DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
The crowning areas of education at KBU are our Doctoral Programs. These terminal degrees are designed to provide the highest level of study and research that allows you to become a specialist in your particular area(s) of study. These programs empower you through expert knowledge, focused projects, and in-depth research in your field of study. You will learn and grow by participating in both traditional course taking as well independent and field studies.
The KBU Doctoral degree programs are 36 semester hours in length. These programs provide a solid and in-depth learning model that prepares you to successfully complete your dissertation or Doctoral Ministry Project. This program will firmly position you to effectively lead and develop impactful ministries. You will be assigned an advisor or mentor to help you throughout this program.
Program Requirements
- A total of 36-40 semester credit hours.
- A 3.0 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0 (each course is worth 3-4 semester hours).
- Dissertation required for completion of program.
Program Costs
- Approximate cost: $6800 (books not included)
- Textbooks as required
Current Doctoral Programs:
Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min)-In Five Fold Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry Program (D.Min.) is 36 semester hours in length and provides a biblical foundation of study for church leaders and individuals who desire a deeper understanding of God’s Word and the ability to effectively lead others. Students will gain advanced leadership and ministry skills that are necessary to be successful in 21st century ministry, while remaining in their ministry context.
Paul the Apostle Heart Set FreeThis course allows students to look at leadership qualities and God’s work in men to bring those qualities to the forefront.3The GospelsThis course allows students to look at leadership qualities and God’s work in men to bring those qualities to the forefront.3The EpistlesThis course allows students to look at leadership qualities and God’s work in men to bring those qualities to the forefront.3
| First Year | ||
| Course Title | Course Description | Semester Hours |
| Church Growth 1 | This course is a study of the tools and use of relational evangelism and customized ministry to accomplish growth of the church. | 3 |
| Church Growth 2 | This course is a study of the tools and use of relational evangelism and customized ministry to accomplish growth of the church. | 3 |
| Managing the Modern Church | This course provides a study of management steps that through excellence lend to the growth of the church. | 3 |
| Leadership Principles | This course allows students to look at leadership qualities and God’s work in men to bring those qualities to the forefront. | 3 |
| Leadership Practices | This course allows students to look at leadership qualities and God’s work in men to bring those qualities to the forefront. | 3 |
| Paul, the Apostle Heart Set Free | This course will explore the primary themes in Paul's thought as they developed in the historical context of his life and travels. It will also examine the main themes of Paul's thought, set in their historical background and illustrated from his letters. | 3 |
| The Gospels | The four gospels are key books of the Bible, since they narrate the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Each gospel has a unique perspective and a unique purpose. This course explains the background, the structure, the main contents, and the major themes of each gospel. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the gospels in the authentic Jewish context and the theme of the Kingdom of God. | 3 |
| The Epistles | An exegetical study focusing on the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the epistles in the New Testament. This course covers historical background for each book focusing on authorship, genre, date, and content, as well as an exploration of the major themes in each book. | 3 |
| Second Year | ||
| Course Title | Course Description | Semester Hours |
| Understanding the Five-Fold | The course will familiarize the student with information of all five-fold ministry offices and how they function individually as well as with each other. This course aims to assist the student in clearly recognizing the office that they are called to before they enter that particular school of fivefold ministry. This course will enhance the learner’s theological understanding of the fivefold ministry offices and prepare them for their particular school of calling. | 3 |
| Office of the Apostle | This course looks at the biblical office of the apostle and it reemergence in the church. It examines how the pagan offices of popes and priests replaced the office of the apostle during the Romanization of Christianity, but now is one of the renewal aspects of the Kingdom. Students will learn what the Bible tells about the office, practically and biblically, and how to effectively walk in the office of the apostle. | 3 |
| Office of the Prophet | This course takes an in-depth look at the fivefold office of the prophet. It will teach anyone who is called to the office of the prophet what the Bible tells about the office, practically and biblically, and how to effectively walk in the office of the prophet with biblical integrity | 3 |
| Office of the Pastor | This course examines the office of the pastor and its role within the five-fold ministry. It will teach what the functions of the 21st Century pastor and how they should approach the spiritual and professional aspects of the office. Students will learn what the Bible tells about the office, practically and biblically, and how to effectively walk in the office of the pastor. | 3 |
| Office of the Evangelist | The course will examine the fivefold office of the evangelist and how it functions with other fivefold offices. It will take a historical view of the office and how it should operate in the 21st century. Students will learn what the Bible tells about the office, practically and biblically, and how to effectively walk in the office of the evangelist. | 3 |
| Office of the Teacher | The course will take an in-depth look at the office of the teacher and its role in the church within the five-fold ministry. It will examine the teacher responsibility, gifts and function in the church. Students will learn what the Bible tells about the office, practically and biblically, and how to effectively walk in the office of the teacher. | 3 |
| Dissertation/Doctoral Capstone | Students will study and research an approved topic then apply that research to a real world issue and setting. | 3 |
Doctorate of Kingdom Theology (D.KTh)
The Doctor of Kingdom Theology (D.KTh.) program is 36 semester hours in length and provides a Biblical foundation of study of the Kingdom of God. Church and individuals who desire expertise in the Kingdom message will be prepared to teach, research, and equip emerging church leaders.
