Writings of Luke Program Overview

The Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in New Testament with a major in the Writings of Luke is a rigorous 72-credit hour terminal academic degree designed to equip scholars, educators, and ministry leaders with advanced knowledge and research skills in the field of New Testament studies. This concentration offers an intensive focus on the Gospel of Luke—Acts and the Book of Hebrews, exploring their historical, theological, literary, and missional dimensions within the broader canon of Scripture and the context of early Christianity.

The program includes foundational courses in New Testament theology, hermeneutics, and research methodology, while allowing for specialized studies that examine Lukan Christology, pneumatology, eschatology, and narrative structure. The integration of exegetical, linguistic, and theological competencies prepares graduates to contribute original research to the academic community and to serve with excellence in higher education, publishing, or ministry-based teaching roles.

Students will demonstrate their mastery of the discipline through topical studies, comprehensive exams, and the completion and defense of a dissertation that makes a substantial scholarly contribution to Lukan studies.