Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Doctor of Biblical Studies |
Type of Training |
Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
Reference Number |
DBS |
Description |
The Doctor of Biblical Studies is an innovative program designed to develop one as a life-long student and scholar of teh Word of God.
The Doctoral candidate is required to demonstrate competence in a variety of disciplines through projects, research and a dissertation. The dissertation will be the culmination of the student's entire program of study. |
Keywords |
Taped lectures, CDs, biblical studies, doctorate, DBS, CCBI,Pentateuch, Hebrew Poetry, Wisdom Literature, Major and Minor Prophets, Synoptic Gospels, New Testament Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Acts, Pauline Literature, Revelation, Thesis |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages |
Residential/Non Residential |
Non Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Part-time |
Level |
Doctorate |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
3260.00 |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
No |
Actual Length |
3 years |
Average hours of study per week |
30 |
Methods of instruction |
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Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
10 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
Students seeking entry to the Doctoral degree program must have a Master's degree with a minimum of 64 credits from an approved/recognised school. |
Other Prerequisites |
Students must have the ability to read and write English fluently. In addition, they should have the ability to comprehend and explain Scripture passages, and to express personal thoughts in a written form. |
Qualifications gained |
DBS |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
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Programme Accredited by |
CETA (Caribbean) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
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