate spiritual gifts, that demonstrates superior ability and and adhere to the following doctrines: shows promise of success in doctoral the authority and inerrancy of Scripture, studies. Applicants must submit either the Trinity, the full deity and humanity of a master’s thesis or a research paper Christ, the spiritual lostness of the human previously produced for a graduate-level race, the substitutionary atonement and course. This paper should demonstrate bodily resurrection of Christ, salvation research skill in one’s academic discipline, by faith alone in Christ alone, and the clarity of organization, logical presentation, physical return of Christ. attention to detail, and writing ability at a 2. Depending on their prior academic level suitable for entrance to a PhD program. preparation, students enter the PhD 3. The applicant (and spouse if married) program either at Stage 1 or Stage 2. must complete the Personality Inventory Applicants entering at Stage 1 must have by January 15 for fall admission or by attained a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) and September 15 for spring admission. a Master of Divinity degree (MDiv) or 4. Applicants must provide official their educational equivalents. For purposes transcripts of all college and seminary of admission to Stage 1 of the PhD program, work, showing conferral of the an MDiv degree is understood to be a appropriate prerequisite degrees. minimum of three years of full-time study (approximately ninety semester hours). 5. Applicants entering at Stage 1 must give Applicants must have an academic record evidence by examination of at least one that demonstrates superior ability and year of study in Biblical Hebrew and two shows promise of success in doctoral years of study in New Testament Greek.

3 Applicants entering at Stage 2 must the PhD program. The oral qualifying give evidence either by transcript or by examination may also make inquiries examination of at least two years of study into the applicant’s Christian experience, GENERAL INFORMATION in biblical Hebrew and two and a half teachability, vocational goals, financial years of study in New Testament Greek. resources, and potential for ministry Any deficiencies in these areas must be leadership. made up prior to admission to the PhD 8. On the basis of the written qualifying program. examination, the oral qualifying 6. After recommendation of acceptance by examination, departmental or divisional the appropriate department or division, recommendation, and the Personality applicants for Stage 2 must satisfactorily Inventory the PhD Studies Committee pass a written qualifying examination will evaluate the applicant’s acceptability in the field of their intended major or for Stage 2 of the PhD program. If the concentration. For local applicants this applicant is approved, the committee will examination is normally given through admit him or her to the doctoral program. the PhD Studies office on the third The committee may require additional Monday of February for those entering academic work to correct any deficiencies in the fall semester and on the third that may exist. Monday of October for those entering Within the context of its theological in the spring semester. For out-of-town convictions and mission, Dallas Theological applicants, arrangements can be made Seminary admits qualified students of with the PhD Studies office to take the any race, color, gender, national and written qualifying examination by proctor ethnic origin, or disability to all the rights, at another location. privileges, programs, and activities generally 7. Applicants for Stage 2 must satisfactorily accorded or made available to students at pass an oral qualifying examination the seminary. It does not discriminate on on fitness for doctoral studies. The oral the basis of race, color, gender, national examining committee appointed by the and ethnic origin, or disability in the director of PhD studies will consist of administration of any of its educational and no fewer than three members, one of admissions policies, scholarship and loan whom will be from outside the applicant’s programs, or other school-administered intended major or concentration. The oral programs. qualifying examination is given sometime Dallas Theological Seminary is authorized after departmental evaluation of the under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant written qualifying examination but no alien students. later than the third Monday of March for those entering in the fall semester and no LENGTH OF PROGRAM later than the third Monday of November Stage 1 of the doctoral program must be for those entering in the spring semester. completed within two years. Stage 2 of The main purpose of the oral qualifying the doctoral program normally includes examination is to determine that the at least four years of study, of which a applicant’s level of biblical and theological minimum of three years must be spent knowledge is adequate for entering in residence. Within the three years of

4 required resident study, one semester requirement before starting their fifth must be devoted to dissertation research. semester in the program (required). All work in Stage 2 of the PhD program • Students should complete all course work must be completed within eight years no later than the end of their third year in from the date of matriculation, including the program (recommended). any leaves of absence. This requirement is • Students must normally take strictly enforced, so students should take comprehensive examinations by care to plan their program accordingly. the end of the semester following Any student who needs a leave of absence completion of their course work. At GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL must file the appropriate form, which is the latest they must complete the available in the PhD Studies office. All comprehensive examinations within leaves of absence must be approved by nine months of the completion of the PhD Studies Committee. course work (required). Reinstatement as a doctoral student after • Students should submit the dissertation the eight-year limit has expired is possible syllabus no later than the end of only on the recommendation of the their fourth year in the program departmental or divisional coordinator (recommended). and the PhD Studies Committee. Reinstated • Students should submit the first two students will be subject to the requirements chapters (not counting the introduction) of the current catalog and handbook. The of the dissertation by September 15 of their PhD Studies Committee may impose fifth year in the program (recommended). additional requirements. • Students should submit the first draft of The following checkpoints provide a the dissertation by December 1 of their timely schedule for completing Stage 2 fifth year in the program (recommended). requirements within the provisions of the eight-year statute of limitation. While some • Students should defend their dissertation of these guidelines are only recommended by February 15 of their fifth year in the and not required, they do provide a program (recommended). reasonable schedule which will enable If necessary, years six, seven, and eight students to avoid difficulty due to the provide recovery time for unanticipated eight-year statute of limitation. Students setbacks. who are able to accelerate this schedule are encouraged to do so. STUDENT ADVISING • Where applicable (e.g., Old Testament Early in their first semester students entering Studies), students must satisfy the biblical the PhD program should schedule a meeting language requirement before starting their with the coordinator of PhD studies in their second semester in the program (required). academic department in order to gain a general orientation to the program. At that • Students must satisfy one modern time the departmental coordinator will language requirement before starting answer questions that the student may their third semester in the program. They have about the doctoral program. The must satisfy the second modern language

5 coordinator will also clarify procedures for All students must maintain a valid email ongoing academic advisement for students address with the Registrar’s office and in the PhD program. the PhD Studies office, along with current GENERAL INFORMATION physical address information. Students will A member of the faculty will be appointed be required periodically to authenticate to serve as an academic adviser to each their current email address in order to access student for the duration of his or her CampusNet. Email allows the seminary to doctoral studies prior to the completion expedite communication and will be used of comprehensive examinations. The for official seminary communications, such adviser will guide the student with regard as course scheduling changes. Students who to such matters as the selection of courses, do not currently have a valid email address maintaining a suitable timetable for can register for a free account with a number completion of the PhD program, completion of providers. of modern language requirements, preparation for the comprehensive This handbook describes the procedures examinations, choice of a dissertation topic, and regulations governing the PhD program and any other academic matters that may at the time of its publication. Periodically require attention. the content of this document may undergo change in keeping with standard operating When the student begins dissertation procedures for the PhD program. Once research, the supervisor of the dissertation approved, new regulations take precedence will serve as his or her adviser for the over previously published policies. remainder of the doctoral program. PHD STUDIES COMMITTEE The PhD Studies Committee exercises general oversight of the PhD program. The committee consists of the director of PhD studies, who chairs the committee, and a faculty representative from each of the academic departments in which the degree is offered. Among other things, this committee evaluates and approves applicants for admission, approves dissertation topics, appoints dissertation committees, considers requests for extension of the program of study, and recommends PhD students for admission to candidacy. STUDENT REGULATIONS Students are responsible to comply with the regulations contained in this handbook as well as those in the relevant portions of the current Dallas Theological Seminary catalog and the current student handbook.

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Students must satisfy the following requirements relative to their chosen academic discipline. GENERAL GUIDELINES Students in the PhD program may major in either the Division of Biblical Studies (with a concentration in Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, or Bible Exposition) or the Division of Theological Studies (with concentrations in both Historical and Systematic Theology). In the case of Biblical Studies, students may select only one concentration. Students who later decide to change majors or concentrations must satisfactorily pass the qualifying examinations for the new major or concentration unless that requirement is waived by recommendation of the new academic department and with approval of the PhD Studies Committee. For students admitted with only the MDiv degree, the PhD program consists of two stages. Stage 1 requires twenty-six semester hours of work. Stage 2 requires an additional thirty-five semester hours of doctoral work. Students who enter with the ThM or STM degree complete only Stage 2 of the PhD program, namely thirty-five semester hours of course work involving at least three semesters of study. After completion of their course work and admission to candidacy, students must meet the residency requirements for dissertation research, as explained later under “Resident Research.” Each academic department reviews the status of its students annually and reports its findings to the PhD Studies Committee. These reviews take into account the progress of students in meeting the requirements of the program, the quality of their course work, demonstrated ability to do commendable research, and proven ability to write in acceptable English style. Students will not be permitted to continue in the PhD program if there are serious deficiencies that call into question their ability to be successful in the program.

