Practical Theology, Ph.D.

Our students come from all over the world and represent a wide range of Christian traditions. We are thus both “intercultural and interconfessional.“这创造了令人兴奋的对话，并在向同事学习的同时为博士学习社区成员带来了新的见解. 跨文化和忏悔间的对话是高质量学术成果的必要条件，这是研讨会体验的独特部分.

We train our students to present at academic conferences from their very first semester. 我们在每学期末举办学术会议，从一开始就指导我们的学生取得成功.

This focus on a theology of action, 既要从事奉的实践中进行神学化，又要从实践的角度进入整个基督教神学事业, is at the heart of this doctoral program. 我们力求通过教学和学习，拥抱精神社区提供强大的学术形成, human, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions.

This is the only Ph.D. in Practical Theology (PT) offered by our faculty in theology, biblical studies, and ministry. Our unique focus gives students an extraordinary depth. We do “all PT all the time” without distraction. We have no other doctoral program specialization in theology, biblical studies, or ministry. Other institutions that offer the Ph.D. 在实践神学提供其他博士专业和相对较少的课程和关注实践神学.
 
We define PT using both definitions, which is atypical and gives students many more options. 我们将实践神学视为“从事工艺术的实践中神学化”和“从实践的角度切入整个神学事业的一个点”.” This gives space for student interest and engagement. We encourage and support a wide range of specializations.
 
Our students come from all over the world and represent a wide range of Christian traditions. We are thus both “intercultural and interconfessional.“这创造了令人兴奋的对话，并为博士学习社区成员带来了新的见解，因为他们在特定的环境中工作，同时向同事学习. This is especially appropriate for practical theology since the emphasis is on practice, not dogmatic theological debates. 跨文化和忏悔间的对话是高质量学术成果的必要条件，这是研讨会体验的独特部分.

We train our students to present at academic conferences from their very first semester. 我们在每学期末举办学术会议，从一开始就指导我们的学生取得成功.
 
学生可以申请远程学习的许可，参加现场预选课程, which are offered Mondays and Thursdays 5-9pm ET, via Zoom.

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申请人必须至少拥有美国地区认可机构或认可的同等机构的神学或密切相关领域的硕士学位, if the degree is from outside the United States. 如果申请人没有神学或密切相关领域的研究生学位，如果他们持有公认的硕士学位并在神学方面有15个研究生学分，则可以考虑. 在入学时完成硕士学位的申请人，如果能够证明在博士学习开始时或之前完成学位的可能性，将被考虑. 所有高等教育机构的正式成绩单必须由申请人就读的机构直接发送到招生办公室. The most recent degree is generally the most important to document. Applicants should arrange for transcripts to be sent to Palm Beach Atlantic University, ATTN: ADMISSIONS, 901 South Flagler Drive, PO Box 24708, West Palm Beach, FL 33416. Official electronic transcripts may be sent to Data_Team@bettafighterthailand.com or Beth_Ross@bettafighterthailand.com.

Applicants who have completed graduate level coursework at an institution outside of the U.S. that is not accredited by a U.S. 区域认证机构或同等机构必须有由国家证书评估服务协会(NACES)认可的成员进行的逐门课程和GPA等效评估。. PBA is a corporate client of Spantran, a NACES member. PBA can directly provide Spantran copies of the official transcripts received by PBA. Applicants can request a Spantran transcript evaluation form, which includes payment information for Spantran credentials review, and return that form as part of the application process. The typical processing time for credentials review is 10 business days.

申请人被敦促提交一份学术风格的简历，按照他们选择的普遍接受的格式. Such formats ordinarily include a listing of a person’s educational history, experience, and honors or awards. Entries should be given in descending chronological order. Any publications or conference papers presented should also be listed, ideally in a format following the Chicago Manual of Style. A traditional resume is acceptable in lieu of a formal curriculum vitae.

写作样本应该证明申请人已经准备好着手学术研究和写作. 最好是神学性质的，并反映申请人当前学术兴趣的一个领域. It may consist of one or more papers but must include no fewer than twenty pages. Applicants are encouraged but not required to follow the Chicago Manual of Style in their writing sample.

申请人应要求至少三份推荐信，提供学术潜力和个人技能的证据，证明申请人在教师和学习者的学术社区中是一个自我激励和同伴学习的人. These letters should mention how long and in what capacity the recommender has known the applicant, 提供一些关于申请人个人素质和准备继续攻读博士学位的具体观察.D. in practical theology, as well as scholarly interests, if known, and potential to learn effectively at a distance, if is something about which the recommender feels competent to comment. At least two of the three letters should be written by a scholar holding the doctoral degree, ideally a theologian, who should specifically attest to the readiness of the applicant for theological scholarship. 推荐信应采用传统的抬头信形式，并应作为扫描的附件文件，由撰写推荐信的人直接发送给项目主管.

来自英语不是主要教学语言的国家的申请人需要提交英语语言能力考试的结果, such as the TOEFL (minimum 79), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or Duolingo (minimum 105). 持有美国大学本科或研究生学位的申请人不需要这样做.S. or for applicants who have completed a course of study in the English language outside of the U.S

这是一份3-5页的申请人背景和愿望的阐述，足以理解申请人为什么寻求博士学位.D. in practical theology. The applicant should show understanding of the approach and design of the Ph.D. program, including particular course requirements as appropriate to the applicant’s interests. Specifics regarding an applicant’s intellectual interests, including potential dissertation research, should be included. Headings should be used. Some find it helpful to address three major questions: “Why a Ph.D.?” “Why practical theology?” “Why PBA?” Applicants who desire to participate on a distance basis (synchronous only, 课程在东部时间周一和周四下午5点至9点举行)应包括一个简短的申请，要求在远程基础上进行候选资格前的研究, noting sufficient computer equipment, internet access, and online experience to facilitate participation from a distance. 他们还应注意他们接受在候选资格前的每个秋季和春季学期亲自参加开学周末和学期末学术会议的要求.

This is the single most important part of the process. It occurs after all other required documentation has been submitted by the deadline, which is ordinarily January 31. Because faculty are collectively responsible for admission decisions, the personal interview is before core doctoral faculty. Interviews are organized and scheduled by the director of the Ph.D. program, ordinarily for late February. They are to take place via videoconference using an Internet-based video connection with the applicant. Applicants are responsible for ensuring the quality of their signal and equipment