Doctor of Theology

Doctor of Theology (Latin: Doctor Theologiae, abbreviated D.Th., Th.D., D.Theol., or Dr. theol.) is a terminal academic degree in theology. It is a research degree that is considered by the U.S. National Science Foundation to be the equivalent of a Doctor of Philosophy.[1] Theology is defined as the nature and study of God and religious belief.

References

  1. Structure of the U.S. Education System: Research Doctorate Degrees, International Affairs Office, U.S. Department of Education, February 2008, retrieved 2010-07-02