Most doctoral courses are offered annually or on biennial rotation according to student need and faculty availability. Course descriptions are available in the seminary catalog.

7 STAGE 1 Hebrew exegesis (after passing a proficiency exam in Hebrew grammar and syntax): OT103 Hebrew Exegesis and Old Testament Introduction I ...... 3

OT104 Hebrew Exegesis and Old Testament Introduction II...... 3 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Greek exegesis (after passing a proficiency exam in Greek grammar and syntax): NT104 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis...... 3 NT105 Exegesis of Romans...... 3 Major in Biblical Studies or Theological Studies...... 11 Select one of the following two courses: EML215 Teaching in Christian Higher Education...... 3 WM410 Theological Education in Intercultural Contexts...... 3 Total hours for Stage 1...... 26

REQUIREMENTS FOR STAGE 1 Students entering the doctoral program at Stage 1 students are required to pass a Stage 1 may credit toward the PhD degree proficiency examination in Hebrew grammar only courses taken after receiving the Master and syntax, complete OT103 and OT104 of Divinity degree. Students entering at (six semester hours), pass a proficiency Stage 2 may credit toward the PhD degree examination in Greek grammar and syntax, only courses taken after receiving the Master and complete NT104 and NT105 (six semester of Theology degree. Course work done in hours). They must also complete a concentration other institutions may be credited toward of eleven semester hours in a Biblical Studies the PhD degree only with the approval of or Theological Studies department and the PhD Studies Committee on a case-by- complete either EML215 or WM410 (three case basis. semester hours). Any course offered at the master’s level and taken for credit toward the PhD degree After completion of the twenty-six semester will be subject to increased requirements hours of Stage 1, students must pass the in order to place it on a higher academic PhD written and oral qualifying exams level than work done for the ThM. Details for Stage 2. See chart above for Stage 1 regarding these requirements appear in requirements. each PhD course syllabus. Although Stage 2 PhD courses are—with Stage 1 students must successfully complete certain exceptions—restricted to PhD the qualifying exams for Stage 2 before students, Stage 1 courses may include both continuing in the doctoral program. These ThM students and Stage 1 PhD students. exams assume completion of the twenty-six Students who take such courses for PhD semester hours of Stage 1. However, students credit are subject to additional course are eligible to take the qualifying exams for requirements which have been determined Stage 2 during their final semester of Stage 1 by the various academic departments. work. Students may attempt the Stage 2 Details regarding these requirements qualifying exams a maximum of two times. appear in each PhD course syllabus. 8 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC

Students who fail the qualifying exams whether Old Testament Studies, New on completion of Stage 1 may apply for Testament Studies, or Bible Exposition. the STM degree. If accepted into the STM The following guidelines for course program, Stage 1 students will need to completion apply. All students in Biblical complete six more semester hours in the Studies are required to take two courses following segments: two semester hours in outside the concentration but within the Theological Studies (if the major is Biblical Biblical Studies division—one from each of Studies) or two semester hours in Biblical the two departments in which they are not Studies (if the major is Theological Studies), concentrating. Students should select these and four semester hours in the Ministries courses in consultation with their academic and Communication division, including at adviser and with consideration of their least one semester hour in ministry leadership. academic background and needs. Requests Students must also have completed course for exceptions to this requirement may be work in soteriology and eschatology in their considered jointly by the departmental master’s program. coordinators in the Biblical Studies division. REQUIREMENTS FOR STAGE 2 Major in Biblical Studies Stage 2 requirements for all doctoral Students majoring in Biblical Studies will students include thirty-five semester hours choose one of the following concentrations: of course work. Old Testament Studies, New Testament For a major in Biblical Studies, nine semester Studies, Bible Exposition. hours of course work are required in Concentration in Old Testament Studies divisional courses. The required courses For a concentration in Old Testament are as follows: Old Testament Backgrounds Studies, students must take Old Testament (three semester hours), New Testament Criticism (two semester hours), Historical Backgrounds (two semester hours), Hebrew Grammar (three semester hours), Hermeneutics (three semester hours), and Advanced Old Testament Biblical Theology Research Procedures (one semester hour). In (two semester hours), and two of the addition to these required divisional courses, following three exegetical courses: Exegesis students in Biblical Studies must also satisfy in the Torah (three semester hours), Exegesis the requirements of their concentration,

9 STAGE 2—Biblical Studies Division Concentration in Old Testament Studies Required divisional courses: BS1001 Old Testament Backgrounds ...... 3 ACADEMIC INFORMATION BS1002 New Testament Backgrounds ...... 2 BS1003 Hermeneutics...... 3 BS1004 Research Procedures...... 1 Required departmental courses: OT1001 Old Testament Criticism ...... 2 OT1002 Historical Hebrew Grammar ...... 3 OT1003 Advanced Old Testament Biblical Theology...... 2 Select two of the following courses: OT1004 Exegesis in the Torah ...... 3 OT1005 Exegesis in the Prophets...... 3 OT1006 Exegesis in the Writings...... 3 Select one of the following courses: OT2020 Introduction to Akkadian...... 3 OT2030 Introduction to Ugaritic...... 3 Elective courses...... 7 Dissertation research: OT1008 Old Testament Dissertation...... 3 Total hours for Stage 2 in Biblical Studies, Old Testament concentration...... 35 in the Prophets (three semester hours), if needed, will be provided without credit by Exegesis in the Writings (three semester the Old Testament department. hours). Students must also take either Students who fail the reading proficiency Introduction to Akkadian (three semester examination may make arrangements to hours) or Introduction to Ugaritic (three retake the examination after thirty days. semester hours), seven semester hours of Students may take the reading proficiency electives, and dissertation research (three examination no more than three times. semester hours). See chart above for further Students may not register for their second details. semester until they have successfully Prior to beginning Stage 2 of the PhD completed the reading proficiency exam. program, Old Testament students must Before beginning dissertation research, have completed a course in Biblical Aramaic. doctoral students in the Division of Biblical Before the end of their first semester in Studies with a concentration in Old Stage 2 of the PhD program, students must Testament Studies must demonstrate an pass a reading proficiency examination, advanced knowledge of Hebrew grammar demonstrating basic competence in Hebrew and a knowledge of ancient Near Eastern grammar and syntax and ability to translate history, culture, and literature adequate Hebrew prose literature. Remedial instruction, for understanding the world of the Old 10 STAGE 2—Biblical Studies Division ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC Concentration in New Testament Studies Required divisional courses: BS1001 Old Testament Backgrounds...... 3 BS1002 New Testament Backgrounds...... 2 BS1003 Hermeneutics ...... 3 BS1004 Research Procedures...... 1 Required departmental courses: NT1001 History of New Testament Interpretation and Criticism. . . 3 NT1002 New Testament Theology...... 3 Elective courses...... 17 Dissertation research: NT1008 New Testament Dissertation...... 3 Total hours for Stage 2 in Biblical Studies, New Testament concentration. . . . .35

Testament. They must also be able to think Before beginning dissertation research, critically in the areas of biblical criticism, doctoral students in the Division of Biblical be able to do exegesis in a variety of Old Studies with a concentration in New Testament genres, and be able to develop a Testament Studies must demonstrate consistent biblical theology. an advanced knowledge of Koine Greek grammar, be familiar with the backgrounds Concentration in New Testament Studies and environments of the New Testament, For a concentration in New Testament be acquainted with the history of New Studies, students must take History of New Testament interpretation, be able to think Testament Interpretation and Criticism critically in the areas of biblical criticism, (three semester hours), New Testament demonstrate proficiency in reading the Theology (three semester hours), seventeen Greek New Testament, be able to do semester hours of electives, and dissertation exegesis in the various New Testament research (three semester hours). See chart genres, and be able to articulate the above for further details. theology of New Testament authors. 11 STAGE 2—Biblical Studies Division Concentration in Bible Exposition Required divisional courses: BS1001 Old Testament Backgrounds...... 3 ACADEMIC INFORMATION BS1002 New Testament Backgrounds...... 2 BS1003 Hermeneutics ...... 3 BS1004 Research Procedures...... 1 Required departmental courses: BE1001 Argument of Old Testament Books...... 3 BE1002 Argument of New Testament Books...... 2 Elective courses...... 18 Dissertation research: BE1008 Bible Exposition Dissertation...... 3 Total hours for Stage 2 in Biblical Studies, Bible Exposition concentration . . . . 35

