Category Archives: Preparation

Should You Get a PhD in Biblical Studies?

Posted on August 12, 2012 by gkarakey

Introduction Greetings all. I just finished reading Peter Enns’ insightful post on whether evangelicals should pursue a PhD in Biblical Studies. I have to say, it’s a cold, hard dose of reality for anyone with idealistic (or overly spiritualized) academic … Continue reading →

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PhD Tips: The Dissertation Proposal – Helpful Advice

Posted on December 31, 2011 by gkarakey

photo credit: JaseCurtis Introduction If you are applying to a dissertation only PhD program (as in the U.K or Europe), your main point of entry will occur through your dissertation proposal. This document, which is relatively small in size given … Continue reading →

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Top 7 Phd Tips and Words of Advice

Posted on June 26, 2011 by gkarakey

Introduction After 2+ years of experiencing the rigors of a PhD program (thinking about it, filling out the application as well as the research and writing), I now respectfully submit my top seven PhD tips for prospective students.  (Note: I … Continue reading →

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Super advice for aspiring New Testament PhD students

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Gustavo

I have been super busy over the past week teaching an intensive Bible Interpretation class (in Lima, Peru of all places).  Thus, I have not been able to make timely updates to this blog. However, I just ran across a … Continue reading →

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British or U.S. PhD? That depends on your criteria…

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Gustavo

Introduction A question that is often asked in contemplating doctoral studies is, “Which PhD program is better, one from the U.K. (or other dissertation only program) or one from the U.S?  Often, the answers tend to be too simplistic (i.e. … Continue reading →

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A biblical studies PhD: An empty academic pursuit?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Gustavo

Introduction Writing a dissertation brings you face to face with quite a bit of scholarly literature (sometimes, when you sleep on your desk like I do, this can be quite literal). As I’ve pored through reams and reams of erudite … Continue reading →

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The beginning…

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Gustavo

Introduction Welcome to this first post on PhD Tips and Dissertation Advice. I decided to start this blog as a way to share some helpful tips for those in the pre- or current stage of a doctoral dissertation. Whether you’re … Continue reading →

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