Doctor of Greek Language
and Literature (D.GLL.)
Mastering the Language of the New Testament for Scholarly Excellence
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Doctor of Greek Language and Literature (D.Gk.Lit.) is an advanced doctoral program designed to develop expert-level proficiency in Biblical and Classical Greek, advanced linguistic research, and the critical interpretation of Greek literary and biblical texts. The program equips scholars, educators, translators, and ministry leaders with the academic excellence and research skills necessary to engage the Greek Scriptures and ancient literature in their original language while contributing to biblical scholarship, theological education, translation, and Christian ministry worldwide.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Advanced Greek Proficiency
Biblical Text Exegesis
Greek Literary Analysis
Linguistic Research Skills
Scholarly Academic Writing
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR
01
CORE FOUNDATIONS
(18 Credits)
Semester 1
- DGLL 701
- DGLL 702
- DGLL 703
- Advanced Greek Syntax and Semantics (3)
- Classical Greek Literature: Epic, Tragedy, and Rhetoric (3)
- Advanced Research Methodology in Philology I (3)
Semester 2
- DGLL 704
- DGLL 705
- DGLL 706
- Hellenistic Greek: Septuagint and Early Christian Texts (3)
- Greek Literary Criticism and Hermeneutics (3)
- Advanced Research Methods in Greek Philology II (3)
YEAR
02
SPECIALIZATION & MINISTRY PRACTICE
(18 CREDITS)
Semester 1
- DGLL 711
- DGLL 712
- DGLL 713
- Greek Epigraphy, Papyrology, and Inscriptions (3)
- Byzantine Greek Literature and Theology (3)
- Contemporary Issues in Greek Linguistics (3)
Semester 2
- DGLL 714
- DGLL 715
- DGLL 716
- Pedagogy of Teaching Greek as a Classical and Biblical Language (3)
- Research Practicum I: Textual Criticism and Manuscript Studies (3)
- Research Practicum II: Translation and Interpretation (3)
YEAR
03
Dissertation & Advanced Seminars
(24 Credits)
Semester 1
- DGLL 801
- DGLL 802
- DGLL 803
- DGLL 804
- Advanced Seminar in Classical and Biblical Greek (3)
- Comparative Seminar: Greek, Hebrew, and Latin Literature (3)
- Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
- Comprehensive Exam (3)
Semester 2
- DGLL 805
- Dissertation Research and Writing (12)
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Program Duration: 3–5 years
Total Credit Hours: 60 (post-master’s level)
Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum
Teaching System: Semester system (Distance Learning)
Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year
Medium of Instruction: English
Department: Biblical Languages and Literature Studies
Faculty: Greek Language and Literature
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Master of Greek Language and Literature or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1800
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Biblical Scholar
- Greek Professor
- Research Theologian
- Bible Translator
- Biblical Author
- Theological Consultant
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 credit hours.
- Passing of comprehensive examination.
- Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation (50,000–70,000 words).
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Contribution to Greek scholarship through one of the following:
o Critical edition of a Greek text,
o A new translation with commentary,
o A philological or literary study with original insights.
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