Concentration in Bible Exposition Before beginning dissertation research, For a concentration in Bible Exposition, doctoral students in the Division of Biblical students must take Argument of Old Studies with a concentration in Bible Testament Books (three semester hours), Exposition must demonstrate a thorough Argument of New Testament Books (two knowledge, both analytical and synthetic, semester hours), eighteen semester hours of each book of the Bible, be able to discuss of electives, and dissertation research (three problem passages of the Bible intelligently, semester hours). and be familiar with biblical backgrounds, history, and culture. Normally, PhD students majoring in Bible Exposition will not select their Old Students who do not have a ThM degree Testament electives from a Semitic language from Dallas Theological Seminary may course other than Hebrew. Electives be required to take up to four additional should be chosen in consultation with the semester hours in Bible Exposition. departmental adviser. See chart above for further details.

12 STAGE 2—Theological Studies Division Theological Studies Major Required divisional course: BS1004 Research Procedures...... 1 Required departmental courses: TS1001 Seminar on Hermeneutics and Historiography...... 3 TS1002 Seminar on Theological Method...... 3 TS1003 Seminar on Modern Theology and Theologians...... 3 TS1004 Seminar on Evangelicalism...... 3 TS1006 Seminar on the History of Doctrine...... 3 TS1007 Seminar on Theological Systems...... 3 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC Elective courses...... 13 Dissertation research: TS1008 Theological Studies Dissertation...... 3 Total hours for Stage 2 in Theological Studies ...... 35

Major in Theological Studies Before beginning dissertation research, For a major in Theological Studies, students doctoral students in the Division of must take the following courses: Research Theological Studies must demonstrate an Procedures (one semester hour), Seminar advanced knowledge of the current field on Hermeneutics and Historiography (three of theological scholarship, demonstrate a semester hours), Seminar on Theological critical understanding of the thought and Method (three semester hours), Seminar on contribution of a major theologian in the Modern Theology and Theologians (three history of theology, and demonstrate critical semester hours), Seminar on Evangelicalism skills in theological and historiographical (three semester hours), Seminar on the method. History of Doctrine (three semester hours), In this major students must choose both a Seminar on Theological Systems (three Systematic Theology concentration and a semester hours). Students who major in Historical Theology concentration for their Theological Studies must also take thirteen studies. In the case of a Systematic Theology semester hours of elective courses plus concentration, students must be able to three hours of dissertation research. expound the doctrines, issues, and problems See chart above for further details. of a selected area within Systematic Students should select the thirteen semester Theology in a way that demonstrates hours of elective courses for the major in advanced knowledge of relevant biblical Theological Studies in consultation with the scholarship, the history of thought as departmental coordinator for Theological it impacts the area, and contemporary Studies Three of those hours must be an contributions of theologians and scholars elective in Systematic Theology and three hours of other fields. In the case of a Historical must be an elective in Historical Theology. Theology concentration, students must

13 demonstrate knowledge of a specific period Subject to availability of teaching staff, in the history of theology, with special instruction in reading comprehension for attention given to the dominant cultural, either German or French is offered on an social, and theological influences that alternating schedule each year during the

distinguish it. summer session. Successful completion ACADEMIC INFORMATION of the French or German course, which FORM FOR COURSE PAPERS includes a final examination, fulfills the Written work submitted for credit in PhD language requirement for reading fulfillment of requirements in the various proficiency in that language. PhD students courses leading to the PhD degree must who wish classroom instruction in these conform to the standards contained in languages should contact the PhD Studies the latest edition of A Manual for Writers of office for further details about requirements Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, and scheduling. No course credit is granted by Kate L. Turabian, and the latest edition for meeting the modern language of the “Supplement to Kate L. Turabian, requirements. Audits are normally not A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, permitted in these courses. Theses, and Dissertations,” produced by the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary. Students must satisfactorily pass the first This supplement is available online at modern language examination before the seminary website. For clarification enrolling in the third semester of their of standard abbreviations used in course work. Students who do not pass contemporary biblical and theological this examination cannot enroll in the next scholarship students should consult the semester’s courses, except in the case of latest edition of The SBL Handbook of Style for hyphenated courses begun in the first Biblical Studies and Related Disciplines. semester or if the student has taken no more than three semester hours of course PhD students are required to use a work. Students must wait at least one bibliographical database in the preparation month before taking another examination of all major papers for doctoral courses in the same language. They must pass and in the preparation of all doctoral this examination in no more than three dissertations. attempts; otherwise, they will be withdrawn from the PhD program. MODERN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Students must satisfactorily pass the second PhD students must demonstrate ability to modern language examination before read scholarly French and German. Under enrolling in the fifth semester of their course certain circumstances other languages work. Students who do not satisfactorily may be substituted for French or German pass this examination cannot enroll in the on recommendation of the departmental next semester’s courses, except in the case coordinator and with approval of the of hyphenated courses. Students must wait PhD Studies Committee. In such cases at least one month before taking another the PhD Studies Committee must deem examination in the same language. They the substitute language to have special must pass this examination in no more relevance to the student’s dissertation topic than three attempts; otherwise, they will be and research interests. withdrawn from the PhD program.

14 Students must make arrangements with Concentration in Bible Exposition the PhD Studies office at least two days • Hermeneutics and biblical backgrounds in advance of the time they wish to take • The Pentateuch the modern language examination. The deadline for passing a language • Old Testament history and poetry examination prior to the beginning of the • Old Testament prophecy fall semester is July 31; the deadline prior • New Testament history to the beginning of the spring semester is November 30. • New Testament epistles and prophecy Major in Theological Studies COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS • A major theologian in context On completion of their course work students must prepare for and take comprehensive • Systematic theology, including a ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC examinations over their chosen discipline. selected doctrinal emphasis • Modern theology and evangelicalism Subject areas covered by the comprehensive written examinations in each major or • Theological systems concentration are listed below. For two of their comprehensive examinations students who major in Major in Biblical Studies Theological Studies will choose a significant Concentration in Old Testament Studies theologian and a specific doctrinal • Old Testament introduction and criticism area. These selections should be made • Old Testament backgrounds in consultation with the departmental coordinator. The remaining two • Historical Hebrew grammar examinations will cover modern theology • Old Testament theology and evangelicalism and theological systems. • Old Testament exegesis Guidelines for Comprehensive Concentration in New Testament Studies Examinations • Grammar of the Greek New Testament Students may take the comprehensive • Background to the New Testament written examinations only after completion (including literary, historical, cultural, and of all their course work and after approval conceptual backgrounds) of the Phase 3 dissertation topic proposal. Students must complete any course • New Testament introduction and history extensions (including independent studies) of New Testament interpretation before taking their comprehensive exams. • New Testament textual criticism Because of the difficulty in forming • Translation and exegesis in the Gospels examining committees during the and Acts summer months, students must begin and • Translation and exegesis in the Pauline complete their comprehensive exams after Epistles September 1 and before March 15 of the • Translation and exegesis in Hebrews, academic year. Examinations will not be General Epistles, and Revelation given between March 15 and September 1. Students must make arrangements with the PhD Studies office at least two weeks

