Shiloh College • Doctoral Studies

Doctorate Programs

Pursue advanced study designed to deepen scholarship, strengthen theological reflection, develop Christian leadership, and support meaningful contributions to ministry, education, counseling, research, and service.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10

Advanced Study for Scholarship, Leadership & Service

Doctoral study at Shiloh College is designed to encourage deeper academic engagement, disciplined inquiry, theological reflection, Christian formation, and advanced leadership development.

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Advanced Scholarship

Engage complex questions through advanced reading, research, writing, analysis, and academic reflection.

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Specialized Study

Develop deeper knowledge within theology, education, counseling, divinity, and related Christian disciplines.

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Leadership & Contribution

Apply doctoral learning to teaching, ministry leadership, research, Christian service, and institutional development.

Graduate Foundation Master's Degree
Advanced Graduate Doctoral Study
Continuing Contribution Scholarship & Leadership
Theology • Divinity • Research

Theology, Divinity & Theological Studies

Doctoral pathways for advanced theological study, Christian scholarship, research, ministry reflection, spiritual leadership, and deeper engagement with Christian thought.

3 Programs
Doctor of Theology Theology

Doctor of Theology

D.Th. 36 Credits Doctorate

Engage advanced theological questions, doctrinal thought, biblical reflection, Christian scholarship, and ministry application.

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Doctor of Divinity Divinity

Doctor of Divinity

D.Div. 36 Credits Doctorate

Pursue advanced study in Christian ministry, theological reflection, spiritual leadership, Scripture, and ministry formation.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies Theological Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies

Ph.D. 36 Credits Doctorate

Pursue advanced theological inquiry, scholarly research, critical reflection, academic writing, and exploration of significant theological questions.

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Counseling • Education • Leadership

Christian Counseling & Education

Advanced doctoral study for Christian counselors, educators, ministry leaders, teachers, curriculum developers, researchers, and practitioners seeking deeper specialization.

2 Programs
Doctor of Christian Counseling Christian Counseling

Doctor of Christian Counseling

D.C.C. 36 Credits Doctorate

Develop advanced Christian counseling knowledge, pastoral-care perspectives, faith-integrated helping approaches, leadership, and scholarly reflection.

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Doctor of Christian Education Christian Education

Doctor of Christian Education

D.C.E. 36 Credits Doctorate

Pursue advanced Christian education, curriculum development, teaching, educational leadership, research, and ministry formation.

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Doctoral Development

What Doctoral Study Develops

Doctoral education should deepen disciplinary knowledge while strengthening scholarly inquiry, leadership, critical reflection, communication, and meaningful contribution.

Scholarship

Engage advanced academic literature, research, writing, and critical analysis.

Specialization

Develop deeper knowledge within a defined theological or Christian professional discipline.

Leadership

Strengthen judgement, responsibility, communication, teaching, and institutional leadership.

Contribution

Apply advanced learning through scholarship, ministry, education, research, and Christian service.

Prepare for Doctoral-Level Study

Applicants should review Shiloh College's admission requirements and ensure that all required academic credentials, transcripts, supporting documents, and other requested materials are submitted for evaluation.

Tuition and institutional fees may change periodically. Review the current published fee structure before applying.

Important Academic & Professional Notice

Shiloh College doctoral programs provide advanced academic, theological, ministry, counseling, educational, leadership, and professional-development study. Completion of a doctoral degree does not by itself guarantee employment, professional licensure, regulated occupational status, professional certification, academic appointment, ecclesiastical appointment, ordination, or eligibility to practise in every jurisdiction. Employers, churches, denominations, regulatory bodies, professional associations, academic institutions, and government agencies may establish additional education, research, experience, certification, registration, endorsement, screening, or licensing requirements.

Pursue the Next Level of Academic Development

Whether your goal is advanced theological study, Christian education, counseling, ministry leadership, research, scholarship, or lifelong Christian service, explore a doctoral pathway aligned with your academic interests and calling.