DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY (Th.D., or D. Theol.)

a. PURPOSE OF THE DEGREE
The Th.D. program has the following goals:
i. the promotion of theological research and reflection
ii. faculty development and academic careers in theological education
iii. encounter and theological dialogue with societies and cultures and religions in Asia.
These goals are to be achieved within the general framework of the critical Asian principal and theological contextualization.

b. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Applicants for admission must hold the M.Th. or an equivalent degree such as the S.T.M., M.Th, or the M.A. based on an M.Div. degree. An entrance examination may be required. Students are admitted into the program with the understanding that their doctoral study and research objective shall be fundamentally Asia-oriented. They are required to submit a statement of intention of 1,500 or more words outlining their objectives in the doctoral studies program, and a proposal for study or research.

c. ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM COLLOQUIUM
This program requires participation in the Advanced Studies Program Colloquium that is held on the first Friday of the month during each semester. An attendance record of 80% is required. The colloquium provides a setting in which students and faculty participate in academic presentations, responses, and discussion on current issues or work in progress. The purpose of this colloquium is to promote collegiality, academic endeavor, and intellectual growth for learners in the S.T.M., M.Th., and Th.D. program at LTS.
For further information, please contact the LTS office and ask for the South East Asia Graduate School of Theology Handbook.