15 before beginning their comprehensive oral examination will be rescheduled examinations. The examinations must be when the departmental coordinator is completed within fifteen calendar days satisfied that the student is ready to retake after beginning the examinations. No the examination, but no later than the

examination may be taken on weekends immediately following semester. ACADEMIC INFORMATION or holidays. Students are encouraged to If necessary, doctoral students will be type examinations on a computer, but allowed one semester of full-time student handwritten examinations are acceptable. status to prepare for the comprehensive Students are not allowed to keep a copy of examinations and one additional the examination questions or answers on semester at half-time status for taking the any retrieval medium. comprehensive exams. If a student’s scores on the comprehensive Normally comprehensive examinations examinations are unsatisfactory, the should be taken during the semester examining committee may allow him or her following the completion of course work. to retake all or part of the examinations. At the latest they must be taken within nine The comprehensive written examinations months of the completion of course work. will be rescheduled when the departmental coordinator is satisfied that the student Students must pass all the comprehensive is ready to retake the examinations. written examinations and the comprehensive Students may not see their graded written oral examination in no more than examinations until they have passed the two attempts; otherwise, they will be subsequent oral examination. withdrawn from the PhD program. Comprehensive examinations must be taken ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY in a designated location to be determined Students are admitted to candidacy for the by the director of PhD studies. Students PhD degree by action of the faculty only will not be permitted to bring any books after they have (1) completed all residency or electronic devices with them to the requirements leading to the degree; examination other than those designated (2) met the foreign language requirements; by their academic department. (3) passed written and oral comprehensive Within fifteen days after satisfactory examinations over the fields within completion and grading of the their major or concentration; (4) shown comprehensive written examinations, evidence to the satisfaction of the faculty a comprehensive oral examination will of proven Christian character and ability be given by a committee of the faculty and acceptability for Christian ministry; and convened by the director of PhD studies. (5) affirmed adherence to the following This committee normally consists of four doctrines: the authority and inerrancy of members, at least one of whom is from a Scripture, the Trinity, the full deity and department outside the student’s major or humanity of Christ, the spiritual lostness concentration. of the human race, the substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection of Christ, If a student does not pass the oral salvation by faith alone in Christ alone, and examination, the examining committee the physical return of Christ. The application may allow him or her to retake all or part for admission to candidacy will be available of the examination. The comprehensive on the student’s CampusNet webpage when

16 he or she has successfully completed the Registration for the dissertation course will written and oral comprehensive exams. be effective for one academic year and will be billed as a three-hour course. A grade will All students must be formally admitted be assigned to this course. Students who to candidacy for their degree program. are unable to complete the dissertation Students should complete the application in one academic year will be required to for admission to candidacy as soon as they register for a one-semester-hour dissertation are qualified to do so (i.e., immediately after continuation course each fall and each successful completion of the written and spring until they graduate. No grade will be oral comprehensive examinations). Students assigned to the continuation course. Full may not submit any portion of their tuition will be paid for these courses. dissertation until they have been admitted to candidacy. DISSERTATION ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC If admission to candidacy is denied, the A doctoral dissertation is a formal treatise student may consult the current edition or discourse that advances a proposition of the student handbook for the appeal based on extensive scholarly research. process related to the denial of admission Before accepting a dissertation for the to candidacy. PhD degree, the student’s dissertation committee must be satisfied that (1) it is RESIDENT RESEARCH sound methodologically, (2) its argument After completing the comprehensive is coherent throughout, (3) it critically examinations, students must normally evaluates previously published works on remain in residency for at least one semester the subject, (4) it is clearly and effectively for the purpose of dissertation research, written, and (5) it represents a significant or until such time as the members of the contribution to learning. Its contribution dissertation committee are satisfied that may be the discovery of new knowledge, the student no longer needs their personal the connection of previously unrelated supervision. Students writing dissertations facts, the development of an original point will be allowed a maximum of two years of of view, or the revision of older views. full-time student status. Submission Policy DISSERTATION AND All work related to the dissertation, CONTINUATION COURSES including the proposal and the syllabus, Upon admission to candidacy PhD students must be submitted to the PhD Studies must register for their dissertation research office. Students may not submit any as a doctoral course. Those who gain portion of their dissertation until they candidate status in the fall semester will have fulfilled the two modern language register for the dissertation course the requirements, completed all course following spring semester; those who gain work, completed the written and oral candidate status in the spring semester will comprehensive examinations, and do so the following fall semester. been admitted to candidacy as outlined above. Email submissions of dissertation material will not be accepted. Students

17 are encouraged to submit all portions of Dissertation Committee their dissertation prior to the published On final approval of the topic, the deadlines if they are able to do so. PhD Studies Committee will appoint a Research Languages dissertation committee for the student. This committee normally consists of three ACADEMIC INFORMATION Prior to beginning dissertation research members: a supervisor from the resident students must demonstrate competence in faculty of the department of the student’s whatever language is essential for scholarly major or concentration, a second reader study of texts central to the purposes of from the same department, and a third their dissertation. Such competence will reader from outside the department. already have been demonstrated through The third reader may be either internal course work in the case of Biblical Hebrew or external to the seminary faculty. Only and New Testament Greek. In other cases faculty who hold an appropriate terminal the PhD Studies office will administer a research degree (e.g., PhD, ThD, DPhil) and reading proficiency examination for this who have the rank of associate professor purpose. or above are authorized to serve as Topic Proposal supervisors of doctoral dissertations. The Approval of dissertation topic proposals student will meet with the dissertation takes place in three phases. At Phase 1 committee to discuss the topic, structure, students are required to submit for and procedure of the work. preliminary approval a dissertation topic. The appointment of a dissertation This must be done at least three weeks prior committee does not guarantee the to the completion of twelve semester hours successful completion of a dissertation. The of PhD course work. sole responsibility for choosing the topic, At Phase 2 students are required to submit researching, and writing the dissertation for preliminary approval a dissertation title, remains that of the student. The student précis, and statement of original contribution, must take the initiative at each step of the along with departmental and library process. The function of the dissertation approvals. This must be done at least three committee is to oversee the student’s work weeks prior to the completion of twenty- and to respond to student initiative with four semester hours of PhD course work. advice and evaluation. At Phase 3 students are required to submit Supervisor for final approval a dissertation title, The supervisor is the first reader of a clear thesis statement, précis, statement dissertation and is charged with the of original contribution, and a written primary task of supervising and directing evaluation, consisting of approximately five the dissertation. The supervisor offers pages, of previous relevant studies. This guidance in the process of research and must be done at least three weeks prior to writing through regular conferences with the completion of thirty-two semester hours the student in order to review the student’s of PhD course work. progress and provide appropriate help. At Any subsequent change of topic or title the beginning of this process the supervisor must be approved by the PhD Studies will arrange for the dissertation committee Committee. to discuss with the student the dissertation

18 topic prior to the preparation of the including research, structure, argument, syllabus. The supervisor’s role continues style, and form. The supervisor will consult during the process of syllabus research with other committee members throughout and preparation. The student reports to this process. The supervisor will assist the the supervisor on the progress of his or her student in understanding and implementing research and consults with the supervisor on the suggestions made by the dissertation the thesis, organization, structure, and form committee. of the dissertation. If the readers find the first draft of the Once the student has researched the dissertation to be acceptable, the supervisor dissertation topic and has discussed the will notify the director of PhD studies general content of the dissertation with to arrange for an oral defense of the the supervisor, he or she should prepare dissertation. If the readers find the draft of

ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC the syllabus (including bibliography) and the dissertation to be unacceptable, the present it for approval to the PhD Studies supervisor will discuss with the student the office. The supervisor will convene a necessary revisions of the work. meeting of the dissertation committee with The supervisor is under no obligation to the student to discuss the syllabus and the edit work that has been carelessly prepared status of the dissertation. The supervisor with inadequate attention to detail. Such may require the student to do further work may instead be returned unread to research or to revise the syllabus before the student for revision and resubmission. convening a meeting of the dissertation If necessary, the supervisor may convene a committee. meeting of the dissertation committee to After the syllabus has been approved, the discuss the status of the dissertation. student will submit to the PhD Studies office Second and Third Readers the first two chapters of the dissertation (not counting the introduction to the The second and third readers of the dissertation) followed by an entire first dissertation will participate in meetings draft. The supervisor will provide a written of the dissertation committee that are assessment of all aspects of the dissertation, convened to discuss the dissertation topic, the syllabus, the dissertation, and the oral

