Doctor of Philosophy Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at Westminster is the highest degree available for theological and biblical studies. Our renowned faculty will inculcate in you a command of academic content and expertise in scholarly research, writing, and teaching.
PhD students join either biblical studies or the historical & theological studies. Within either of these two field committees, you will specialize in New Testament, Old Testament, apologetics, Systematic Theology, or Church History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended timeline for the PhD is four years. All coursework must be
completed in-residence at Westminster’s campus. The maximum time to complete is
seven years, including any leave of absence or withdrawal period.
In addition to Westminster’s standard admissions requirements, applicants to the PhD program must also submit a GRE score, a writing sample, and a dissertation proposal. The writing sample should be no more than 10 pages and should be from work completed in a master’s program focused on the applicant’s desired PhD concentration. The dissertation proposal should be a half-page summary.
The PhD program is offered in two fields: biblical studies and historical & theological studies. The historical and theological field offers three concentrations: church history, systematic theology, and apologetics. The biblical studies field offers two concentrations: New Testament and Old Testament.