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Doctor of Philosophy in Renewal Studies

Concentrations Available in:
Theology
&
Church History


This unique program allows you to obtain a Ph.D. degree of the highest quality, while remaining within your teaching or ministry context. Regent University School of Divinity combines cutting edge online mentoring with intensive, short-term, on-campus residencies. By becoming part of this program you will have the chance to study theology and Church history with prominent scholars, preparing you to creatively contribute to the international theological discourse.

Regent University School of Divinity appreciates the worldwide renewing work of the Holy Spirit across denominational borders. Students from many denominations and Christian traditions (main line, Protestant, Orthodox, evangelical, Pentecostal) are studying with us, preparing themselves for a teaching position or enhancing their ministry through Ph.D. studies. This is a Ph.D. designed for Christians desiring to be leaders, researchers, teachers, pastors, and missionaries in a renewed Christianity during the 21st century.

"I am thrilled to be a part of this new program. The Renewal Movement is in need of well-trained scholars and teachers and Regent's Ph.D. in Renewal Studies is providing me with this training. I am able to study with a diverse group of students, am instructed and mentored by some of the world's leading scholars, and am guided in rigorous scholarly research all while remaining within my present teaching and ministry setting."

DAVID MOORE, Ph.D. candidate in Christian History —2003 Cohort
Professor: LIFE Pacific College
Founding Pastor: New Hope Church, Manteca, Calif.

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