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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
Want to receive information from us?
www.regent.edu/acad/schdiv/admissions/inquire.cfm
Ready to apply?www.regent.edu/applydivinity
Have specific admissions questions?
Call us: (800) 723-6162Email us: [email protected]
Want to connect with the doctoral programs?
Doctoral Programs Manager [email protected] [email protected]
Dr. Amos Yong (Director, PhD Program)
Dr. James Flynn (Director, DMin Program)
