Doctoral Degrees
Southern Seminary is now offering a PhD in Christian Worship as well as a DMin and DEdMin in Christian Worship. This degree is offered in a modular format requiring students to come to campus for course work two weeks in the fall and late spring. For more information on the doctoral degrees in the School of Church Ministries at Southern Seminary contact Dr. Michael Wilder, Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies: mwilder@sbts.edu.
PhD in Christian Worship
| RESEARCH AND TEACHNG FOUNDATIONS 14 Hours Required |
| 81020 Graduate Research Seminar (2) |
| 95600 Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice (4) |
| 96800 Empirical Research Methods (4) |
| For those conducting an empirically-based dissertation—
96850 Analysis of Empirical Research (4) For those conducting a text-based dissertation— choose one of the following: Readings in Christian Worship (4) |
| WORSHIP STUDIES (Major) 20 Hours Required |
| Theology of Christian Worship (4) |
| Historical Survey of Christian Worship (4) |
| Historical Survey of Congregational Song (4) |
| Planning and Leading Christian Worship(4) |
| Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Worship Practices (4) |
| (Minor–Choose one) 12 Hours Required |
| FAMILY MINISTRY
Required (4 hours): 97010 Theology of Marriage and Family (4) Choose two of the following (8 hours): 93575 Models of Student and Family Ministry (4) 93565 Issues in Student and Family Ministry (4) 97005 Christian Formation of Children and Adolescents (4) 97015 Marriage and Family Counseling (4) |
| HIGHER EDUCATION
Required (4 hours): 97000 Theological Anthropology and Human Development (4) Choose two of the following (8 hours): 91020 Christian Higher Education (4) 93420 Curriculum Theory and Design (4) 93920 Current Theory and Practice in Adult Education (4) |
| LEADERSHIP
Required (4 hours): 95700 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Leadership (4) Choose two of the following (8 hours): 93610 Communication and Team Dynamics (4) 96100 Leadership and Management Theory (4) 96300 Organizational Theory and Development (4) 96400 Change, Power and Conflict (4) |
| COLLOQUIUM 6 Hours Required
6 Hours; Six Semesters' Attendance Required 90000 Colloquium (1)—suggested topics (for the last colloquium in the sequence the student will meet with his/her supervisor to discuss their prospectus preparation—a consultation approach) |
| DISSERTATION RESEARCH 16 Hours Required
16 Hours upon Completion; 2 Terms Minimum |
| 96920 Comprehensive Examinations (0)
93980 Doctoral Dissertation Research/Writing (0) |
Doctor of Ministry in Christian Worship
| Doctor of Ministry in Christian Worship (32 hours)
FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES 16 hours required |
| Theology and History of Christian Worship (4) |
| Planning and Leading Christian Worship (4) |
| Arts, Culture, and Trends in Christian Worship (4) |
| Leadership Dynamics in Worship Ministry (4) |
| APPLIED MINISTRY EXPERIENCE 8 hours required |
| Applied Ministry Experience — Christian Worship I (2) |
| Applied Ministry Experience — Christian Worship II (2) |
| Applied Ministry Experience — Christian Worship III (2) |
| Applied Ministry Experience — Christian Worship IV (2) |
| RESEARCH AND WRITING 8 hours required |
| 80600 Project Methodology (2) |
| 80700 Ministry Research Project (6) |
Doctor of Educational Ministry in Christian Worship
| Doctor of Educational Ministry in Christian Worship (44 hours)
FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES 24 hours required |
| Theology and History of Christian Worship (4) |
| Planning and Leading Christian Worship (4) |
| Arts, Culture, and Trends in Christian Worship (4) |
| Leadership Dynamics in Worship Ministry (4) |
| Choose two of the following seminars: |
| 80801 Theological and Philosophical Issues in Christian Education (4) |
| 80802 Foundations for Teaching/Learning in Christian Education Contexts (4) |
| 80803 Biblical and Contemporary Models of Christian Leadership (4) |
| 80807 Leadership and Management Theory in Church Administration (4) |
| 80808 Leadership of Effective Ministry Teams (4) |
| 80809 Leadership in Volunteer Ministries (4) |
| APPLIED MINISTRY EXPERIENCE 12 hours required |
| Applied Ministry Experience — Christian Worship I (2) |
| Applied Ministry Experience — Christian Worship II (2) |
| Applied Ministry Experience — Christian Worship III (2) |
| Applied Ministry Experience — Christian Worship IV (2) |
| In addition to the four Applied Ministry Experience—Christian Worship courses that are required, the student must take the two Applied Ministry Experience courses that are related to two seminar choices from above: 80811, 80812, 80813, 80817, 80818, 80819 (2 hrs each) |
| RESEARCH AND WRITING 8 hours required |
| 80600 Project Methodology (2) |
| 80853 Ministry Research Project (6) |