PhD in Biblical and Theological Studies at Adventist University (AUA)

Course Name	Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical and Theological Studies
Other Course Name	PhD in Biblical and Theological Studies
Institution	Adventist University
Type	Public University
Location	Nairobi County
Subject	Theology and Religious Studies
Qualification	PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Mode of Study	Full time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for PhD in Biblical and Theological Studies at Adventist University

A Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Missiology (or their equivalents) with a minimum of 42-semester credits and a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.33 (on a 4-point system). This is a B grade or 60% and above in the Kenya University grading system. However, in some cases, selected core courses may be required as programme prerequisites/bridging courses.
Successful completion of at least six (6) credits of coursework in research at the post-graduate level. This requirement is in addition to the completed and accepted thesis/project done at the post-graduate level.
Present proof of having successfully taken Intermediate biblical Hebrew and Greek grammar and syntax in the Master's transcript during a period of a maximum of six (6) years prior to applying to the PhD programme. Alternatively, the applicant must demonstrate proficiency in biblical Hebrew and Greek languages either by challenge examinations or by taking courses in Hebrew and Greek language as prerequisites.
A minimum of 4-full years of relevant work/church ministry experience.
A statement of purpose, career goals and commitment to academic excellence is required. This statement should be a maximum of five (5) pages, typed, double-spaced. It should be submitted together with the other application materials.
Three letters of recommendation are to be submitted with the application materials:
- One professional recommendation
- One academic recommendation
- One character recommendation
Meet any other requirement as shall be determined by the Graduate Admission Committee of the Seminary

Duration of Study

There are three phases to the PhD degree. The programme has in total 64-semester credits structured as follows:

Coursework– 48 credits, 33 in a chosen area of concentration, 9 in a cognate area, and two other 3-credit courses – GSEM 929 Course Development and Teaching Practicum and GSEM 954 Dissertation Proposal Seminar.
Comprehensive Exams – 5 exams, taken after coursework is complete - 0 credits. Comprehensive exams are counted for study load purposes as equivalent to 6 credits. Preparation represents 3-5 months of study for the examination. Four 6-hour examinations will be taken in the specialization area, and on a 6-hour examination in the cognate. Comprehensive examinations are normally given one each week over five weeks.
The dissertation is 16 credits and typically takes 1-2 years to write.
Additional time must be taken into consideration if a student needs to complete prerequisites before entering the programme including meeting Biblical Languages and English language proficiency requirements.

How to Apply for Admission

Adventist University of Africa (AUA) is open to all qualified applicants irrespective of colour, race, ethnic identity, religion, gender, or national origin. Potential students may apply to any of the current programs at any time and are admitted subject to fulfilling all admission requirements.

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Visit the University website or contact the admissions department for more details on how to apply. In case of any questions/enquiries contact us using the details below:

Telephone: (+254) 733 333 451/2
Email: admissions@aua.ac.ke
Email: registrar@aua.ac.ke
Website: www.aua.ac.ke

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