| First Year | ||
| Course Title | Course Description | Semester Hours |
| The Pentateuch | General introduction to the topic, including: creation as foundational to all further revelation; the image of God and its implications for the nature of God’s kingdom and temple presence; the primacy of covenant in all of God’s dealings | 3 |
| The Prophets | A study of the institution and contribution of the prophets, including: critical backgrounds, a survey of the prophets, and exegesis of selected passages in the prophetic literature. | 3 |
| Poetry | A study of the nature and techniques of Old Testament poetry, including: metrics, line and strophic structure, historical-grammatical exegesis and text criticism. Special introduction to the various poetical books of the Old Testament and samples of exegesis. | 3 |
| Covenants | This course takes an in-depth look at the eight major covenants of the Bible from Eden to the Messianic New Covenant. It will explore covenant as a major theme of the bible through exegetical examination. | 3 |
| Elementary Hebrew | This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the phonology, morphology, and syntax of Biblical Hebrew in order to begin reading and interpreting the Hebrew Bible with the help of basic lexical and exegetical tools. | 3 |
| Meet the Rabbi | This course is relevant for those desiring to learn why Rabbinic thought was prevalent in the days of the Messiah and learn why it is important today for all who read the Bible | 3 |
| Gospels | This course is relevant for those desiring to learn why rabbinic thought was prevalent in the days of the Messiah and learn why it is important today for all who read the Bible. | 3 |
| Epistles | This course is relevant for those desiring to learn why rabbinic thought was prevalent in the days of the Messiah and learn why it is important today for all who read the Bible. | 3 |
| Second Year | ||
| Course Title | Course Description | Semester Hours |
| Jesus and the Parables | This course explores the meaning of rabbinic parables in the synoptic gospels. The student will soar to new heights of learning upon discovering theological development and meaning extracted from each parable | 3 |
| Jesus the Jewish Theologian | – In this course, we will explore the life of Jesus as a Rabbi within the context of 1st Century Judaism. This course is a must for those who want to learn of Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of God from a Jewish perspective | 3 |
| Paul the Jewish Theologian | This course examines the Hellenistic context motivated the Apostle Paul to write to the churches. The student will gain an appreciation for reading and hearing the letters of the Apostle Paul come to life within a Jewishness and Pharisaical context. | 3 |
| Paul, the Apostle Heart Set Free | This course will explore the primary themes in Paul's thought as they developed in the historical context of his life and travels. It will also examine the main themes of Paul's thought, set in their historical background and illustrated from his letters. | 3 |
| Elementary Greek | In this course the student is exposed to the basic principles of New Testament Greek grammar, syntax, and exegesis, to the Greek text of the New Testament, and to the major tools used in its study. | 3 |
| Advanced Studies in the Kingdom of God | The course will take an advance look and the central theme of the bible which is the Kingdom of God. Building on the foundation of prior studies on the message of the Kingdom, this course will examine take an in-depth look at the Kingdom of God and its application to the church | 3 |
| Advanced Hermeneutics | This course is an intensive study on biblical interpretation, where the student will learn how to apply biblical hermeneutics to biblical texts. | 3 |
| Dissertation/Doctoral Capstone 1 | Students will study and research an approved topic then apply that research to a real world issue and setting. | 3 |