08/20/2026
Itโs a small class meeting with Dr. Bumpers this week for Preaching from the Old Testament. But we pray their time together is rich and meaningful!
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There are three doctoral degrees at Midwestern Seminary. The Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies, the Doctor of Educational Ministry, and the Doctor of Ministry degree in various concentrations. The 52 hr PhD program is delivered in a modular format and applications are considered for admission monthly. Our PhD in Biblical Studies has expanded in emphasis offerings to include: Old Testament,
08/20/2026
Itโs a small class meeting with Dr. Bumpers this week for Preaching from the Old Testament. But we pray their time together is rich and meaningful!
08/14/2026
These students met on campus this week for Advanced Hebrew Grammar with Dr. Stephen Andrews. Pray their time together has lasting benefits as they return home.
07/27/2026
Congratulations to Paul Rochford! ๐
Last week Paul successfully defended his dissertation titled: A BIBLICAL COUNSELING FRAMEWORK FOR ENDURANCE THROUGH PERSECUTION: AN EXPOSITION OF 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5:10.
Dr. T. Dale Johnson and Dr. Rustin Umstattd served on his committee.
07/24/2026
Congratulations to Ethan Graves! ๐
Today Ethan successfully defended his dissertation titled: TRAUMA, CHANGE, AND JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD: HOW JESUSโ CARE FOR HIS SHEEP HELPS CHRISTIAN CHANGE LEADERS BE TRAUMA INFORMED.
Dr. Andrew Hebert and Dr. Kenneth J. Parker served on his committee.
07/24/2026
Congratulations to Trevor Pool! ๐
This morning Trevor successfully defended his dissertation titled: HARMONIZING INTERMARRIAGE: A STUDY OF THE BIBLICAL APPROACHES TO INTERMARRIAGE FOUND IN THE PENTATEUCH, RUTH, AND EZRA-NEHEMIAH.
07/24/2026
Congratulations to Hannah Miller! ๐
This morning Hannah successfully defended her dissertation titled: PERVERSION TO DISORDER: THE CHURCHโS RESPONSE TO THE SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE OF PE******IA AS A SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Dr. Thor Madsen and Dr. T. Dale Johnson served on her committee.
07/24/2026
Congratulations to Robert Hood, Jr.! ๐
This morning Robert successfully defended his dissertation titled: EQUIPPING ELDERS TO PREACH EXPOSITORY SERMONS AT GRACE FELLOWSHIP OF SAN DIEGO AND LAUREL BIBLE CHAPEL.
Dr. Cory Gonyo and Dr. John Howard served on his committee.
07/23/2026
Drs. Camden Pulliam and Jonathan Leeman are leading this group of students in the on-campus portion of their Ecclesiology seminar this week.
07/22/2026
Congratulations to Roger (Andy) Taylor! ๐
Yesterday Andy successfully defended his dissertation titled: MITIGATING PASTORAL DISTRESS BY REEXAMINING PASTORAL IDENTITY AMONG SELECTED PASTORS OF THE OKLAHOMA BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Dr. Kenneth J. Parker and Dr. Tony Felich served on his committee.
07/21/2026
Congratulations to Ethan Sandusky! ๐
Today Ethan successfully defended his dissertation titled: EQUIPPING THE PARENTS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BOWIE, TEXAS, TO DISCIPLE THEIR CHILDREN.
Dr. Rhenn Cherry and Dr. Dale Johnson served on his committee.