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Master's International University of Divinity

Programme Detail: Doctor of Biblical Studies

Language of this entry English (USA)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Doctor of Biblical Studies
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description The D.B.S. degree allows the student to major in a wide range of ministry related subjects. It is the ideal doctorate degree for those individuals who wish to earn a doctorate degree, but who have not completed original language studies at the graduate level, and who prefer to complete a doctorate degree without the stricter requirements of a traditional dissertation.
Keywords Doctorate Level Ministry Degree
Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Doctorate
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $5,000+
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 2 years
Average hours of study per week 20
Methods of instruction Internet delivered degree program
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 100
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 0
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 0
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 300
Prerequisite Programmes Master's degree
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Pastoral ministry, missions, ministry staff, parachurch ministry
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies