Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies

Prepare for Your Career as a Seminary Professor or Dean with our Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies Degree Program

The PhD in Biblical Studies program is for those who want to teach in post-secondary theological higher education both nationally and internationally. If you want a program that offers you the advanced knowledge and skills needed to research, write, and make a scholarly contribution to the fields of Old Testament or New Testament Studies, the PhD in Biblical Studies program is for you.

What You'll Learn 

• Research and write at an advanced level of biblical scholarship under the functional authority of Scripture.
• Make a scholarly contribution to the field of Old Testament or New Testament Studies.
• Present research results in a professional, organized, coherent, and structured manner in both written and oral form.
• Function responsibly in the context of a supervisory relationship while exhibiting CIU’s core value of victorious Christian living.

Program Length

Three years of full-time study or five years of part-time study.

Why Study Biblical Studies Online at CIU?

• Program design allows you to focus on research and writing from the beginning of your studies.
• Non-residential modality allows you to pursue your degree without relocating.
• Experienced faculty mentors provide individualized guidance in areas of their particular expertise.
• Accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and nationally by the Association of Biblical Higher Education.