Overview

The PhD in Preaching at Baylor University is the only PhD in Preaching in the free-church tradition offered at a major research university, making Baylor the leading institution for significant research and study in this tradition and area of study.

Key facts

Graduates will make contributions both to the academic study of homiletics and to the local church. The PhD program is modular in structure and includes both distance and residential students.

The PhD in Preaching program is housed in the Baylor University Graduate School.

As a private Christian university in the Baptist tradition, Baylor is strategically placed to engage with emerging student-leaders from the church, business, government and the wider society with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The PhD in Preaching is a component in this conversation that brings the gospel to every aspect of life.

Programme Structure

Course include:

History of Preaching from the First Testament to Wycliffe

History of Preaching from Wycliffe to Post-Modern Preaching

Exegetical Method for Preaching

Hermeneutics for Preaching

Homiletic Theory

The Theology of Preaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waco, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 97 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts: Yearly or semester records from each college or university where a degree was earned. Transcripts must indicate the number of lecture and/or laboratory hours per week, per course, and the grade received in each course.

Diplomas/Proof of Degree/Academic Certificates: will be required for each degree you have received. The documents must include the title and date of the degree conferred.Please note you must also provide the following:

Test Score Report for GRE/GMAT if required by your prospective program;
Test Score Report for TOEFL/IELTS or exemption request with proof of English proficiency;
Three (3) letters of recommendation (you will be able to request these via an automated email as part of your online application).
A completed and submitted online application.
Application fee payment (you pay after submitting the application online; applications are not reviewed until the application fee is paid).

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Waco

United States

857 - 1588 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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