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Southern Seminary Admissions
Boyce College Admissions
Doctoral Equivalency Request
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This form is only necessary for students who are unsure of their masters-level qualifications for Southern Seminary doctoral programs. Please read the following information and only submit this form if, after reviewing this information, you are still unsure of your qualifications:
PhD Prospective Students
To be considered for enrollment in our Ph.D. program we require the following for applications:
An M.Div. or its equivalent (72 credit hours minimum in specific disciplines) for most concentrations (exceptions are listed below):
For the PhD concentrations in Christian Apologetics, Christian Philosophy, Christian Ethics, Ethics and Public Theology, and Philosophy and Theological Studies, the 72 hours may consist of an M.A. or equivalent in the field (60 hours minimum in specific disciplines), with the addition of 12 credit hours in biblical languages
For the PhD concentrations in Christian Worship, Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology, Leadership, Missions, Evangelism, and World Religions, an M.A. or equivalent in the field (60 hours minimum in specific disciplines) may be acceptable.
For the PhD concentration in Christian Studies (online), a Master of Arts (minimum 60 credit hours) with at least 12 hours in biblical studies and at least 12 hours in systematic theology and/or church history is acceptable.
A minimum master’s level cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
DMin & DEdMin Prospective Students
The Billy Graham School offers
Doctor of Educational Ministry
(D.Ed.Min.) degrees in all concentrations and
Doctor of Ministry
(D.Min.) degrees in the following concentrations: Biblical Counseling, Black Church Leadership, Christian Ministry, Christian Worship, Church Revitalization, Discipleship and Christian Education, Family Ministry, Global Missions, Leadership, and Urban Ministry.
These degrees require a
regionally-accredited master’s degree
(M.Div., MACE., or M.A.) totaling no fewer than 48 hours, with at least twelve hours in biblical or theological studies and at least twelve hours in leadership, administration, education, or ministry studies, with a
GPA of at least a B (3.0)
.
The School of Theology offers a
Doctor of Ministry
(D.Min.) degree in the following concentrations: Applied Theology, Biblical Spirituality, Biblical Theology, Christian Apologetics, Expository Preaching, New Testament Exposition and Old Testament Exposition.
These degrees (with the exception of the concentrations specified below) require a regionally-accredited master’s degree (M.Div., MACE., or M.A.) totaling no fewer than 48 hours, with at least twelve hours in biblical or theological studies and at least twelve hours in leadership, administration, education, or ministry
A 72 hour
Master of Divinity
(M.Div.) degree is required for the following concentrations: Biblical Theology, Expository Preaching, New Testament Exposition and Old Testament Exposition.
The M.Div. degree, or its equivalent, must be from an accredited institution including the study of both Hebrew and Greek, with a
GPA of at least a B (3.0)
.
Please complete the form below, and include PDF copies of your transcripts for master's/graduate-level work (or work-in-progress) only:
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Doctoral Program of Interest
DEdMin Applied Theology
DEdMin Biblical Counseling
DEdMin Biblical Spirituality
DEdMin Biblical Theology
DEdMin Black Church Leadership
DEdMin Christian Apologetics
DEdMin Christian Ministry
DEdMin Christian Worship
DEdMin Church Leadership
DEdMin Church Revitalization
DEdMin Discipleship & Christian Education
DEdMin Executive Leadership
DEdMin Expository Preaching
DEdMin Family Ministry
DEdMin Global Missions
DEdMin New Testament Exposition
DEdMin Old Testament Exposition
DEdMin Urban Ministry
DMin Applied Theology
DMin Biblical Counseling
DMin Biblical Spirituality
DMin Biblical Theology
DMin Black Church Leadership
DMin Christian Apologetics
DMin Christian Ministry
DMin Christian Worship
DMin Church Leadership
DMin Church Revitalization
DMin Discipleship & Christian Education
DMin Executive Leadership
DMin Expository Preaching
DMin Family Ministry
DMin Global Missions
DMin Ministerio Cristiano
DMin New Testament Exposition
DMin Old Testament Exposition
DMin Urban Ministry
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Doctor of Missiology (DMiss)
PhD Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology
PhD Biblical Spirituality
PhD Biblical Studies
PhD Biblical Theology
PhD Christian Apologetics
PhD Christian Ethics: Public Policy
PhD Christian Missions
PhD Christian Philosophy
PhD Christian Preaching
PhD Christian Studies
PhD Christian Worship
PhD Church History & Historical Theology
PhD Evangelism & Church Growth
PhD Historical & Theological Studies
PhD Leadership
PhD New Testament
PhD Old Testament
PhD Philosophy & Theological Studies
PhD Systematic Theology
PhD World Religions
ThM Biblical Studies
ThM Historical and Theological Studies
ThM Philosophy and Theological Studies
ThM Practical Theology
ThM: Theological Studies (modular)
Undecided
Practical Theology area of interest:
Biblical Counseling
Biblical Spirituality
Christian Preaching
Christian Worship
Evangelism
Leadership
Missions
World Religions
Desired entry term
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Spring
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Winter
Desired entry year
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2025
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Please summarize your full
graduate-level
education experience.
(Ex: Southern Seminary, Master of Arts in Christian Education - graduated May 2018)
To the best of your ability, please summarize the areas of reasearch/interest you have for your anticipated doctoral program (2-5 sentences):
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