🎖 Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)

Saint Mary Theological College

The Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) is a professional doctoral degree emphasizing advanced theological scholarship, ecclesial leadership, and original research within the Orthodox Christian tradition.

The program prepares senior clergy, theologians, and educators for advanced teaching, academic publication, and theological leadership.

📘 Program Structure

The Doctor of Theology is a research-based doctoral degree combining advanced seminars, directed study, comprehensive examinations, and an original dissertation.

All courses are offered through the Academic Departments of the College.

🔗 Program Components

(linked directly to department course shells)

Doctoral Core Courses (Required)

🔗 TH701 – Doctoral Seminar
🔗 TH601 – Research Theology

Advanced Theology Studies

Historical & Research Studies

🔗 CH501 – Historical Research Methods
🔗 CH401 – Modern Church History

Advanced Biblical Research

🔗 BI403 – Pauline Epistles
🔗 BI404 – Biblical Hermeneutics

Liturgy & Spiritual Theology

Dissertation Requirement

🔗 Doctoral Dissertation

Dissertation supervision is conducted under the Doctoral Studies Committee and approved faculty supervisors.

📚 Course Access

All courses listed above are linked directly to their respective department course shells.

Doctoral supervision, assessments, and research activity occur within departmental courses and approved dissertation supervision spaces.

👥 Enrollment

Students are enrolled through annual doctoral Moodle cohorts, providing access to doctoral seminars and research courses.

⏱ Duration

3–5 years
Coursework + comprehensive examinations
Dissertation required

🏛 Academic Oversight

Saint Mary Theological College
Doctoral Studies Committee