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Know God’s Word & Make Him Known
Home | Capital Seminary & Graduate School | Academics (Capital) | Ph.D. in Biblical Studies
Be a Teacher to Teachers
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies will do much more than simply add two letters to the beginning of your name – it will transform the way you understand the Bible and do ministry.
In this terminal research doctorate, you will become a biblical scholar and gain deep insights into the Word of God. Through the program, students will gain a greater mastery of the original languages of the Bible, the cultural backgrounds of the Bible, the significance of the intertestamental period, and the history of hermeneutical frameworks and theological developments from the early church up to the present.
This program blends the American and European model of Ph.D. studies by devoting 40 hours to the coursework phase and 20 hours to the dissertation phase. Other things that set our program apart include:
Credit Hours: 60
Average Completion Time: Can be completed in as little as 3 ½ years. Some students may take longer.
Program Cost: See current cost (Actual program costs are established at time of program admission and are guaranteed for the program duration. Continuation fees are not included in the cost.)
Residency: Three 6-day residencies per year (locations vary)
Application Deadline: July 15
Capstone Requirement: Research Dissertation
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“For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.” – Ezra 7:10
Listen to our students explain why they love our Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, what made them choose it and how it is impacting them as ministers and professionals.
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Mark Meyer, Ph.D.
Professor, PhD in Biblical Studies Program Director
“I aim to see each student equipped, enlightened and strengthened for their high calling to ministry.” — Dr. Meyer
Read BioPh.D., The Catholic University of America, Semitic Languages and Literature
M.A.,The Catholic University of America, Hebrew and Aramaic
M.Div., Capital Bible Seminary, Biblical Studies
M.S., The Johns Hopkins University, Electrical Engineering
B.S., North Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering
Hobbies: Exercise
Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Samuel Harbin, D.Min.
Professor, Chair of Bible & Theology Department
“I want my students to deeply appreciate the importance of the gospel for every aspect of their life and ministry.” — Dr. Harbin
Read BioD.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary,
M.Div., Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary,
B.A., Indiana Baptist College, Pastoral Studies
Hobbies: Indiana Hoosiers basketball, playing stringed instruments, woodworking, hunting
“Him (Christ) we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” (Col. 1:28)
Douglas Finkbeiner, Ph.D.
Professor and M.A.B.S. Director
“It is my great joy to know Christ and to minister His Word to others for His glory.” — Dr. Finkbeiner
Read BioPh.D., University of Pennsylvania
D.Min., Denver Seminary
Th.M., Calvary Baptist Seminary
M.Div., Calvary Baptist Seminary
Phil. 3:10
Joe Kim, Ph.D.
Professor of Bible & Theology
“I want my students to know that learning doesn’t end in the classroom – it is where it begins.” — Dr. Kim
Read BioPh.D., Dallas Theological Seminary, Theological Studies
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Systematic Theology
B.S., Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies: Bluegrass guitar, woodworking, scale modeling, Yo-Yoing
Revelation 21:5
John Soden, Ph.D.
Professor of Bible & Theology
“My motivation for teaching can best be summarized by Paul’s words in Colossians 1:28 – “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ” (ESV). — Dr. Soden
Read BioPh.D., Dallas Theological Seminary, Semitics and Old Testament Studies
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Semitics and old Testament Studies
B.S., Biola University, Physical Science; Minor: Mathematical Science
Hobbies: outdoor sports and activities, squash, travel, gardening, games with my family
“Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” Colossians 1:28 (ESV)
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