19 defense of the dissertation. They will provide Syllabus professional evaluation and suggestions After the dissertation topic has been related to the overall direction, research, approved, the student will prepare the content, and method of the dissertation. syllabus for the dissertation in consultation They will also be available to consult with the dissertation committee. The ACADEMIC INFORMATION with the supervisor and to participate in syllabus should consist of approximately any other meetings of the dissertation 2,500 to 5,000 words (excluding committee that are called at the discretion bibliography in the word count). of the supervisor. Once a syllabus has been prepared, the Each reader will evaluate the syllabus before student should submit to the PhD Studies meeting with the student in committee. A office one copy of the syllabus in proper total of one month will be allowed for the dissertation form. The PhD Studies office three readers to complete their reading of will record the submission and send the the syllabus. If the third reader is external to copy to the dissertation committee for the institution, his or her presence may not evaluation. The dissertation committee be required at the committee meeting, in will then meet with the student to discuss which case he or she will provide a written its evaluation of the syllabus as well as the evaluation to the supervisor. overall direction of the dissertation. Each reader will evaluate the first two If the syllabus is approved, the student chapters of the dissertation and the entire should provide a copy to the PhD Studies written dissertation after these have been office for placement in his or her file. If the formally submitted. Normally the second syllabus is not approved, the student may and third reader each have two weeks to resubmit another syllabus on the same complete their evaluation. This evaluation topic or may withdraw the original topic covers all aspects of the work: structure, and propose a different one according to argument, supporting research, style, and the guidelines indicated above for topic form. However, the second and third readers approval. are not expected to undertake the role of advising the student. Rather, they will The function of the syllabus in the submit to the supervisor a one- or two- dissertation process is very important. It page statement on the acceptability of the should present, in summary fashion, the dissertation and explanation of required carefully researched and logically explained improvements. direction of the entire work, clearly presenting the thesis of the dissertation, If the first draft of the dissertation is deemed the substance of the argument (including to be acceptable, the readers will prepare to the subdivisions of each chapter), and the meet in committee for the oral defense of majority of the primary and secondary the dissertation. It should be noted that the sources for the entire work. A research readers are under no obligation to accept bibliography must be attached. The syllabus work that is poorly written, poorly argued, or should indicate the purpose, procedure, and weak in supporting research. accomplishments of the dissertation.

20 Approval of the syllabus by the student’s graduate in December must submit the dissertation committee represents entire first draft of the dissertation to the acceptance of the dissertation project and PhD Studies office by July 15. The first two authorization to write the dissertation. chapters containing the annotations of the dissertation committee must be included First Two Chapters with the submission of the entire first draft. Students intending to graduate in May must submit the first two chapters of the Failure to present the first draft on time will dissertation (not counting the introduction necessitate postponement of graduation. to the dissertation) to the PhD Studies This schedule is achievable only if the office by September 15 of the previous year. dissertation committee finds the entire Students intending to graduate in August first draft of the dissertation acceptable must submit the first two chapters of the with few required revisions. Otherwise, ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC dissertation (not counting the introduction graduation may be postponed. to the dissertation) to the PhD Studies Oral Defense office by January 1. Students intending to graduate in December must submit After completion of an acceptable first the first two chapters of the dissertation draft of the dissertation, the dissertation (not counting the introduction to the committee will ask the director of PhD dissertation) to the PhD Studies office by studies to arrange for an oral defense of the May 1. dissertation before an examining committee of the faculty. Normally the examining Failure to present the first two chapters of committee will consist of no fewer than four the dissertation on time will necessitate members, including the director of PhD postponement of graduation. This schedule is studies and the members of the dissertation achievable only if the dissertation committee committee. finds the first two chapters of the dissertation acceptable with few required revisions. At the dissertation defense the student will Otherwise, graduation may be postponed. be expected to articulate and defend the proposition of the dissertation, to argue Completed First Draft convincingly for specific points developed The first draft of the dissertation is to within the dissertation, and to demonstrate be written under the supervision of the knowledge of the field of research and student’s dissertation committee and control of the pertinent literature. The presented to the PhD Studies office. It must examining committee will point out any be judged acceptable by the dissertation further work that the student needs to committee with respect to both content and do before submission of the preliminary proper dissertation form. final draft. Students intending to graduate in May Students intending to graduate in May must must submit the entire first draft of their complete the oral defense by February 15. dissertation to the PhD Studies office by Students intending to graduate in August December 1. Students intending to graduate must complete the oral defense by May 30. in August must submit the entire first draft Students intending to graduate in December of the dissertation to the PhD Studies must complete the oral defense by office by March 15. Students intending to September 30.

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At the option of the examining committee, Studies office by November 1. The first the student may be required to take draft containing the annotations of the another oral defense examination following dissertation committee must be included the presentation of the final draft of the with the submission of the preliminary dissertation. Guidelines for preparing for the final draft. oral defense of the dissertation are available Failure to present the preliminary final draft in the PhD Studies office. on time will necessitate postponement Students must be present on the Dallas of graduation. This schedule is achievable campus for their dissertation defense. only if the dissertation committee finds the Dissertation defenses will not be conducted preliminary final draft of the dissertation from a distance by video or telephone acceptable with few required revisions. conference call. When contemplating a Otherwise, graduation may be postponed. geographical relocation, students should It should be understood that the dates keep this requirement in mind. indicated here for completion of the Preliminary Final Draft dissertation are the absolutely latest Submission of a preliminary final draft possible dates for program completion allows the dissertation committee one within a given semester. These deadlines last opportunity for corrections. Students assume that submissions will not require intending to graduate in May must submit significant change or revision. If at all the preliminary final draft of the dissertation possible, students should submit their to the PhD Studies office by March 15. dissertation drafts well in advance of Students intending to graduate in August these dates. must submit the preliminary final draft of Final Draft the dissertation to the PhD Studies office Students intending to graduate in May must by July 1. Students intending to graduate present two originals of the final draft of in December must submit the preliminary the dissertation in proper Turabian form to final draft of the dissertation to the PhD the PhD Studies office by April 15. Students

22 intending to graduate in August must will amount to 200 to 300 pages. All foreign- present two originals of the final draft of the language materials should be typed in their dissertation in proper Turabian form to the native scripts with the appropriate diacritical PhD Studies office by August 1. Students and accent marks. Any exceptions must be intending to graduate in December must approved by the PhD Studies Committee. present two originals of the final draft of the Students are required to use a bibliographical dissertation in proper Turabian form to the database in the preparation of all PhD PhD Studies office by December 1. dissertations. Failure to meet this deadline will Grading necessitate postponement of graduation. An abstract of not more than 350 words The dissertation committee will assign two must be included with each copy of the grades. One grade is for the dissertation, evaluating the research process as well ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC final form of the dissertation. The originals must be laser printed on paper that is as the final content and form of the 20-pound stock, at least 25 percent cotton, dissertation. The second grade is for the and acid-free. oral defense of the dissertation. Form for Dissertations If the candidate receives an unsatisfactory grade on either the dissertation or the oral The dissertation must conform to the defense, the dissertation committee may, standards outlined in the latest edition at their discretion, offer an opportunity of A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, to revise the dissertation and/or retake Theses, and Dissertations, by Kate L. the oral defense, which may necessitate Turabian, and the latest edition of the postponement of graduation. If the “Supplement to Kate L. Turabian, A Manual dissertation readers are unable to agree for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and on the acceptability of the dissertation, Dissertations,” produced by the faculty the PhD Studies Committee will decide the of Dallas Theological Seminary. The course of action to be taken. supplement is available online at the seminary website. Filing For items not addressed by Turabian or All filing fees (see the section on financial the supplement, students should consult information in the current seminary the latest edition of The Chicago Manual catalog) and the final draft of the of Style. For clarification of standard dissertation as stipulated above must be abbreviations used in contemporary biblical presented to the PhD Studies office. and theological scholarship students Publication should consult the latest edition of The SBL Upon its acceptance for conferral of the PhD Handbook of Style for Biblical Studies and degree, the dissertation must be published Related Disciplines. in order to make it available to the broader Length of Dissertation scholarly community. This requirement is achieved through University Microfilms The dissertation should be at least 50,000 International in Ann Arbor, Michigan. words but must not exceed 75,000 words, Instructions on how to proceed with this including footnotes and appendices but requirement are available from the PhD excluding bibliography. In most cases this Studies office.

