The “Purple Book”

A Guide to the Doctor of Theology Degree Program in Practical Theology at Boston University School of Theology

Table of Contents

1. Description of the Doctor of Theology Degree Program in Practical Theology

1.1. General Description

1.2. Relation to the Concentration

1.3. Practical Theology Faculty

1.4. The Doctor of Theology Degree

1.5. Where to Get More Information

2. Requirements of the Doctoral Degree Programs in Practical Theology

2.1. Advising

2.2. Required Courses

2.3. Language Examinations

2.4. Written Qualifying Examinations

2.5. Core Bibliography

2.6. Oral Integrative Examination

2.7. Prospectus

2.8. Dissertation and Defense

2.9. Dissertation Abstract