the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Christian Ethics

The Ph.D. in Christian Ethics provides students with a biblical and theological framework to address ethical issues. This degree is offered in a modular format and trains students to analyze contemporary ethical issues such as bioethics, race, ecology, poverty, and war.

Incoming Ph.D. students are matched with a supervisor from our world-class faculty who shares their research interests. Professors who can supervise students in this area are:

Seminars provide students the opportunity to engage in focused study on key subjects in their academic discipline. The following list is a sampling of available courses in this area:

  • Biblical Ethics
  • Contemporary Theological Ethics

A list of projected seminars in this area can be found here: Culture and Worldview Projected Seminars 2010-2013

If you are interested in applying for the Ph.D. in this area of study, learn more about the Admissions Process. To prepare for the field essay in this area of study, consult the study guide.

That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.