FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 2026
Today, CBTSeminary announces the launch of its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program, set to begin in 2027. This landmark initiative marks a significant step forward for the seminary, further solidifying its commitment to providing rigorous confessional education for the next generation of Christian leaders and scholars.
For years, many aspiring Reformed Baptist scholars and academic leaders have had to seek advanced degrees at institutions that may not align with their specific doctrinal convictions. Dr. Jon English Lee, Academic Dean at CBTS, explains the motivation behind the new program:
“We asked ourselves: Why do we keep sending our future faculty and academic leaders to institutions that we may not agree with doctrinally? With the Lord’s help, we hope to answer that need by having a fully in-house accredited Ph.D. program.”
The CBTS Ph.D. program is designed to sharpen students’ academic training and advanced research skills, preparing them to serve as faculty members in seminaries and Bible colleges both domestically and abroad. Students can choose to major in either Systematic Theology or Historical Theology, with a corresponding minor in the other field. The program is structured to be completed in as few as five years and incorporates both in-person and distance learning components, making it accessible to students around the world.
At the heart of the CBTS Ph.D. program is a commitment to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. Students will be mentored and guided by faculty members who fully subscribe to this historic confession, ensuring that their academic pursuits are grounded in a solid theological foundation.
You can listen to Dr. Lee introducing the program here: https://youtu.be/9P2NcvX40DA?si=s5I8Yvtvb3hCdZtV
Learn more about the CBTS Ph.D. program on our website: https://www.cbtseminary.org/degree-programs/phd
