Northwind Theological Seminary
Archaeology
&
Biblical Studies
Carl Savage, D.Min, Ph.D
Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies
Senior Faculty
Professor of Biblical Studies & Archaeology
Director - The Center for Archaeology & Biblical Studies
In addition to being a retired ordained United Methodist with over 20 years of pastoral experience, Dr. Carl Savage is an American religion scholar and registered professional archaeologist. He was the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and an Associate Professor of Biblical Archaeology at the Drew University Theological School.
He has particular interests in biblical studies, biblical archaeology, Christian origins, Second Temple Period Judaism, and narrative research in ministry. A specialist in the first century who studies the origins of Christianity and Judaism, Savage searches for material culture artifacts to back up the hypotheses of scholars who rely on written sources to describe ancient civilizations. You have to have something that can substantiate what you're saying the world was like.
He has written and edited several books, including Narrative Research in Ministry (Wayne E. Oates Institute, 2008) and Biblical Bethsaida (Lexington Books; Reprint edition, 2016), Equipping the Saints: Mobilizing Laity for Ministry (Abingdon 2000), as well as numerous articles on both ministry practice and archaeology.
This Doctoral degree is an accredited degree of advanced study delivered in an accelerated format.
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Two Concentrations
Archaeology: The Archaeology Program is dedicated to fostering a dialogue between intellectual tradition and all areas of study and contemporary culture through scholarly research, publications, and ongoing programs for faculty, students, and the general public. This degree requires experience on an archaeological dig site in addition to the coursework in the Course of Study. Previous Learning experience can be awarded for previous experience on dig sites after evaluation by Northwind Academic.
Biblical Studies: The Biblical Languages Program is dedicated to fostering a dialogue between intellectual tradition and all areas of study and contemporary culture through scholarly research, publications, and ongoing programs for faculty, students, and the general public.
Doctor in Theology & Ministry
36 Credits
A certified degree delivered
in an accelerated format.
Course of Study
YEAR ONE:
Starting Well Experience
Foundations of
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
Contextualization of
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
Readings I in
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
YEAR TWO:
Readings II in
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
Readings III in
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
Dissertation & Defense
Continuing Well Experience
Prerequisite: Master's Degree
Archaeology or Biblical Studies|PATH program provides a path for those engaged in ministry to complete a Master's Degree concurrently in the first year of the DThM Degree. REQUEST a proposal.
Students who graduate will receive a
CPCA Commission certified degree from NTS.
Doctor of Theology
42 Credits
An accredited degree delivered
in an accelerated format.
Course of Study
YEAR ONE:
Foundations of
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
Contextualization of
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
Readings I in
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
YEAR TWO:
Readings II in
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
Readings III in
Archaeology or Biblical Studies
Comprehensive Exam
Dissertation
Defense
Continuing Well Experience
Prerequisite: Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
NTS Courses have been mapped onto Kairos University degree requirements.
Students who graduate will receive an ATS-accredited degree from Kairos University.
Students in this degree apply to NTS and are officially enrolled and admitted to both institutions.
Publish Your Doctoral Project
During the Project Experience, students will complete a Manuscript as their Doctoral Treatise Paper.
During the Defense Advance, students defend their Manuscript to their fellow students and visiting faculty.
Following a successful Defense, students will have the opportunity to publish their peer-reviewed Manuscripts.
Program Outcomes
With a focus on rich theological reflection on ministry practice, the Doctor of Theology will help you develop and deepen your knowledge of theological content, be more fully formed in Christian character, and generate new understandings of the craft of ministry. Through the program, you will develop and demonstrate proficiency in its eight outcomes: Starting Well, Specialized Inquiry: Literature and History, Specialized Inquiry: Concepts and Models, Specialized Inquiry: Practices and Methods, Integration: Macro Context, Integration: Micro Context, Generative Learning, and Continuing Well.
Dissertation
As part of the Doctor of Theology program, you will be invited to generate for dissemination high-level scholarly research within a specialized theological field of inquiry toward the improvement of ministry praxis. You will work alongside a mentor team crafted around your specialized field of inquiry, and your entire learning experience may be individualized and contextualized as much as possible toward exploring your degree concentration and research focus.
Customized Learning Experiences
Learning experiences in Kairos are built around an invitation for students to explore some aspect of their vocation, Christian thought and practice, or the human experience. As a Doctor of Theology student, you will be able to engage in individualized and guided learning experiences that encourage deep theological reflection on ministry practice within your context and tradition.