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Regent UniversitySchool of Divinitydoctoral Programs

“Bearing witness to the gospel of Jesus Christin the church, the academy and the world…”

Doctor of Philosophy in Renewal Studies

Ph.D. Admissions Requirements

ATS-accredited M.Div. or M.Div. equivalent (72 credit hours)

Minimum 3.5 GPA Preferred incoming language

requirement: one ancient and one or more modern language

Doctor of Philosophy in Renewal Studies

Concentrations Biblical Studies History of Global Christianity Christian Theology

Ph.D. Program Phases

Phase 1: Qualifying Phase – There will be an evaluation period during the first year with a minimum required GPA of 3.25.

Phase 2: Coursework – 48 credit hours. Minimum GPA 3.25 (3 years, 18 credits per year).

Phase 3: Qualifying Examinations – written and oral components taken on-site. All coursework and a portfolio must be completed prior to taking the exams.

Phase 4: Dissertation – after passing exams. The student will enroll for the dissertation at 1 credit hour per semester (including summer terms) until the dissertation is successfully defended.

Residency Information

Courses all have three components: pre-residency, residency and post-

residency 24 total weeks of residency required 6 weeks available per year: 2 per

semester (fall, spring, summer) 16 weeks (minimum) of residency during

coursework, 2 weeks during qualifying exams,

6 weeks during dissertation

Doctor of Ministry

D.Min. Admissions Requirements

ATS accredited M.Div. or M.Div. equivalent (72 credit hours)

Minimum 3.5 GPA 3 years of post-masters’ degree

ministry experience

Doctor of Ministry

Concentrations Leadership and Renewal Community Transformation Ministry Leadership Coaching Military Ministry * Clinical Pastoral Education *

* Electives not offered at Regent. Transferred in from outside institution.

D.Min. Program Phases

Phase 1: Coursework- 27 credits Phase 2: Integrative Examination- 3

creditsPhase 3: Project- 3 creditsPhase 4: Dissertation- 3 credits

Residency Information

A contextual program Core courses have three components: pre-residency, residency and post residency DCOR 703: Week-long residency at an off-site

retreat center Total of 4 ½ weeks of required residency

Next Steps

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Want to connect with the doctoral programs?

Doctoral Programs Manager divphd@regent.edu dmin@regent.edu

Dr. Amos Yong (Director, PhD Program)

ayong@regent.edu

Dr. James Flynn (Director, DMin Program)

jamefly@regent.edu