23 Students may also choose to publish their Teaching Internship dissertation through some other medium. The course OT9001 Teaching the Old While the seminary recognizes that the Testament (or the corresponding course in dissertation is the intellectual property of New Testament Studies, Bible Exposition, the student, it is expected that upon its or Theological Studies) provides a ACADEMIC INFORMATION publication notice will be given that the mentored experience in setting up a material was originally submitted to Dallas course, preparing a syllabus, assisting with Theological Seminary as a PhD dissertation. teaching and grading, and various other Notice also should be given as to whether matters. PhD students are encouraged to the author has revised this material and, if take this internship at some point during so, to what extent. the course-work phase of their program. Conflict Resolution Israel Study Tour At any time during the dissertation process Following the completion of the spring up to the submission of the dissertation to semester, the seminary usually sponsors a the PhD Studies office, students may request three week study-tour to Israel. that their supervisor convene a meeting of the dissertation committee to discuss PhD students who wish to receive two aspects of the work. The supervisor will semester hours of academic credit for decide whether such a meeting should be their participation in this tour to Israel called. are subject to the following requirements. (1) Students must complete all If students are dissatisfied with the direction requirements for the tour participants of the dissertation process, they may (e.g., quizzes, exams, group participation, request a meeting with the departmental etc.). (2) They must write a formal paper of coordinator to reconcile the problem approximately thirty pages in length on by choosing a different dissertation some aspect of historical geography. This topic, selecting a different supervisor, or paper will be read by two resident Dallas reconstituting the dissertation committee. Theological Seminary faculty who teach in The departmental coordinator will seek to the PhD program, one of whom will serve resolve the problem in the best interests of as the professor of record. (3) The topic both the student and the institution. At the for the paper must be approved by the discretion of the departmental coordinator professor of record prior to final exam week or the student, the matter may be appealed in the spring semester. The paper must be for a hearing by the PhD Studies Committee, submitted no later than August 1. whose decision will be final. (4) Responsibility rests with the PhD Any change of topic, title, supervisor, or student for making all the necessary committee must be approved by the PhD arrangements with the professor of record Studies Committee. prior to the final exam week in the spring semester. (5) The student’s grade for the OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES course will be based on the grade reported PhD students are encouraged to take by the tour instructor (70 percent) and the advantage of the following opportunities grade on the paper (30 percent). if they are able to do so.

24 GENERAL ACADEMIC LEAVE OF ABSENCE REGULATIONS Any student who needs a temporary The following general regulations apply leave of absence from the program due to to all PhD students. extenuating circumstances must file the appropriate form, which is available in the REGISTRATION FOR COURSES PhD Studies office. All leaves of absence Official registration for courses is required must be approved by the PhD Studies before admission to classes. PhD students Committee. A leave of absence does not may not register online. Signatures of the stop the clock on the two-year limit for departmental coordinator and the director completing Stage 1 of the program or the of PhD Studies are required for registration. eight-year limit for completing Stage 2 of the program. Students may add a class anytime after ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC registration prior to the end of the first week WITHDRAWAL FROM SEMINARY of the term. A course may be dropped at Any student desiring to withdraw from any time. For financial penalties incurred for the PhD program must complete the dropping courses students should refer to appropriate form, which is available in the section on financial information in the the Registrar’s office. current seminary catalog. Courses begun later than the beginning of the first week of After appropriate notification, the PhD the semester cannot be credited without Studies Committee may withdraw approval of the registrar and the PhD Studies a student from the program for the Committee. following reasons: (1) failure to pass a modern language examination after three AUDITING OF COURSES attempts; (2) inactivity for one year during Only students who have officially registered the course-work phase of the program; to audit a course may do so. Students are (3) failure to complete successfully the not permitted to attend classes without written and oral comprehensive exams registering as an auditor. Audits are not within the specified time limit; (4) failure to allowed in courses that the student will complete successfully the written and oral take later for credit, nor are they allowed comprehensive exams after two attempts; in courses in which the professor does not (5) failure to complete the entire program permit audits. For audit fees, see the section within the eight-year time limit; (6) failure on financial information in the current to resolve issues of academic or disciplinary seminary catalog. probation as described in the student handbook; (7) failure to resolve delinquent WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES continuation fees. A student may withdraw from a course without academic penalty up to the ninth PLAGIARISM POLICY week of the semester. See the current Plagiarism occurs in research whenever student handbook for further details. The a writer appropriates material that falls student should consult the Summer School outside the sphere of common knowledge section of the current seminary catalog for from any source not his own without deadlines that apply to Summer School indicating his or her indebtedness to that courses. source. The theft may have to do with

25 substance (i.e., ideas or information taken APPEAL PROCESS from a source without acknowledgment in Any appeal of a decision rendered by the the form of proper documentation), or it PhD Studies Committee must be made in may have to do with verbal expression (i.e., writing to the director of PhD studies within wording or phraseology taken from a source ten calendar days of written notification ACADEMIC INFORMATION without acknowledgment in the form of of the committee’s decision. The director proper documentation and quotation marks of PhD studies will present the appeal around the quoted material). to the PhD Studies Committee for their In either of these forms, plagiarism consideration. constitutes a serious academic and ethical Once the PhD Studies Committee has impropriety. For this reason any work rendered its decision regarding an appeal, submitted in the PhD program that gives any further appeal of their decision must clear evidence of plagiarism, whether be made in writing to the academic committed deliberately or naively, will dean within ten calendar days of written receive a grade of zero. Each case will be notification of the decision of the PhD reported to the director of PhD studies, who Studies Committee. will inform the PhD Studies Committee and the dean of students. Depending on the Once the academic dean has rendered a circumstances, the student may be subject decision regarding an appeal, any appeal of to additional disciplinary action. the dean’s decision must be made in writing to the president of the seminary within This procedure also applies to any instances ten calendar days of written notification of cheating that might be detected in work of the dean’s decision. The decision of the submitted in the PhD program. president regarding the appeal will be final.

26 GRADING SYSTEM Minimum Grade Requirement The following policies apply with regard to A minimum grade of B– (86 percent) grades. must be received in every course credited toward graduation and also on the doctoral Grade Symbols dissertation. No course in the doctoral A = Work of exceptional quality program may be retaken except a required B = Work of commendable quality course that has been failed. C = Not acceptable for credit toward the Grade Reports PhD degree, but the grade will be Students receive a grade report from the recorded on the student’s transcript and Registrar’s office after each semester. averaged into the grade point average. Individual professors may also notify D = Not acceptable for credit toward the students of their course grades at the end ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC PhD degree, but the grade will be of each semester. recorded on the student’s transcript and Dispute of Grade averaged into the grade point average. If a student thinks that the final semester F = Failure to do passing work with no grade in a given course is not equitable, he credit given, but the grade will be or she should discuss the matter with the recorded on the student’s transcript and professor of the course. If not satisfied, the averaged into the grade point average. student may then file a written appeal with IP = In progress the director of PhD studies, who will confer NC = No credit with the professor involved and seek a satisfactory resolution to the problem. If the NR = Not recorded problem cannot be resolved in this manner, W = Withdrew the director of PhD studies will present the WP= Withdrew passing matter to the PhD Studies Committee for a decision. If the student is unsatisfied with WF= Withdrew failing this decision, he or she may appeal to the Grade Point System academic dean, whose decision will be final. Grade points are determined on the basis No grade will be changed after one year of hours passed according to the following has elapsed from the end of the semester scale. The percentage ranges are given as or summer term in which the grade was guidelines that the course professor has the recorded. freedom to modify. INCOMPLETE COURSES A+ (99–100) 4.0 C+ (83–85) 2.3 The seminary does not permit course A (96–98) 4.0 C (80–82) 2.0 extensions except in unforeseen, extenuating A– (94–95) 3.7 C– (78–79) 1.7 circumstances. All courses should be completed within the semester in which they B+ (91–93) 3.3 D+ (75–77) 1.3 are taken. B (88–90) 3.0 D (72–74) 1.0 Requests for course extensions must be B– (86–87) 2.7 D– (70–71) 0.7 made in writing to the PhD Studies office F (below 70) 0.0 before the end of the semester. Course

