PhD in Preaching

OR

80

IELTS — The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• Waco, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies

Overview

The PhD in Preaching at Baylor University is the only PhD in Preaching in the free-church tradition offered at a major research university, making Baylor the leading institution for significant research and study in this tradition and area of study.

Key facts

• Graduates will make contributions both to the academic study of homiletics and to the local church. The PhD program is modular in structure and includes both distance and residential students.
• The PhD in Preaching program is housed in the Baylor University Graduate School.
• As a private Christian university in the Baptist tradition, Baylor is strategically placed to engage with emerging student-leaders from the church, business, government and the wider society with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• The PhD in Preaching is a component in this conversation that brings the gospel to every aspect of life.

Programme Structure

Course include:

• History of Preaching from the First Testament to Wycliffe
• History of Preaching from Wycliffe to Post-Modern Preaching
• Exegetical Method for Preaching
• Hermeneutics for Preaching
• Homiletic Theory
• The Theology of Preaching

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT — TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

OR

80

IELTS — The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts: Yearly or semester records from each college or university where a degree was earned. Transcripts must indicate the number of lecture and/or laboratory hours per week, per course, and the grade received in each course.

Diplomas/Proof of Degree/Academic Certificates: will be required for each degree you have received. The documents must include the title and date of the degree conferred. Please note you must also provide the following:

• Test Score Report for GRE/GMAT if required by your prospective program;
• Test Score Report for TOEFL/IELTS or exemption request with proof of English proficiency;
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (you will be able to request these via an automated email as part of your online application).
• A completed and submitted online application.
• Application fee payment (you pay after submitting the application online; applications are not reviewed until the application fee is paid).

Fees and funding

Living costs

Waco, United States

1,209-2,240 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships