Doctor of Philosophy in Theology
Develop in-depth study and research aiming to prove innovative theses in Theology area. The doctoral degree program has the general objective of training researchers with a high level of expertise and competence to question the practices in their field of study to propose significant innovations for science. The final doctorate assignment must be a dissertation with unprecedented aspects that reflect advances in its field of knowledge.
The program lasts, on average, two years. In addition to the research, academic credits must be taken, which are intended to stimulate theoretical reflection and deepen the student’s understanding of the program area.
This program equips students with knowledge of methods of qualitative, historical, and practical theological research, to grow in the understanding of the biblical, historical, and theological warrants for contemporary ministerial practice and develop effectiveness in the expository communication of Scripture, through oral and written media.
Doctor’s Degree Program - Credits Required: 63
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DOB001 3
Harmony of The Gospels
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DOB002 3
Timothy, II Timothy, Titus and Philemon
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DOB003 3
Romans
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DTH011 3
Eschatology
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DTH012 3
Angelology
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DTH013 3
Apologetics
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DGC021 3
Assessment for Excellence
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DGC022 3
Homiletics Applied
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DGS031 3
Spiritual Authority I
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DGS032 3
Spiritual Authority II
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DGS033 3
Study of the Church Growth Movement
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DGS034 3
Mission Theology
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DGS035 3
Spiritual Intelligence
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DGS036 3
Study of the Emotional Intelligence
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DGS037 3
Counseling Church
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DGS038 3
Ministerial Exhaustion
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DGE051 3
Scientific Investigation: Theory
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DGE052 3
Scientific Investigation: Project
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DGE053 3
Dissertation: Research
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DGE054 3
Dissertation: Writing
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DGE055 3
Dissertation: Defense
TUITION AND FEES
TUITION
Tuition is always due upon enrollment, and students pay in advance for the courses he or she plans to attend. Below is the tuition amount for each academic level:
- Doctor (63 Credits): $ 320.00, each Credit.
FEES
- Application fee: $ 40.00 (non-refundable);
- Registration and processing fee (non-refundable): $ 110.00;
- Evaluation fee: $ 147.00 (refundable);
- Resource fee (the price of this fee is incorporated in the monthly payment): $ 10.00 per Credit for all undergraduate and graduate programs;
- Graduation and Diploma Registration Fee (the price of this fee is incorporated in the monthly payment): Bachelor: $2.78, Master (78 credits): $5.83, Doctor (63 credits): $6.67, per Credit;
- Capital Improvement fee (the price of this fee is incorporated in the monthly payment): $5.00 per Credit for all programs;
- Transcripts: $ 30.00 each additional;
- Replacement of Diploma: $ 200.00, each;
- Replacement of ID Card: $ 25.00, each.
REDUCTION OF TUITION
We are happy to offer the following discounts:
- 45% Discount for new or transfer students;
- 45% + 5% discount on the tuition for pastors (must send us the ordination certificate as a pastor);
- 45% + 10% discount on the tuition for couples who enroll at the same time at LHCU, regardless of the study program chosen by each one. This discount will only apply to ONE of the two study programs. Please note that this discount is only offered while both remain as active students.
Contact us for a rate reduction program and special discounts.