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iii. Doctorate of Theology:
Bible Book Commentary
Focus of Paper = Identify or reveal a Truth of God or a Divine Attribute
Objective = Impart to the reader an understanding of: How to apply in the
this revealed truth divine attribute into the reader’s - -
- - Personal Life, and either
- - Congregation, or
- - Community
3. Doctoral Dissertation: This paper must be developed with the advice and approval of the student’s
LSC, starting with approval of the subject matter followed by the LSC’s
evaluation of the student’s preliminary outline or draft of the dissertation.
The LSC’s approval and/or advice of the dissertation subject matter is not
an indication of the final outcome.
Dissertations are evaluated by a person other than the student’s LSC and
MUST RECEIVE A PASSING REVIEW in order to complete the Doctorate
Degree Study program and receive the Doctorate Degree the student has so
endeavored to earn.

THESIS & DISSERTATION GUIDELINES

• Review: “Key THBI Policies & Practices, “Graduate Degree Papers …”
• See the “Graduate Paper Guidelines” – Appendix A

The distance learning format of T.H.B.I. does not allow for the typical “campus college” graduation
services, therefore because we do not have the necessary facilities, we do not conduct graduation
ceremonies.

Because tuition does not include covering travel/lodging costs, should a student desire a THBI official to
award his/her degree during a church service (for instance) the student would be required to pay for these
costs in addition to the student’s tuition.
However, if your local church would be willing to conduct an award ceremony presenting the degree to
you in honor of your accomplishment - - we will be glad to work with your local pastor or church
leadership to coordinate an appropriate graduation award ceremony for you.
Finally, if a graduating student’s local pastor would like to invite Dr. Timothy Hoflund to conduct a
weekend sermon series, revival meeting or other ministry event, we will be most happy to include a time
for an awards ceremony during the ministry event.

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