The PhD in New Testament and Early Christianity is designed to be completed in five years of full-time study. Students must complete the required 33 hours of coursework during their first two years in the program. The third year is devoted to comprehensive exams—which are ordinarily taken during the fall semester—followed by the submission of a dissertation proposal. In years four and five students dedicate their time to writing the dissertation. In addition to developing research skills, classroom experience and preparation for teaching are key components of our program. During the first three funded years, students are expected to serve as teaching assistants andor research assistants for departmental faculty. In years four and five, students serve as instructor of record for undergraduate courses offered by the Theology Department while completing the dissertation.

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