Doctorate Degrees Granted by Apostolic Theological Seminary, Inc.
Three Doctorate Degrees are available 1. Doctor of Ministry 2. Doctor of Christian Education 3. Doctor of Theology - Biblical language courses, required
The Doctor of Theology, Degree Program (Th.D.)
Fall Semester starts September 25, 2023 Enroll today! Call 337-330-2037
Doctor of Theology - Th.D. (Doctor of Ministry - D.Min. does not require Biblical languages; see the web-page) (Doctor of Christian Education - D.C.E. does not require Biblical languages:) Dr. Bruce Klein will be your academic adviser.
Your 'Doctor of Theology' degree program will be determined by your academic background and ministry goals.
Course Outline All courses earned in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) degree program - 32 credit hours - 8 courses
Biblical language requirement - 2 semesters of a certain Biblical language, plus another semester of a different Biblical language. Possibilities: 2 semesters of N.T. Aramaic (Syriac), plus a course that combines Hebrew & Greek. 2 semesters of Biblical Greek, plus a semester of N.T. Aramaic or Hebrew. Doctorate level courses are $250.00 per course (4 credit hours each course) Thus, 12 hours of Biblical languages (3 courses), plus 8 courses (32 credit hours), for a total of 44 credit hours earns the Doctor of Theology degree. For the Doctor of Theology degree a total of 32 credit hours (8 courses) could be earned from the listing below:
Independent study - possible assignments (optional) Ruth - translate from the Hebrew text with remarks on the text, culture, and revelations - 4 credit hours academic adviser - Professor Dana Klein Certain Psalms - translate from the Hebrew text with remarks on the text, culture, and revelations - 4 credit hours academic adviser - Professor Dana Klein Romans - translate from the Greek text with remarks on the text, culture, and revelations - 4 credit hours academic adviser - Dr. Bruce Klein Galatians - translate from the Greek text with remarks on the text, culture, and revelations - 4 credit hours academic adviser - Dr. Bruce Klein Matthew (certain chapters) - translate from the Aramaic text with remarks on the text, culture, and revelations - 4 credit hours academic adviser - Dr. Bruce Klein John (certain chapters) - translate from the Aramaic text with remarks on the text, culture, and revelations - 4 credit hours academic adviser - Dr. Bruce Klein
Paper (optional) Choose one topic or possible permission granted for a different topic: History of the Apostolic Tradition The Importance of the Biblical Texts and Manuscripts The History of the King James Version Apostolic Fundamentalism
Possible Courses: Biblical Theology Developed 4 credit hours Applied Doctrines 4 credit hours World Mythology 4 credit hours World Religions 4 credit hours Spiritual Warfare II 4 credit hours Genesis 4 credit hours Matthew 4 credit hours Hebrews 4 credit hours Revelation 4 credit hours Daniel & Revelation 4 credit hours Syriac 1 4 credit hours Syriac 2 4 credit hours Greek 1 4 credit hours Greek 2 4 credit hours Hebrew 1 4 credit hours Hebrew 2 4 credit hours Hebrew & Greek 4 credit hours Priesthood, Tabernacles, & Temples 4 credit hours The Life of Lord Jesus Christ 4 credit hours Introduction to Biblical Counseling 4 credit hours Biblical Self-esteem & Overcoming Depression 4 credit hours New Testament Archaeology 4 credit hours Old Testament Archaeology 4 credit hours Biblical Egyptology 4 credit hours The Cross-cultural Minister 4 credit hours Introduction to Apostolic Missions 4 credit hours Introduction to Apostolic Chaplaincy 4 credit hours Course substitutions for the above courses will be available each semester. The listed courses are required. All required courses are taught in actual time with a called by Jesus Christ Bible teacher (Ephesians 4:11) who has prayed about your learning needs. A real time class allows you to ask questions.
Electives are available on the eLearning site without additional cost.
Thesis The thesis when finished could qualify for book publication. 4 credits hours
Doctor of Theology requirements 8 hours of Biblical language study 32 hours of course/paper studies 4 hours, Thesis
44 x 4 = 176 credit hours 11 x $250. = $2,700. is the cost of tuition
An individual can be denied acceptance for any reason. An individual can be terminated for any reason. Course videos are not to be shared with anyone other than your immediate family - sharing outside of this circle is grounds for immediate dismissal!