Doctorate Programs

Jacksonville Theological Seminary
Doctorate Degree Programs
ALL DOCTORATE DEGREE PROGRAMS REQUIRE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE, A MASTER'S DEGREE, AND A MINIMUM OF 30 DOCTORAL CREDIT HOURS
Program Requirements:
  • 3 Biblical Crisis Counseling Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • BCC 613 - Biblical Crisis Counseling
    •
  • BCC 623 - The First 48 Hours
    •
  • BCC 633 - Crisis Counseling for Pastors and Professionals
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Biblical Crisis Counseling Required
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •  ‡ A prior degree in Christian Counseling may be required if the student has no experience in counseling
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Bible/Biblical Studies Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and The Calling of God
    •
  • BS 653 - The Covenants Old & New
    •
  • BS 673 - What the Bible is All About
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Bible Required
    •
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Christian Business Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and The Calling of God
    •
  • CB 613 - Doing Business By The Good Book
    •
  • CB 663 - Ethics In Business
    •
  • CB 683 - Marketplace Christian
    •
  • CB 6293 - Created for Influence
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Christian Business Required
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Christian Counseling Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • CC 6463 - The First 48 Hours
    •
  • CC 633 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
    •
  • CC 6123 - Crisis Counseling and Pastoral Psychology
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Counseling Required
    •
  • CC 613 - Counseling Practicum is Required**
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Counseling
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Christian Education Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • CE 6233 - Introducing Christian Education
    •
  • CE 6243 - Created to Learn
    •
  • CE 6153 - Assertive Discipline
    •
  • CE 653 - Early Childhood Growth and Development
    •
  • CE 673 - Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Education Required
    •
  • CE 613 Teaching Practicum is Required**
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Teaching
    Program Requirements:
  • DV 6203 - The Ministry of Hospital Chaplains (Patient Satisfaction)
    •
  • 2 Divinity Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • TH 6123 - Comparative Religions & Hermeneutics,
    •
  • TH 6223 - A Survey of Bible Doctrine
    •
  • TH 6233 - Know What You Believe
    •
  • DV 623 - Crisis Counseling and Pastoral Psychology
    •
  • DV 633 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
    •
  • DV 643 - The Basics of Hospital Chaplaincy
    •
  • DV 653 - The Work of the Chaplain
    •
  • DV 663 - Pastoral Care in Hospitals
    •
  • DV 673 - Crisis and Trauma Counseling
    •
  • DV 6353 - The First 48 Hours
    •
  • DV 6193 - Hospital Ministry (The Role of a Chaplain Today),
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Divinity Required
    •
  • DV 613 Divinity Hospital Practicum is Required**
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in hospital counseling or as a Chaplain
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Divinity Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • TH 6123 - Comparative Religions & Hermeneutics,
    •
  • TH 6223 - A Survey of Bible Doctrine
    •
  • TH 6233 - Know What You Believe
    •
  • DV 623 - Crisis Counseling and Pastoral Psychology
    •
  • DV 6233 - Chaplains to the Imprisoned
    •
  • DV 6243 - The Principles of Prison Ministry
    •
  • DV 6253 - Prison Ministry: Understanding Prison Culture Inside and Out
    •
  • DV 6263 - Effective Jail & Prison Ministry for the 21st Century
    •
  • DV 673 - Crisis and Trauma Counseling
    •
  • DV 6353 - The First 48 Hours
    •
  • DV 6193 - Hospital Ministry (The Role of a Chaplain Today),
    •
  • DV 623 - Crisis Counseling and Pastoral Psychology
    •
  • DV 633 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
    •
  • DV 643 - The Basics of Hospital Chaplaincy
    •
  • DV 653 - The Work of the Chaplain
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Divinity Required
    •
  • DV 613 Divinity Prison Practicum is Required**
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Prison Ministry or as a Chaplain
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Evangelism Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and The Calling of God
    •
  • EV 6173 - Know Why You Believe
    •
  • EV 623 - Evangelism A Concise History
    •
  • EV 643 - Prayer Evangelism
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Divinity Required
    •
  • EV 603 - Evangelism Practicum is Required**
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Evangelism
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Ministry Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • MN 6733 - The First 48 Hours
    •
  • MN 6373 - Crisis Counseling and Pastoral Psychology
    •
  • MN 6773 - Lead Like Jesus
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Ministry Required
    •
  • No Dissertation Required
    •
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Religious Education Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • RE 623 - Introduction to Youth Ministry
    •
  • RE 633 - Children’s Ministry Leadership
    •
  • RE 643 - Children’s Ministry That Works
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 27 Credit Hours in Bible/Biblical Studies Required
    •
  • RE 613 - Children’s Ministry Practicum is Required**
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Children's Ministry
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Theology Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • TH 6123 - Comparative Religions & Hermeneutics
    •
  • TH 6223 - A Survey of Bible Doctrine
    •
  • TH 6233 - Know What You Believe
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Theology Required
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Worship Leadership Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • WL 613 - Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader
    •
  • WL 623 - Pure Praise
    •
  • WL 683 - The Second Man
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Worship Leadership Required
    •
  • WL 603 Praise & Worship Ministry Practicum is Required**
    •
  • A Dissertation is Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Worship Leadership
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Christian Business Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and The Calling of God
    •
  • CB 613 - Doing Business By The Good Book
    •
  • CB 663 - Ethics In Business
    •
  • CB 683 - Marketplace Christian
    •
  • CB 6293 - Created for Influence
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Christian Business Required
    •
  • No Dissertation Required
    •
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Christian Counseling Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • CC 6463 - The First 48 Hours
    •
  • CC 633 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
    •
  • CC 6123 - Crisis Counseling and Pastoral Psychology
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Counseling Required
    •
  • CC 613 - Counseling Practicum is Required**
    •
  • No Dissertation Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Counseling
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Christian Education Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • CE 6233 - Introducing Christian Education
    •
  • CE 6243 - Created to Learn
    •
  • CE 6153 - Assertive Discipline
    •
  • CE 653 - Early Childhood Growth and Development
    •
  • CE 673 - Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 36 Credit Hours in Education Required
    •
  • CE 613 Teaching Practicum is Required**
    •
  • No Dissertation Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Teaching
    Program Requirements:
  • 3 Religious Education Courses
    •
  • 7 Additional Courses (student selection)
    •
    Foundational Courses*:
  • BS 613 - The Gifts and the Calling of God
    •
  • RE 623 - Introduction to Youth Ministry
    •
  • RE 633 - Children’s Ministry Leadership
    •
  • RE 643 - Children’s Ministry That Works
    •  *Only required if not previously taken

