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18 courses with the subject DGEN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

DGEN 580Practicum (requires prior approval of the dean in order to be considered a summative experience)
Subject
DGEN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 590Independent Study (requires prior approval of the dean in order to be considered a summative

experience)

Subject
DGEN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 597Comprehensive Exam (3) One of two culminating experience options for most Master of Arts

concentrations, the exam evaluates the student’s attainment of program objectives. Normally taken during the final semester of the program, the exam consists of questions in both the student’s area of concentration and the program’s core courses. Prerequisite: dean approval. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 685 Seminar (1-4) Critical analysis of pastoral issues in light of biblical, historical, and theological resources the student must draw upon from courses in the relevant degree program. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in synthesizing biblical, historical, and theological knowledge by thinking through a number of issues related to Christian life. DGEN 689 Study Tour Option (3) Provides various domestic and global tour settings as immersion learning contexts for biblical studies, Christian doctrine, Intercultural Studies and history and/or practical theology areas of study. Offered once per academic year. Cross-listed with RTCH 779. DGEN 697 Preparing a Thesis Proposal (3) Ordinarily for those preparing for advanced study. Refining a thesis topic through wide reading, developing a thesis, database searching, building a bibliography, writing a literature review, and preparing a formal thesis proposal. Prerequisites: second-year status and the approval of the professor. DGEN 699 Thesis (3) Developing the thesis proposal from DGEN 697 into an extended, well-written document incorporating critical analysis and synthesis, and involving original work. Follows the timeline and structure of the Thesis Manual. Prerequisite: at least a B in DGEN 697. DGEN 699a-c Thesis Continuation (1-3) A continuation for DGEN 699. Prerequisite: an IP in DGEN 699.

Subject
DGEN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
Alias
RTCH 779
DGEN 685Seminar (requires prior approval of the dean in order to be considered a summative experience)
Subject
DGEN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 689Study Tour3

Capstone Courses (6 credits): Students in this degree select one of the following capstone options. Master’s Thesis: Students must have achieved a minimum 3.7 GPA in their M.Div. program, or School o approval, to be eligible for the thesis capstone.

Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 697Preparing a Master’s Thesis3
Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 699Master’s Thesis3

* If a student does not complete the thesis in the required six credits, they will enroll for the following one-credit course each semester until the thesis is completed. DGEN 699a Master’s Thesis Continuation (1) Master of Divinity in Theology & Ministry (M.Div.) (Program delivered entirely online) The Master of Divinity in Theology & Ministry is a 72-credit-hour seminary degree that prepares men and women for professional ministry leadership roles. It is a comprehensive degree incorporating elements of both practical ministry and academic studies. The M.Div. is ideal for preparing students for full-time Christian service leading to ordination by providing training and mentoring for the general practice of ministry in a church, parachurch organization, or a specialized ministry setting. The M.Div. degree is the standard prerequisite for most terminal seminary degrees. The M.Div. in Theology & Ministry is available in the following concentrations: • Biblical Languages • Biblical Studies • Chaplain Ministry • Christian Discipleship • Christian Theology • Church & Ministry • Church History • Church Planting • Digital Ministry & Artificial Intelligence • Interdisciplinary Studies • Marketplace Ministry • Missiology • Spiritual Formation • Worship & Theology University Requirement (Must be completed in first semester)

Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 710Advanced Research Methodologies (3) Contemporary conventions of advanced academic research and

communication. Introduces newly emerging possibilities for framing inquiries and for gathering, organizing and critically examining data. DGEN 781 Guided Research (3) Guided and focused advanced research on a specific topic, preferably related to the dissertation. Topics of research must be arranged with the course instructor. Repeatable for credit. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 789 Study Tour (3) Provides opportunities for guided doctoral level immersion in domestic and global settings as an applied learning contexts for biblical studies, Christian doctrine, Intercultural Studies and history and/or practical theology areas of study. Cross-listed with DGEN 689.

Subject
DGEN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
Alias
DGEN 689
DGEN 780Teaching Practicum3
Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 781Guided Research21

Doctoral Candidacy Phase

Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
21
Credits (max)
21
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 796Proposal Development (3) Guided formulation of a proposal for a post-graduate thesis or dissertation

Refining a topic through wide reading, development, database searching, building a bibliography, writing a literature review. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite: Taken in last semester of coursework phase. DGEN 799 Th.M. Thesis (3) Developing the thesis proposal from DGEN 796 into an extended, well-written document incorporating critical analysis and synthesis, and involving original work. Follows the timeline and structure of the Thesis Manual to produce a Th.M. Thesis of 30,000-40,000 words. Prerequisite: DGEN 797. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 799a Th.M. Thesis Continuation (1) A continuation for DGEN 799. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: an IP in DGEN 799. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 801 Ph.D. Residency 1st Year (1) The first year residency of the Ph.D. program focuses on the attitudes, skills and abilities needed to flourish in a doctoral program. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 802 Ph.D. Residency 2nd Year (1) The second year residency of the Ph.D. program aims to strengthen critical thinking skills, research approaches, and scholarly writing in doctoral dissertation work. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite: DGEN 801. Regent University 218

Subject
DGEN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 797Th.M. Comprehensive Examination

Capstone (3 credit hours) Students in this degree are required to take the following capstone courses:

Subject
DGEN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 799Th.M. Thesis3

* If a student does not complete the thesis in the required three credits, they will enroll for the following one-credit course each semester until the thesis is completed. DGEN 799a Th.M. Thesis Continuation (1)

Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 801Ph.D. Residency 1st Year1
Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 802Ph.D. Residency 2nd Year1
Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 803Ph.D. Residency 3rd Year1

Concentration (18 credit hours) Students in this degree choose one concentration from the following subjects. Biblical Studies: The following 18 credits are required courses for this concentration.

Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 897Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam (3) This course is the first part of the Ph.D. culminating experience. The

comprehensive exam evaluates the student’s comprehensive knowledge of the course work in the program, a personal philosophy of teaching statement, and the viability of the dissertation proposal. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite: DGEN 796. DGEN 899 Ph.D. Dissertation (3) Dissertation with original study and research using historical, critical, biblical and theological tools and analysis focusing on an approved topic or issue. Second part of the Ph.D. culminating experience. Repeatable for credit for a maximum of 12 credits. Prerequisite: DGEN 897. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 899a Ph.D. Dissertation Continuation (1) A continuation for DGEN 899. Prerequisite: an IP in DGEN 899. Repeatable for credit. Pass/No Pass. HCHT 500 The Faith Once Delivered (3) An examination of key tenets of the Christian faith from a biblical, historical, and renewal perspective. Focuses on the unifying and creedal facets of Christianity for the purpose of ministry training and personal renewal.

Subject
DGEN
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu
DGEN 899Ph.D. Dissertation3

* DGEN 899 is repeated in four consecutive semesters for a total of 12 credits. * If a student does not complete the dissertation in the required 12 credits, they will enroll for the following one- credit course each semester until the dissertation is completed. DGEN 899a Ph.D. Dissertation Continuation (1)

Subject
DGEN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.regent.edu

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