Doctor of Education in Biblical Theology Program

Doctor of Education in Biblical Theology Degree Program

Earn your EdDBT Degree by thesis-only with a 60,000 to 100,000 word dissertation.

Begin Free Orientation Process to learn more and be eligible for the EdDBT program enrollment invitation.

EdDBT Program Overview

(60 Credit Hours / Dissertation/Thesis Only)

ORI 700 – Doctoral Enrollment Orientation & Dissertation Readiness

Category: Doctoral Program Orientation
Credits: 1

This doctoral orientation and readiness course prepares prospective students for enrollment into the Doctor of Education in Biblical Theology (EdDBT) Degree Program through review of dissertation expectations, advanced research standards, graduate-level academic writing requirements, theological integration, ministry leadership application, Bible reading expectations, and independent doctoral study procedures.

Students will examine the structure of the dissertation-based doctoral program, including academic rigor, spiritual formation goals, dissertation development procedures, research expectations, enrollment policies, tuition structure, institutional standards for academic integrity, and successful strategies for completing advanced doctoral-level biblical and theological studies.

The orientation process is designed to help students prayerfully evaluate their readiness for disciplined doctoral research, advanced theological reflection, independent scholarship, ministry leadership development, and sustained academic and spiritual commitment prior to official enrollment into the Doctor of Education in Biblical Theology Degree Program.

Program Overview

The Doctor of Education in Biblical Theology is an advanced doctoral-level program focused on leadership, theological integration, and the development of ministry systems through research, writing, and practical application.

This program emphasizes:

High-level theological synthesis
Leadership and organizational development
Advanced research and dissertation writing
Global ministry impact

The EdDBT program is dissertation-based, requiring students to produce a comprehensive doctoral-level research project demonstrating mastery of theology, leadership, and ministry application.

Estimated Program Completion & Study Hours

The Doctor of Education in Biblical Theology Degree Program is designed as an advanced doctoral-level independent study and dissertation-based program requiring extensive biblical research, theological synthesis, spiritual reflection, ministry application, and high-level academic writing.

The program is estimated to involve approximately 8,000 cumulative study hours, including:
• Advanced biblical and theological research
• Independent Scripture study and reflection
• Multiple complete Bible reading requirements
• Dissertation preparation and writing
• Ministry leadership integration
• Spiritual analysis and theological synthesis
• Written revision and final dissertation review

Actual completion times may vary significantly depending upon:
• Prior theological education
• Research and writing pace
• Study habits and scheduling flexibility
• Ministry experience
• Personal commitment and spiritual discipline

Estimated completion timelines based upon consistent study may include:

• Students studying approximately 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, may complete the program in approximately 24–36 months.

• Students studying approximately 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, may complete the program in approximately 12–18 months.

Completion of the program in less than one year may require additional academic review and a written explanation due to the rigorous dissertation, biblical research, and Bible reading requirements of the program.

Program Structure

Advanced theological and leadership study
Independent research and analysis
Doctoral dissertation (required)
Bible reading requirement (entire Bible completed twice)

Bible Reading Requirement

Students are required to read the entire Bible twice during the program. This requirement reinforces deep familiarity with Scripture and supports advanced theological synthesis and leadership application.

EdDBT Dissertation Requirements

The Doctor of Education in Biblical Theology is a thesis-only doctoral program requiring advanced research, theological synthesis, and ministry application.

Students must demonstrate doctoral-level mastery through independent research and comprehensive written work.

Dissertation Requirements

Length: 60,000–100,000 words
Must address three approved topics
Minimum 50 Scripture references per topic (150 total)

Bible Integration Requirement

Students must complete two full readings of the Bible during the program.

This requirement ensures:

Deep theological synthesis
Scriptural consistency across all work
Advanced biblical integration

Dissertation Options

OPTION 1 — Doctoral Thesis

Three-topic theological research project with full Scriptural support.

Students are required to write a 60,000-100,000 word dissertation on three of the topics given (The Doctrine of Salvation, The Doctrine of Grace, The Doctrine of the Atonement, the Doctrine of the Covenant, the Doctrine of the Blood Covenant and Sacrifice, The Doctrine of Faith, Christian Ministry Principles, Christian Evangelism Principles, The Parables of Jesus, The Miracles of Jesus, The Old Testament Prophesies Fulfilled in Jesus, The Ministry of the Holy Spirit, The Father Heart of God, Faith Leadership Principles, The Doctrine of Regeneration, The Doctrine of the New Birth, Biblical Hero Profile, Faith of the Patriarchs, A Christian's Jewish Roots, Faith for Healing, The Foreshadowing of Jesus in the Old Testament, Old Testament Survey, The Jewish Feasts Revealed in Christ, New Testament Survey, The Names of God, Proverbial Wisdom, The Heart of King David, The Doctrine of Sanctification and Holiness, The Doctrine of Baptism--Water/Fire/Holy Spirit, Biblical Wisdom vs Foolishness, The Power of the Tongue/ Blessings/ Cursings, Effective Prayers that Move Heaven and Change Earth, The Believer's Authority on Earth, The Power of Forgiveness, God's Original Intent for Humanity, True Religion/ The Ministry to Orphans and Widows/ Keeping Oneself from being Polluted by the World, Grace/ Mercy/ Judgement, What the Bible says about Heaven and Hell, In-Depth Study of One Book of the Bible, or All the Books of the Bible Overview Biblical Discipleship, Biblical Healing, The Principles of the Kingdom of God, or All the Books of the Bible Overview), with a minimum of 50 cited Bible references per topic, or 150 total. If students have written a thesis for their Master's Degree in Biblical Theology through In His Hands International Bible College, they will need to pick three different topics.

OPTION 2 — Full Bible Sermon Project

66 sermons (entire Bible)
Minimum 1,000 words each
Scripture references required per book
Students are to write 66 sermons, one from each book of the Bible, showing the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, and the Salvation and Redemption Plan through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, seen in every single book of the Bible. Each sermon will need to be a minimum of 1,000 words with a minimum of 3 Scripture references for each Old Testament book, and 2 Scripture references for each New Testament book, totaling 171 total Bible references.

Optional (Advanced Ministry Track)

Students may:

Record sermons (via video or audio)
Submit for review
Publish online after approval

Doctoral Standards

Students must:

Produce original work
Demonstrate advanced theological understanding
Maintain academic consistency and clarity
Complete all revisions as required

Current Tuition Options (Available through August 31, 2026 enrollment)

Students who enroll on or before August 31, 2026, may take advantage of the following tuition options for the Doctor of Education in Biblical Theology Degree Program

$999 — One-time payment
$200/month for 6 months ($1200 total)
$100/month for 12 months ($1200 total)
$50/month for 24 months ($1200 total)
$25/ month for 48 months ($1200 total)

Updated Tuition Structure (Effective September 1, 2026)

Beginning September 1, 2026, tuition will transition to a credit-based model: • $30 per credit hour • Based on 60 credit hours in the program (60 x $30 = $1800, or $1980 if payment option is used) *Students will receive original, signed degrees and unofficial transcripts sent to them at no additional charge.