ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Degrees offered
PAThS offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degrees in theological studies. Both programs require short-term residency on campus once a year during the four years of coursework; the remainder of course requirements are fulfilled via hybrid learning, using an online learning platform.
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies
This program focuses on developing students’ capacity to exegete Scripture for both the academy and the church. The program is intentionally narrow in focus to produce exegetically skilled scholar-practitioners. It is designed to prepare graduates students to think critically, write academically, and teach effectively, all in order to address the challenges faced by the rapidly growing African church. The program culminates in a dissertation characterized by skilled exegesis and theological reflection.
PhD graduates in Theological Studies are prepared to serve the church as:
Bible expositors
Theological educators
Greek scholars
Academic researchers and writers
Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies
This professional degree program is designed to expose students to ministry competencies in Scripture exposition and interpretation. It fosters an in-depth understanding of biblical studies and the application of Scripture in diverse ministry contexts. The program culminates in a ministry-focused dissertation that reflects a doctoral-level treatment of a contextual problem by Scripture.
DMin graduates in Theological Studies typically serve the church as:
Bible school faculty and administrators
Pastors
Church leaders at various levels
Missionaries
ACCREDITATION
PAThS values multiple recognitions to reflect our international student body. In order to better serve our student body, we align with international standards for doctoral-level education. PAThS has received full recognition for the quality of its program from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Togo, West Africa, as the doctoral program of la Faculté de Théologie des Assemblées de Dieu (FATAD), also known as West Africa Advanced School of Theology (WAAST). In 2016, PAThS received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission of the Association for Pentecostal Theological Education in Africa (APTEA) and its parent body, the World Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education (WAPTE).
