Ph.D. Current Students
On This Page:
- Helpful Resources
- Doctoral Development Scholarship
- RDS Contact Information
Prospectus Process
The prospectus process page details the student’s work through the prospectus hearing and research request paperwork, explaining the content of the prospectus, along with differences between residential hearings and modular hearings.
Dissertation Process
The dissertation process page explains each necessary step for the student to complete in order to successfully defend his or her dissertation and graduate.
Graduation Information
The graduation information page is updated each semester by the graduation coordinator, walking students through ordering regalia, following the order of events, and answering any questions.
Community Life
The community life page lays out the lectures of 1892 each semester and provides a list of the different aspects of community that RDS makes available to Ph.D. students.
Exams
The exams page includes information on comprehensive exams and language exams. It also details the language requirement and other options to fulfill it.
Writing Center
The writing center has a page devoted specifically to doctoral students, complete with writing templates, the style reading link, and many other useful resources.
Doctoral Development Scholarship
The Doctoral Development scholarship assists students in participating in ETS.
The Research Doctoral Studies office is excited to announce the creation of the Doctoral Development Scholarship. In an effort to encourage excellence in scholarship and promote academic engagement, the RDS office will award scholarships to students who present papers at major academic conferences.
The specific amount awarded will vary based on the number of successful applicants. Applications are due to Norton 157 by 4:00 PM on July 31st.
rds@sbts.edu
Director of Research Doctoral Studies
Dr. Gregory A. Wills
gwills@sbts.edu
(502) 897-4317
Norton 157
Assistant Director of Research Doctoral Studies
Mr. Zachary Hedges
zhedges@sbts.edu
(502) 897-4064
Norton 167
Administrative Assistant of Research Doctoral Studies
Mrs. Hannah Downing
hdowning@sbts.edu
(502) 897-4119
Norton 157
Prospective student? Follow one of the links below for more information!