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Earn your PH.D. For the Church

Midwestern Seminary’s Doctor of Philosophy degree is designed to equip leaders interested in building up the church.

The Ph.D., program at Midwestern Seminary provides opportunities for advanced research and preparation in theology in an environment passionate about the local church. Choose from multiple emphases, GRE and MAT scores are not required, and with our modular program of study, you can remain in your current ministry setting. Most seminars require just one week (Monday-Friday) on campus, along with extensive work outside the classroom.

Degree Information

52 hour degree

  • 10 Seminars (4 hrs each)
  • Comprehensive Exam (4 hrs)
  • Dissertation (8 hrs)

Accredited by ATS and HLC-NCA

Language Requirements

  • See each of our three PhD degree offerings for any additional language requirements.

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees

We've Expanded our PhD Program!

We’ve recently restructured our PhD offerings, tailoring our degree titles to your unique discipline and area of study. Students can now earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree in: Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, or Applied Theology.


PhD, Biblical Studies

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies is an advanced research degree preparing students for teaching and research in theological schools, colleges, and universities, as well as for the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice.

PhD, Biblical Studies
PhD, The Residency

  • Standard Program
  • Old Testament
  • New Testament
  • Biblical Theology

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PhD, Theological Studies

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies is an advanced research degree preparing students for teaching and research in theological schools, colleges, and universities, as well as for the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice.

PhD, Theological Studies

  • Systematic Theology
  • Historical Theology
  • Ethics
  • Preaching

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PhD, Applied Theology

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theology is an advanced research degree preparing students for teaching and research in theological schools, colleges, and universities, as well as for the scholarly enhancement of ministerial practice.

PhD, Applied Theology

  • Biblical Counseling
  • Apologetics
  • Leadership
  • Missiology
  • Ecclesiology
  • Biblical Spirituality

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We would also like to offer you a free download of our latest eBook from Midwestern Seminary and For The Church resources, For the Church: A Collection of Essays by Dr. Jason K. Allen.