PhD in Theology

Duration

3 Years (Full-Time) / 6 Years (Part-Time)

Cost

£ 9,402.36 per year of study (Full-time, UK)

£4,701.18 per year of study (Full-time, Non-UK)

Cultivating profound scholarship and inspiring innovative contributions to the theological landscape

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Course Overview

Nazarene Theological College offers doctoral programmes that cultivate profound scholarship and inspire innovative contributions to the theological landscape. Our PhD specialisms provide a rich environment for in-depth research, offering the opportunity for you to complete a research project in an area related to your specific interests.

Whether you seek to explore the narratives of Scripture, trace the historical development of doctrine, or engage with contemporary theological challenges, our programmes are designed to support your scholarly journey.

Focuses

Our PhD pathways allow you to focus on the following specialist areas:

Biblical Theology: Explore the intricate narratives and themes of the Bible.
Church History: Trace the development of Christian thought and practice throughout the ages.
Christian Theology: Engage with core doctrines and contemporary theological debates.
Missiology: Understand the church’s global mission and cross-cultural engagement.
New Testament Studies: Analyse the texts and contexts of the New Testament era.
Old Testament Studies: Investigate the Hebrew Bible and its historical background.
Practical Theology: Apply theological insights to real-world ministry and social issues.
Second Temple Judaism: Examine the rich context that shaped early Christianity.
Wesley Studies: Focus on the life and thought of John Wesley, founder of Methodism.
Wesleyan Tradition: Discover the unique heritage and practices of Wesleyan Christianity.

Why choose a PhD with NTC?

Theology Student Stories

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Paul’s PHD helped enhance his ministry

Paul used his PhD research to help improve the ministry he was offering within his church.

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Gift’s education helps him to focus on the church in Africa

Gift explores the importance of high quality theological learning to the future of the church in Africa.

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Tori Stone uses her studies to explore the welcoming of the stranger

Tori studied an MA at NTC, using it to understand the full ministry experience and role of strangers.

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What does PhD study look like?

Meet our PhD Supervisors

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Revd Dr MiJa Wi

Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Global Mission
Research Degree Chair
Director of Bridging Worlds: Centre for Asian Christianities

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Revd Dr Svetlana Khobnya

Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Languages

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Dr Samuel Hildebrandt

Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies (Old Testament), Director of Research, and MA Programme Lead.

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Rev Dr Deirdre Brower

Principal and Senior Lecturer in Pastoral and Social Theology

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Revd Dr Stephen John Wright

Senior Lecturer in Christian Theology and Wesley Studies and MWRC Associate Director

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Revd Dr Jacob Lett

Vice Principal (Academics), Dean of the Faculty, and Senior Lecturer in Theology

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