Biblical Studies (STD)

Doctorate

Biblical Studies (STD)

��'s Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) in Biblical Studies program provides advanced scholarly training for those pursuing academic, teaching, and research careers in biblical studies. This program emphasizes deep engagement with both the Old and New Testaments, proficiency in ancient and modern languages, and the development of original research. Students benefit from personalized mentorship, rigorous coursework, and comprehensive examinations, culminating in a dissertation that contributes new insights to the field. Located in Washington, D.C., students also have unique opportunities for collaboration and research at leading theological and academic institutions.

The Doctor of Sacred Theology in Biblical Studies program typically requires at least 36-credit-hour plus dissertation of coursework.

The curriculum for ��'s Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) in Biblical Studies program is structured to provide advanced scholarly training in biblical theology.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites: Students must have an S.T.L. in Biblical Theology or an S.S.L. from the Biblical Institute (Rome) or the Pontifical Biblical Commission.
Language Proficiency: Reading proficiency in Latin, Biblical Greek, and one modern language (French or German). These requirements must be met by the end of the first fall semester in the program.

Coursework

Total Credits: A minimum of 12 semester hours in doctoral seminars relevant to the student's research topic. These are typically 800-level courses and include substantial research papers.
Proseminar: All candidates must complete a noncredit Proseminar in Research and Dissertation Methodology in their first semester.

Dissertation Guidance

Duration: Four successive semesters of dissertation guidance are required.
Dissertation: Each candidate must prepare and successfully defend a dissertation that demonstrates technical mastery, scholarly research ability, and significant academic contribution.

Comprehensive Examination

Students must pass a comprehensive oral examination based on the origins, history, and contemporary status of the major area related to the dissertation topic before the dissertation defense.

Residency Requirements

Four semesters of residency are required, with continuous registration while writing the dissertation if the S.T.L. was obtained at another institution.

$1,250 / credit hour

More information about this degree is available on the or by request from our Admissions team.

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