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Anyone have any info with the modular PhD program at Southern Baptist?
SBTS – Ph.D. – Modular Format
SBTS – Ph.D. – Modular Format
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Well...SBTS is as Calvinistic as a Reformed guy can hope for....HEY WAIT! Aren't you a SBTS grad?
I'm looking into their Christian Philosophy concentration. We'll see what the Lord has is store. I figured this would be the best option for those such as you in the chaplaincy. Since I pray that's where I'm headed this looks like a good alternative to the traditional route. Heck my whole college education has been non-traditional why stop now....
BTW which concentration are you interested in?
Thoughts?
As someone looking at seminaries I agree with you Ben.
What can I say? You know someone that didn't complain.
That is a ringing indictment!
I have met several of the prof's, have taken classes from a couple, and heard a few more preach. If an AoG guy could sit through the classes I took & not notice the disconect with his (stated) theology then who am I to correct him.
I have noticed over the years that classes I have taken have often included student from outside the tradition of the instructor. Sometimes I have been that student! As a presbyterian I never doubted the value of the baptist prof that taught me a particular subject.
BTW Ben, didn't you take your BA at a Dispensational school (as I did)? and your MDiv at a Baptist school? And now a Presbyterian school is not "Reformed" enough??
I am not recruiting for ES, but your criticism (it seems to me) hits below the belt.
What can I say? You know someone that didn't complain.
That is a ringing indictment!
I have met several of the prof's, have taken classes from a couple, and heard a few more preach. If an AoG guy could sit through the classes I took & not notice the disconect with his (stated) theology then who am I to correct him.
I have noticed over the years that classes I have taken have often included student from outside the tradition of the instructor. Sometimes I have been that student! As a presbyterian I never doubted the value of the baptist prof that taught me a particular subject.
BTW Ben, didn't you take your BA at a Dispensational school (as I did)? and your MDiv at a Baptist school? And now a Presbyterian school is not "Reformed" enough??
I am not recruiting for ES, but your criticism (it seems to me) hits below the belt.
What can I say? You know someone that didn't complain.
That is a ringing indictment!
I have met several of the prof's, have taken classes from a couple, and heard a few more preach. If an AoG guy could sit through the classes I took & not notice the disconect with his (stated) theology then who am I to correct him.
I have noticed over the years that classes I have taken have often included student from outside the tradition of the instructor. Sometimes I have been that student! As a presbyterian I never doubted the value of the baptist prof that taught me a particular subject.
BTW Ben, didn't you take your BA at a Dispensational school (as I did)? and your MDiv at a Baptist school? And now a Presbyterian school is not "Reformed" enough??
I am not recruiting for ES, but your criticism (it seems to me) hits below the belt.
I think what he is saying is that NOW he is going for a school that is as Reformed as can be and a school that fits his criteria. He said the was trying to be "well-rounded".
Anyone have any info with the modular PhD program at Southern Baptist?
SBTS – Ph.D. – Modular Format
Dr. Lawless said:We still encourage students to move to our campus, but qualified students now serving in ministry away from Louisville may attend PhD classes for four weeks a year...
But Ben is specifically talking about the chaplains D. Min. program. I cannot speak to that, except to say that I am not overly impressed with what I've read of the D.Min. program (the general program at least) at Erskine (the worship D.Min. program being a notable difference). I can see why certain types might not gripe, as they would not be "forced" to take certain classes that would outside of their non-Reformed traditions. Plus, the profs in that program are not the same as in the D.Min. program.
But Ben is specifically talking about the chaplains D. Min. program. I cannot speak to that, except to say that I am not overly impressed with what I've read of the D.Min. program (the general program at least) at Erskine (the worship D.Min. program being a notable difference). I can see why certain types might not gripe, as they would not be "forced" to take certain classes that would outside of their non-Reformed traditions. Plus, the profs in that program are not the same as in the D.Min. program.
Tim, you bring up a good point: My only "exposure" to a/the and DMin program at Erskine has been word of mouth from the various army chaplains I've met. I grant that it is highly probable that the DMin program oriented towards chaplains takes into account the high degree of theological diversity within the chaplaincy and then finds away to provide an education while stepping on as few toes as possible. So it is entirely possible that a non-chaplain oriented program could be entirely different.
SBTS Admin Counselor said:What are the requirements? Are they any different than the
traditional PhD?
The requirements for the modular format are identical to the traditional format.
Do I have to be currently serving in ministry to apply?
No…Because the PhD is a research degree, it is not a requirement that you be serving in vocational ministry. You may even complete the degree in residence, but simply completing the seminars in a modular format.
How long is the didactic portion?
It will consist of eight course seminars (4 in major, and usually 2 in each minor), 2 research seminars, and 2 research language requirements. Typically, the format is arranged to finish the coursework in 2 years and then write your dissertation after comprehensive exams.
But Ben is specifically talking about the chaplains D. Min. program. I cannot speak to that, except to say that I am not overly impressed with what I've read of the D.Min. program (the general program at least) at Erskine (the worship D.Min. program being a notable difference). I can see why certain types might not gripe, as they would not be "forced" to take certain classes that would outside of their non-Reformed traditions. Plus, the profs in that program are not the same as in the D.Min. program.
Tim, you bring up a good point: My only "exposure" to a/the and DMin program at Erskine has been word of mouth from the various army chaplains I've met. I grant that it is highly probable that the DMin program oriented towards chaplains takes into account the high degree of theological diversity within the chaplaincy and then finds away to provide an education while stepping on as few toes as possible. So it is entirely possible that a non-chaplain oriented program could be entirely different.