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Degree Plans
The Doctor of Theology consists of 36 credits of doctoral coursework and a separate 24-credit Doctoral Dissertation Research completion requirement.
Total Program Requirement
The Doctor of Theology consists of 36 credits of doctoral coursework and a separate 24-credit Doctoral Dissertation Research completion requirement.
36 Credit Hours
Subtotal · 36 credits
Separate Program Component
Course 812 Thesis Dissertation is a 3-credit doctoral preparation course. The separate 24-credit Doctoral Dissertation Research requirement is an institutional completion component and is not an ordinary classroom course. Doctoral Dissertation Research may not be satisfied through transfer credit or Credit for Prior Learning Assessment.
Recommended 8-Week Sequence
The recommended sequence is planning guidance only and does not establish course prerequisites.
Term 1
6 credits
Term 2
6 credits
Term 3
6 credits
Term 4
6 credits
Term 5
6 credits
Term 6
6 credits
Doctoral Dissertation Research — 24 credits. This component is shown separately and is not part of an academic term in the recommended sequence.
Following the doctoral coursework sequence, candidates complete the separate 24-credit Doctoral Dissertation Research institutional completion requirement.
Coursework shown above: 36 credits. Program total: 60 credits.
Transfer & Prior Learning
Eligible students may receive approved transfer or Credit for Prior Learning Assessment credit in accordance with Anchor Bay University academic policy. Credit is awarded only after official evaluation and does not automatically apply to every degree requirement.
The 24-credit Doctoral Dissertation Research requirement is not eligible for transfer credit or Credit for Prior Learning Assessment.
Optional Kingdom Studies
Degree students may enroll in one optional Kingdom Studies elective per 8-week term, subject to availability and university registration policy. Kingdom Studies electives do not count toward a degree requirement unless approved academic policy and the university Degree Audit specifically authorize that application.
Degree plans are provided for academic planning purposes. Course availability and sequencing may vary by term. Students should consult My Anchor Bay and university academic personnel for their official individualized degree progress.
Anchor Bay University operates on an 8-week term model. Degree students may register for up to two program courses per term and one optional Kingdom Studies elective, subject to course availability and university policy.
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