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Written QEs
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Appendices
Doctoral
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PhD: General
PhD: Theology
PhD: SPR
PhD: Phil of Rel
PhD: Ethics
ThD: General
ThD: Theology
ThD: Ethics
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Prospectus for Doctoral Programs in
Theology at Boston University
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The Red Book applies to the following doctoral programs in theology:
Programs through the Graduate Division of Religious and Theological
Studies:
PhD in Theology—Comparative Track
PhD in Theology—Christianity Track
Programs through the School of Theology:
ThD Major in Theology
ThD Minor in Theology
Recent Changes
Please note: the Red Book is updated periodically. You can peruse a list of recent changes here.
October 1, 2007
Change in rules about typing qualifying examinations (see
section 3.3.4).
May 14, 2006
The faculty list has been updated (see section 1.2).
Table of Contents
0. Notice of the Applicability of this Prospectus
1. Description of the Doctoral Degree Programs in Theology
1.1. General Description
1.2. Theology Faculty
1.3. Degree Programs
1.4. Where to Get More Information
2. Requirements of the Doctoral Degree Programs in Theology
2.1. Requirements Common to the PhD and ThD Major in Theology
2.2. Additional Requirements for the PhD Programs in Theology
2.3. Additional Requirements for the ThD Major in Theology
2.4. Remarks on Requirements for the ThD Minor in Theology
3. Written Qualifying Examinations in Theology
3.1. Purpose of the Written Qualifying Examinations
3.2. General Description of the Written Qualifying Examinations
3.3. Administration of the Written Qualifying Examinations
3.4. Preparing for the Written Qualifying Examinations
4. The Oral Qualifying Examination in Theology
4.1. Purpose of the Oral Qualifying Examination
4.2. Administration of The Oral Qualifying Examination
4.3. Preparing for the Oral Qualifying Examination
5. Examinations and Bibliographies: Christianity Track
5.1. Description of the Written Qualifying Examinations
5.2. Introduction to the Examination Bibliography
5.3. Classical and Medieval Period (1st to mid-17th Centuries)
5.4. The Modern Period (mid-17th through 19th Centuries)
5.5. The Contemporary Period (20th Century)
5.6. Other Texts
6. Examinations and Bibliographies: Comparative Track
7. Appendices
7.1. Appendix A: Major Writings of the Boston University Theology Faculty
7.2. Appendix B: Guidelines for the Dissertation Abstract
0. Notice of the Applicability of this Prospectus
This Prospectus describes all of the doctoral programs in theology at Boston University as of the Fall semester of the 1994-1995 academic year. Students beginning doctoral programs in or after Fall, 1994 are subject to this Prospectus.
The written qualifying examinations are offered by the Theology Faculty in one examination week each semester, at times described in this Prospectus. Doctoral candidates writing qualifying examinations during or after Fall, 1995, regardless of the starting date of their degree, are required to take all of their written qualifying examinations in the same examination week.
The definition of written and oral qualifying examinations included in the Prospectus is applicable to all doctoral candidates beginning their degrees in or after Fall, 1994. A candidate beginning the degree program prior to Fall, 1994 may elect to take the examinations described in this Prospectus.
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