Ph.D. in Ministerial Studies


The Ph.D. in Ministerial Studies program builds on an M.Div. and is intended for those who are already actively involved in church or parachurch ministry.

Dr. Narry Santos

“This new program is surely a welcome offering, especially in light of its emphasis on the Asian context. I also appreciate that this program brings together the benefits of academic rigor and discipline from a PhD program and the practical and church-based value from a DMin program. It combines the best of both worlds.”

Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Intercultural Leadership
Tyndale University College & Seminary

Program Emphases

Advanced training in the practice of ministry: The program is designed for students who are actively involved in ministry and in serving the church, with the goal of helping them to function in that role more effectively.

Development of an area of expertise and research: The program especially highlights three areas of study: pastoral leadership and administration, pastoral care and discipleship, and expository preaching.

Church leadership within an Asian context: The program emphasizes the need to equip church leaders for the unique opportunities and challenges of serving the rapidly growing church in Asia.

Program Requirements

The Ph.D. in Ministerial Studies program includes 11 courses, comprehensive exams, and the successful defense of a dissertation. Among the 11 courses, students must take at least two on subjects related to pastoral leadership and administration, two on subjects related to pastoral care and discipleship, two on subjects related to expository preaching, and one on research methods.

Admissions

Entrance into the Ph.D. in Ministerial Studies program is competitive, since there are only a limited number of spots that are available for students to begin the program each school year.  Every effort will be made by the school to accept the most highly qualified applicants.  Therefore, acceptance into the program depends on more than simply meeting the basic qualifications.  Applicants should keep the competitive nature of the program in mind as they complete the application procedure.

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2021-2022 Courses
Course Faculty Day Time
1st Trimester
The Multidimensional Pastor Dr. Samson Uytanlet August 4 – October 20, 2021
Thursdays
02:00pm – 05:00pm
2nd Trimester
Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Dr. Nehemiah Sia November 8 – December 17, 2021
January 3 – February 11, 2022
Fridays
7:00pm – 10:00pm
3rd Trimester
Expository Preaching on 1 and 2 Peter Dr. Neil Ty March 3 – May 26, 2022
Thursdays
07:00pm – 10:00pm
The Shepherding Work of the Church Dr. Joe Godwin May 30 – June 3, 6-10, 2022 06:30pm – 10:00pm
2022-2023 Courses
Course Faculty Day Time
1st Trimester
Pastoral Leadership Dr. Narry Santos July 25-29, August 1-5, 2022 08:00am – 11:00am
Research Methods in Ministerial Studies Dr. Joel Williams August 11 – October 20, 2022
Thursdays
07:00pm – 10:00pm
2nd Trimester
Transformational Teaching in Ministry Dr. Nehemiah Sia November 11 – December 16, 2022
January 3 – February 10, 2023
Fridays
07:00pm – 10:00pm
3rd Trimester
Preaching and Teaching the Parables of Jesus Dr. Craig Blomberg March 2 – May 25, 2023
Thursdays
09:00am – 12:00pm
2023-2024 Courses
Course Faculty Day Time
1st Trimester
Strategic Planning for Church Growth Dr. Stephen G. Tan August 14-19, 2023 09:00am – 12:00pm
01:30pm – 04:30pm
2nd Trimester
Expository Preaching on 1 Corinthians Dr. Andrew B. Spurgeon November 3-4, 6-8, 2023 09:00am – 12:00pm
02:00 pm – 05:00pm
3rd Trimester
Designing a Dissertation Prospectus in Ministerial Studies Dr. Joel F. Williams February 26 – March 2, 2024 09:00am – 12:00pm
02:00 pm – 05:00pm
Reconciling Relationships Biblically Dr. Jolene Kinser May 20-25, 2024 09:00am – 12:00pm
02:00 pm – 05:00pm

2024-2025 Courses:

Course Faculty Day Time
1st Trimester
Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Dr. Nehemiah Sia August 12-17, 2024 09:00am – 12:00pm
01:00pm – 04:00pm
2nd Trimester
Advanced Strategic Planning in Ministry Dr. Dave King November 4-9, 2024 09:00am – 12:00pm
01:00 pm – 05:00pm
3rd Trimester
Personal and Church Renewal Dr. Rod Santos January 13-18, 2025 09:00am – 12:00pm
01:00 pm – 04:00pm
Expository Preaching on 1 and 2 Peter Dr. Neil Ty March 31 to April 4, and April 22, 2025 09:00am – 12:00pm
01:00 pm – 04:00pm

Faculty

Dr. Nehemiah Kho Sia

(Th.M., D.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary)
Serves as a senior pastor at Jubilee Evangelical Church in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Dr. Dave King

(MDiv, Biblical Seminary of the Philippines; DMin, Singapore Bible College; PhD student in Clinical Christian Counseling, Asia Graduate School of Theology)
Serves as Pastor of Trinity Christian Fellowship.

Dr. Rod Santos

(MDiv, International School of Theology – Asia; DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary)
Serves as Country Director at Global Aid Network – GAIN Philippines, and staff member at Cru Philippines.

Dr. Neil Allan C. Ty

(M.Div., at International Graduate School of Leadership; STM, at Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD, at Dallas Theological Seminary )
Served as President of Biblical Seminary of the Philippines in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines.


Further Information:

For further information concerning admissions requirements, application procedure, and graduation requirements, see the Program Handbook.

For questions concerning the program, please email:

Dr. Joel Williams
Program Director
joel.williams@bsop.edu.ph

CHED Recognition number: GR 012 s. 2007
Date Issued: June 8,2007