Courses extend over the fall, spring, and summer terms. Courses typically follow a hybrid format, combining independent study, online discussion, and a one-week instructional module in the middle of the term. To make these courses available for distance students, the modules are live-streamed. Thus, it is possible to earn the PhD without living in the Greenville area. Whether you are a residential or nonresidential student, this degree will provide you the most extensive preparation for seminary/college teaching, theological research and writing, and for any preaching/teaching ministry in the local church. (Click the icons for information.)

PhD courses are live-streamed, so you can earn the PhD without living in the Greenville area. You can interact live with your classmates from virtually anywhere in the world. Whether you are a residential or nonresidential student, this degree will provide you the most extensive preparation for seminary/college teaching, theological research and writing, and for any preaching/teaching ministry in the local church.

If you lack some master’s level courses in order to qualify for the PhD, you may be able to take them in our convenient online format through SCOPE. Online courses do not meet at prescribed times. Instead, students complete their tasks on a week-by-week basis, typically over a seven-week period. It is possible to earn the PhD without living in the Greenville area. Whether you are a residential or nonresidential student, this degree will provide you the most extensive preparation for seminary/college teaching, theological research and writing, and for any preaching/teaching ministry in the local church.

Courses extend over the fall, spring, and summer terms. Courses typically follow a hybrid format, combining independent study, online discussion, and a one-week instructional module in the middle of the term. The module is available by livestream. It is preceded by approximately six weeks of reading and online interaction and followed by approximately six weeks of research and writing. The module often includes student presentations. It is possible to earn the PhD without living in the Greenville area. Whether you are a residential or nonresidential student, this degree will provide you the most extensive preparation for seminary/college teaching, theological research and writing, and for any preaching/teaching ministry in the local church.

If you lack some master’s level courses in order to qualify for the PhD, you may be able to take them in our evening-flex format. This allows students with day jobs to take classes on Monday or Thursday evenings. Five credits of class can be possible on both Monday and Thursday evenings, with two-credit classes meeting for one hour and three-credit classes meeting for two hours. It is possible to earn the PhD without living in the Greenville area. Whether you are a residential or nonresidential student, this degree will provide you the most extensive preparation for seminary/college teaching, theological research and writing, and for any preaching/teaching ministry in the local church.