Doctoral
Program Timelines
Ph.D. Timeline
Ph.D. Student Handbook
The Ph.D. Student Handbook is a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Ph.D. program procedures and requirements. Download it here.
The First Two Years
Coursework
- courses required for specialization
- Religion 2001 (first term)
- Religion 2002 (fourth term)
- two additional courses outside the area of specialization
Languages
- two modern languages of secondary scholarship
- other languages as required for specialization
- Doctoral Language Requirements [PDF]
Second Year Review
- to occur by the end of the fourth term
- Guidelines for Second Year Review [PDF]
- Notice of Intent to Take Second Year Review [DOC]
Year Three
General Examinations
- to be completed by the end of the sixth term
- Guidelines for General Examinations [PDF]
- Addition to General Examination Guidelines [PDF]
- Notice of Intent to Take Ph.D. Generals [DOC]
Year Four
Dissertation Prospectus
- to be completed by the end of one year following the taking of the general exams
- Guidelines for Dissertation Prospectus [PDF]
- Dissertation Prospectus Checklist [PDF]
Year Five and Following
The Dissertation
- to be completed normally by the end of the seventh year
- after approval of the prospectus, at least one chapter per year must be submitted to the advisor
- Dissertation Guidelines [PDF]
- Information for 07-08 Degree Applicants [PDF]
- Application for Degree [PDF]
Th.D. Timeline
Th.D. Student Handbook
The Th.D. Student Handbook is a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Th.D. program procedures and requirements. Download it here.
Pre-Generals Requirements (years one and two)
Coursework
- courses required for specialization
- Common Doctoral Seminar (first semester)
Languages
- two modern languages of secondary scholarship
- one ancient language
- other languages as required for specialization
- Doctoral Language Requirements [PDF]
Second Year Review
- to occur by the end of the fourth semester
- Second Year Review Guidelines for Th.D. [PDF]
- Notice of Intent to Take Second Year Review [DOC]
Generals (year three)
General Examinations
- to be completed by the end of the third year
- Generals Recommendations & Rules [PDF]
- Th.D. Generals Intent Form [DOC]
Prospectus (year four)
Dissertation Prospectus
- to be completed and accepted within one year of taking of the general exams
- Th.D. Prospectus Guidelines [PDF]
Dissertation
The Dissertation
- to completed normally within seven years of entrance to the program
- after approval of the prospectus, at least one chapter per year must be submitted to the advisor
- Information on Submission of the Dissertation Th.D. [PDF]