ITS Doctoral Programs

Students need fifty (50) hours in addition to the Masters requirements. A Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) differs from the Doctor of Biblical Studies (Bs.D.) in that 15 hours of pastoral counseling courses is required. Dissertations are required in both Ph.D. programs.

All Doctoral programs are customized with the help of the Student. We mean by this that each Doctoral Candidate is different and his/her program must be established with an advisor. All fees paid and credits for any Doctorate can be applied at any time in the future to other ITS Doctoral programs.

Doctor of Biblical Studies

The Biblical Studies Doctorate (Bs.D.) requires an additional fifty (50) hours above the Masters.
  1. Life experiences (up to thirty hours total all ITS programs)
    1. Pastor, Evangelist; Teacher; Missionary; etc.
    2. Working under your Pastor in a local church
      1. Sunday School teacher
      2. Youth worker; woman's group, etc.
    3. Other ITS approved courses from church-recognized Bible studies, book stores, or your own denomination authors
    4. Other Theological schools, secular colleges, etc.
    5. Publications, books written, tape series, etc.
  2. ITS Core required prerequisite courses
    1. Core Foundation Hours (10 hours)
    2. Core Counseling Hours (9 hours)
  3. Other ITS courses or 14 page summaries on the same subjects
    1. 300 Series (30 hours)
    2. 400 Series (30 hours)
    3. 500 Series (30 hours)
    4. 600 Series (30 hours)
    5. A thesis (see the thesis guidelines).

Doctor of Theology

The Th.D. will be awarded without NCCA membership. All certification and professional fees, if any, must be paid to the NCCA at time of Professional Certification.
  1. Same requirements as Biblical Studies
  2. Required Christian Counseling Courses (15 hours)

Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies

Candidates for the Ph.D. in Biblical Studies are required to complete a dissertation (see dissertation guidelines) on a Biblical topic of their choice. All candidates must have the core ITS prerequisites met.

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Counseling

The basic requirements for the Ph.D. in Biblical Studies must be met. However, this degree is more restricted due to the number and kind of courses needed for Professional Certification and License. All credits are transferred to NCCA for the Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Advance Certification. Additional NCCA processing fees are involved and a "mentor" process must be completed. In addition, the degree candidate must complete a total of 24 hours of counseling credits.

Tuition

Listed fees includes all coursework for the program. Initial evaluation and enrollment and practicing Ministerial Credentials are separate.

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