    Notes:
  • A Total of 10 Courses (30 Credit Hours Total) Required
    •
  • A Minimum of 27 Credit Hours in Bible/Biblical Studies Required
    •
  • RE 613 - Children’s Ministry Practicum is Required**
    •
  • No Dissertation Required
    •  **Only required if student has no previous experience in Children's Ministry
    Doctorate Degree Program

    AREAS OF STUDY

    Biblical Crisis Counseling
    Learn More...
    Biblical Studies
    Learn More...
    Christian Business
    Learn More...
    Christian Counseling
    Learn More...
    Christian Education
    Learn More...
    Divinity (Hospital)
    Learn More...
    Divinity (Incarceration)
    Learn More...
    Evangelism
    Learn More...
    Ministry
    Learn More...
    Religious Education
    Learn More...
    Theology
    Learn More...
    Worship Leadership
    Learn More...
    Doctorate Degree Programs
    Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth - Timothy 2:15

    Jacksonville Theological Seminary is committed to the purpose of training, educating and equipping believers for a lifetime of productive service to the Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.
    Our courses are centered on the Bible, which we believe to be the Word of the living God. Our endeavor is to create a hunger for His word and proficiency in the declaration of the gospel through proper communicative skills and Biblical training.
    See How Earning Your Doctorate Degree Could Be the Next Step in Answering the Call of God That is On Your Life, Or Assist You in the Call You are Already Walking In!

    View the Course Catalog
    Learn More...

    About Us

    Learn more about us, our beginnings, and what we believe

    Accreditation

    JTS is a Comprehensive Accredited Member With Honor by ACI, Inc

    Costs & Fees

    Our programs are affordable! Click here to learn more

    Apply Online and Start Today!           

    ENROLL NOW