27 extensions (including independent studies) For three hours of credit students must in the PhD program must normally be complete approximately 240 hours of completed within a maximum of thirty days. research, including preparation of a An extension beyond thirty days requires an research project. additional request and approval of the PhD For four hours of credit students must ACADEMIC INFORMATION Studies Committee. A $20 fee is charged for complete approximately 320 hours of each course extension. research, including preparation of a INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES research project. An independent study course may be Normally a paper of suitable substance, taken in original research in a particular style, and length for submission to a department under the guidance of a professional, peer-reviewed journal is professor. A student may not receive credit required. The stipulated hours are the for more than eight semester hours of cumulative total for research time and independent study without departmental writing process. recommendation and approval of the PhD Completion Requirement Studies Committee. The completion of independent study Procedure courses must conform to the rules stated Registration for independent study courses above under “Incomplete Courses.” must be completed before the beginning Exceptions to this requirement will be of the semester or summer term. Students made only for extenuating circumstances must return the independent study and must have the approval of the approval form to the Registrar’s office, with supervising professor and the PhD Studies the signed approval of the supervising Committee. professor and the department chair, before registration closes. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A degree candidate in the PhD program A course cannot be taken by independent must have qualified for Stage 2 in the study during the same year that it is offered program and must have completed thirty- as a regular course in a fall or spring semester. five semester hours of course work by the General Requirements end of Stage 2. He or she must also have The following general requirements a 3.2 minimum grade point average in normally apply to independent study all course work, must have satisfactorily courses at the doctoral level. completed the dissertation along with any other requirements that may have For one hour of credit students must been assigned, and must have paid the complete approximately 80 hours of graduation fee. (See the section on financial research, including preparation of a information in the current seminary catalog.) research project. In order to participate in commencement For two hours of credit students must exercises PhD candidates must have complete approximately 160 hours of satisfactorily completed all degree research, including preparation of a requirements. Candidates whose degree research project. is conferred in August or December are eligible to participate in commencement exercises the following May. 28 The completion of academic requirements records is limited to seminary faculty and does not automatically qualify the student administrative staff on a need-to-know for the degree. He or she must show basis. evidence to the satisfaction of the faculty Unless a student directs otherwise in of proven Christian character, ability and writing, transcripts may be released without acceptability for Christian ministry, and must the student’s consent to other educational affirm adherence to the following doctrines: institutions to which a student may be the authority and inerrancy of Scripture, the applying. Students may review their Trinity, the full deity and humanity of Christ, educational records in accordance with the spiritual lostness of the human race, the seminary’s disclosure policy. In general, the substitutionary atonement and bodily the seminary retains only those records resurrection of Christ, salvation by faith necessary for substantiating the academic alone in Christ alone, and the physical return ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC history of the student. In some cases, a of Christ. formal report of disciplinary action becomes The degree will not be awarded, transcripts part of the permanent record. issued, or placement assistance provided The seminary complies fully with the Family unless all financial obligations to the Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 seminary and/or the student loan program (FERPA) as amended. Students who believe are paid in full or the payments are current. they have been treated unfairly in relation STUDENT RECORDS to their student records may file a complaint Privacy is maintained with respect to with the Secretary of Education concerning student records. Unless a student gives alleged violations of FERPA by the seminary written permission, access to these or its personnel.

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30 Business Information TUITION AND FEES Students should consult the section on financial information in the current seminary catalog for information on fees. Students must pay all charges in full for each semester by that semester’s designated payment deadline. Students may contact the Financial Aid office for information on scholarships and/or loan programs that are available for both the fall and spring semesters. TMS PAYMENT PLAN Dallas Theological Seminary wants to help students budget for the cost of their education, limit borrowing, and conserve savings by offering them an interest-free monthly payment option. This special option allows students to spread educational expenses over the academic year in equal, interest-free monthly payments. Tuition Management Systems (TMS) administers the interest-free monthly payment option for Dallas Theological Seminary. The maximum enrollment fee is $45 for a three-month plan (summer), $45 for a four-month plan, $45 for a five-month plan, or $65 for a ten-month plan (fees subject to change). Students can use this program to pay for tuition and fees. During the fall registration period, students may select a payment plan for either a five- or ten-month period. Students should estimate expenses for the entire year (all semesters) when calculating a ten-month payment plan. Registration for TMS must take place prior to the payment deadlines of the semesters. A student is not considered registered with TMS until the enrollment fee is paid in full. The first monthly payment for the fall is due August 1. For those who take out a plan in the spring, the first monthly payment is due on January 1. All subsequent payments are due on the first of each month. Accounts are considered past due ten days after that date. In addition to the monthly payment, a late fee of $25 will be assessed. If for any reason a student is delinquent on any payment of the TMS payment plan, a hold will be placed on the student’s account and further action may result if the student continues to be delinquent. Students with a record of multiple delinquencies on previous plans should contact the seminary bursar to determine if they are eligible to participate in the TMS program. GENERAL DEPOSIT A general deposit of $175 is paid by each student before enrollment. This deposit will be retained as a registration deposit throughout the student’s period of study

31 at Dallas Theological Seminary and, unless FILING FEE forfeited, will become the payment of the A filing fee must be paid at the time the graduation fee for students completing a completed dissertation is submitted. degree program. Nongraduating students Students who desire additional bound who withdraw from the seminary (including copies of their dissertation must provide those obtaining an approved leave of copies for binding at the time of submission. absence) will forfeit this deposit. An additional fee will be charged for binding BUSINESS INFORMATION CONTINUATION FEE personal copies and is payable at the time the student files the final draft. Students who are unable to complete the dissertation within the one year allotted for GRADUATION FEE the three-hour dissertation course will be The graduation fee will have already been required to register for a one-hour dissertation paid by the student in the form of the continuation course each fall and spring General Deposit (see above), unless this semester until they graduate. Full tuition deposit was forfeited according to the will be paid for the continuation course. The policies stated in this handbook. general fee and technology fee will also be charged. HEALTH INSURANCE REFUNDS All full-time students enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the seminary are Whether the student is withdrawing from required to carry health insurance that meets seminary or dropping one or more courses the Affordable Care Act for themselves for the fall or spring semester, fifteen- and their immediate family members. For week courses dropped before designated this purpose full-time students are those deadlines receive the refunds indicated in who carry nine or more semester hours in the following schedule. a master’s program or six or more semester If the course is dropped before Monday of the hours in a doctoral program. DTS currently second week of the semester, the refund is offers a Student Health Insurance Plan that 100 percent. If the course is dropped before complies with the requirements of the Monday of the fourth week, the refund is Affordable Care Act. 75 percent. If the course is dropped before Students enrolled in six to eight hours at the Monday of the sixth week of the semester, master’s level and three to five hours at the the refund is 50 percent. If the course is doctoral level are eligible for the DTS health dropped after the beginning of the sixth insurance plan. All international students week, there is no refund. must carry health insurance. For Summer School tuition refunds, see Eligible students will receive information the Summer School section of the current packets in the mail every summer. Plan and student handbook. enrollment information is also available GENERAL FEE through CampusNet or by contacting the Human Resources office at DTS. A nonrefundable general fee is charged each semester. This fee includes a subscription to FOREIGN CURRENCY Bibliotheca Sacra, library usage fee, Student The seminary does not accept checks or Council allotment, parking sticker, and currency from foreign countries. Such certain other benefits. funds should be converted to United States currency at a bank.

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GENERAL POLICIES The following general policies apply to student housing on campus. LENGTH OF LEASE PhD students may live in campus housing for a total of not more than six standard lease terms while pursuing PhD studies, including any leaves of absence. HOLDING FEE A nonrefundable holding fee equal to half the security deposit is required to reserve a room in a Dallas Theological Seminary residence hall. This fee is applied towards the deposit. SECURITY DEPOSIT A security deposit equal to one month’s rent is required to obtain an apartment. The holding fee (which is half the security deposit and due within seven days of accepting the apartment) will be applied to the security deposit. The balance will be collected upon move in. The security deposit will be refunded upon move out, less any damage or unpaid fees. In cases of cancelled enrollment or withdrawal, the security deposit will be forfeited. The security deposit will not be refunded until all rent and fees have been paid. KEYS An electronic fob and a room key are issued to each residential student. Students who fail to return their keys to the Leasing and Relocation Services office when they terminate their use of seminary apartments will be charged a replacement fee per key. Students are not permitted to make duplicates of any seminary key. All keys must be cleared through the Leasing and Relocation Services office, and in no case is a student to deliver keys directly to the new occupant of a given apartment. WAITING LIST The waiting list is consistently long. Newly admitted students should therefore not depend solely upon occupying a campus apartment during their first year at seminary and should explore off- campus options for backup living arrangements. Information about off-campus opportunities is available in the Leasing and Relocation Services office.

