Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Education

Designed for students who have already completed a master's in theology, this program prepares scholars in the interdisciplinary fields of religious education and practical theology. Through a partnership with BC's Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences and the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, students take courses in theology, education, and religious education. The program can be completed in four years.

The GRE is optional but preferred We require transcripts from all colleges universities seminaries or theological schools that you have attended Each transcript should contain a list of all coursework taken gradesmarks received and if applicable degree granted and date of degree confirmation If your college or university will send official transcripts electronically they can be emailed to stmadmbcedu Otherwise transcripts must be mailed and be contained in a sealed signed envelope If the official transcript is not English a translation should be provided with the official document Please alert us if your transcript will be arriving with a different name than the one you are using on your application eg your maiden name Please note that a transcript is only considered official if received directly from the institution issuing it A writing sample must be uploaded as part of the application The sample should be an academic paper of around 25 pages PhD applicants are required to submit three recommendations using the online application system Each recommender should be familiar with the applicants academic background and their capacity for success in a doctoral program The personal statement must be uploaded as part of the application The personal statement should be three pages in length doublespaced The resume must be uploaded as part of the application It is helpful if you highlight relevant teaching research ministry service and leadership positions you have held TOEFL An acceptable TOEFL score is 85 or above on the internetbased test IELTS An acceptable IELTS score is 7.5 band score or above on the paper or internetbased test