33 LAUNDRY FACILITIES center, meeting rooms, game and movie Laundry facilities are located on each floor in rooms, music practice rooms, rooftop atrium, the apartment buildings. outdoor gas grill, swimming pool, and a multipurpose room which can facilitate PARKING half-court basketball and volleyball. One assigned parking space is allotted per The one-bedroom apartments are bedroom. One-bedroom apartments are 535 square feet and the two-bedroom allotted only one parking space because the apartments are 775 square feet, both with study does not count as a bedroom even the following dimensions: though it can be used as one. Two-bedroom RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION apartments are allotted two parking spaces. • living/dining room/kitchen—21' x 12' • bedroom—10' x 11' with a walk-in closet WASHINGTON HALL Washington Hall is a gated community TERMS AND CONDITIONS with electronic entry to both the building The Washington Hall complex is for single and parking lot. This seven-story complex students without children. All residents must contains eighty-nine units of twenty-two be Dallas Theological Seminary students one-bedroom and sixty-seven two-bedroom taking a minimum of six credit hours per apartments. All apartments are located along semester (not required in summer) or PhD interior corridors. students making reasonable progress in their studies. The lease period is for twelve DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY months and eligible students may renew Furnishings in Washington Hall include annually in May. Specific amendments are refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, garbage available for those graduating in August or disposals, and walk-in closets. There are in December. The only pets allowed are birds small lounges on each floor, a computer and fish.

34 SWISS TOWER The two-bedroom apartments do not have Swiss Tower is a gated community with a study and are 942 square feet with the electronic entry to both the building and the following dimensions: parking lot. This ten-story complex contains • living/dining room—12' x 16'4" 159 units of 139 one-bedroom and twenty • first bedroom—11' x 12' with a walk-in two-bedroom apartments. All apartments closet are located along interior corridors. • second bedroom—11'8" x 11' with a wide DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY closet Furnishings in Swiss Tower include TERMS AND CONDITIONS refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, built-in The Swiss Tower complex is for married bookshelves, and linen and coat closets. students, with or without small children, or There is a community room and children’s a single parent with a small child. All playroom located on the first floor as well as residents must be Dallas Theological a courtyard with porch, lawn area, gas grills, Seminary students taking a minimum of adult swimming pool, and fenced wading six credit hours per semester (not required pool. in summer) or PhD students making

RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION RESIDENTIAL The one-bedroom apartments are 781 reasonable progress in their studies. The square feet with the following dimensions: lease period is for twelve months and is renewable annually in May. Specific • living/dining room—11'6" x 16'8" amendments are available for those • bedroom—11' x 12' with a walk-in closet graduating in August or in December. • study—9' x 11'9", which is large enough to be a child’s room

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PhD Studies Committee, pictured left to right: Joseph D. Fantin, coordinator for New Testament Studies; Glenn R. Kreider, coordinator for Theological Studies; Abraham Kuruvilla, coordinator for Pastoral Ministries; Richard A. Taylor, director of PhD Studies; Ronald B. Allen, coordinator for Bible Exposition; Dorian G. Coover-Cox, coordinator for Old Testament Studies

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37 1 HORNER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 8 STEARNS HALL­—8 Business Office Admissions Campus Operations Alumni & Career Services Campus Police (214-887-5590) Communications Dallas Seminary Foundation DTS Magazine President’s Office Financial Aid Welcome Center Human Resources Institutional Research and Effectiveness 2 DAVIDSON HALL Registrar Advancement Office Dr. William B. Dean Center for Distance Education 9 HENDRICKS CENTER and Global Outreach Administrative Technology Dr. William B. Dean Conference Center Biblical Counseling Media Production Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Leadership & Cultural Engagement 3 TURPIN/MOSHER LIBRARIES—3 Information Technology F. Frederick & Mary Della Moss Archives & Lay Institute Special Collections Online & Distance Education Student Media Center 10 WASHINGTON HALL APARTMENTS—10 4 WALVOORD STUDENT CENTER—4 Leasing and Relocation Office Advising Center Agape Project 11 SWISS TOWER APARTMENTS—11 Cashier Chinese Studies 12 MITCHELL MINISTRIES CENTER—12 Collins Lounge—Miller­­ Prayer Chapel (temporary) Hope Café/Dining Commons Doctor of Educational Ministry 13 BOOK CENTER Doctor of Ministry en Español DTS 14 DISTRIBUTION CENTER Mabee Lounge Copy Center Student Life Luke’s Ministries  World Missions & Intercultural Studies Mail Services/Post Office

5 TODD ACADEMIC CENTER—5 15 FACILITIES & PLANT OPERATIONS­ Academic Dean Event Services Bible Exposition Bibliotheca Sacra 16 FACULTY ANNEX BUILDING—16 Doctor of Philosophy Educational Ministries & Leadership Logos Bible Software Representative Media Arts & Worship Parking Media Support Handicap/Visitor ...... C1 New Testament Alumni Visitor...... C2 Old Testament Handicap/Contractor/Vendor ...... E1 Pastoral Ministries Visitor ...... E5 Recording Studio DTS Women only ...... E2, E3 Theological Studies Student/Faculty/Staff ...... E4, E6, N1 6 CAMPBELL ACADEMIC CENTER Faculty/Staff Chapel (Student after 4 pm only) ...... E0 Lamb Auditorium Faculty/Staff (Female student after 4 pm only) ...... E4 7 CHAFER CHAPEL Business/Staff ...... S2, S3 (closed) Resident ...... S1, W1

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Admission Process ❏ Application form along with supporting materials (by January 1 or September 1) (Stage 1 & Stage 2) ❏ Personality Inventory (Stage 1 & Stage 2) ❏ Interview with departmental coordinator (Stage 1 & Stage 2) ❏ Interview with director of PhD Studies (Stage 1 & Stage 2) ❏ Approval by PhD Studies Committee (Stage 1) ❏ Preliminary approval by PhD Studies Committee (Stage 2) ❏ Written qualifying examination, by third Monday of February or October (Stage 2) ❏ Oral qualifying examination, by third Monday of March or November (Stage 2) ❏ Final approval by PhD Studies Committee (Stage 2) Phase of Course Work ❏ Completion of Stage 1 (if necessary) ❏ Completion of Stage 2 course requirements ❏ First modern language examination (must be passed before the third semester of Stage 2 course work)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTARY ❏ French ❏ German ❏ Second modern language examination (must be passed before the fifth semester of Stage 2 course work) ❏ French ❏ German ❏ Phase 1 approval of dissertation topic (at least three weeks prior to the completion of twelve semester hours) ❏ Phase 2 approval of dissertation title, précis, and statement of original contribution, along with library and department approvals (at least three weeks prior to the completion of twenty-four semester hours) ❏ Phase 3 approval of dissertation title, thesis statement, précis, statement of original contribution, and evaluation of relevant studies (at least three weeks prior to the completion of thirty-two semester hours) Comprehensive Examinations ❏ Notification of intention to take the written comprehensive examinations (at least two weeks in advance) ❏ Written comprehensive examinations (within fifteen consecutive calendar days between September 1 and March 15) ❏ Oral comprehensive examination (within fifteen calendar days after written examinations have been graded) ❏ Application for admission to candidacy

39 Dissertation All submissions of dissertation material must be registered with the PhD Studies office. The dates within the following parentheses indicate the deadlines for submissions in relation to graduation. The first date is for May graduation, the second is for August graduation, and the third is for December graduation. ❏ Registration for dissertation course ❏ Submission of syllabus ❏ Meeting with dissertation committee SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ❏ Submission of first two chapters (by September 15, January 1, or May 1) ❏ Submission of entire first draft (by December 1, March 15, or July 15) ❏ Oral defense of dissertation (by February 15, May 30, or September 30) ❏ Submission of preliminary final draft (by March 15, July 1, or November 1) ❏ Submission of final draft (by April 15, August 1, or December 1) and payment of filing fee in the PhD Studies office ❏ Publication of dissertation (through University Microfilms International)

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