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Christian Leadership University
Doctor of Christian Philosophy (Online)
- Orlando, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
Distance Learning
English
Major in any of the following concentrations: Biblical Studies, Christian Arts, Christian Counseling, Christian Entrepreneurship, Christian Leadership, Divine Healing, Intercession, Ministry, Missions and Evangelism, Prophetic Ministry, Worship Ministry, or Youth Ministry.


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Terra Nova University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Humanities
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning
English, Spanish, Italian
The human sciences underline the importance and value of the analysis of the human being from an integrated historical, philosophical, and artistic perspective. Through an in-depth examination of world history, politics, religion, philosophy and art. Students in this research course should investigate how perspectives influence each other. Art is perceived as the expression of historical events and ideas governing a particular era. History is recognized as the confrontation between ideas, society and politics and their evolution. The ideas that characterize an epoch derive from the analysis of previous philosophical failures. A PhD by research should address the great crises of this century in a different way: globalization, environmental degradation, social divide and cultural clashes.


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The Euler-Franeker Memorial University
Online PhD in Bioethics (Clinical and Global Health Bioethics)
- Willemstad, Curaçao
PhD
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
In cooperation with EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based institution with a university mandate, EULER offers to select students from the general public an online PhD in bioethics which covers both clinical and global health bioethical issues.


University of Lodz
PhD in Doctoral School of Humanities
- Łódź, Poland
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English, Polish
University of Lodz Doctoral School of Humanities provides support and guidance to those seeking a PhD in Humanities that prepare dissertations in the following disciplines: Archaeology, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Literary studies, Cultural and religious studies, Art Studies, Ethnology, and cultural anthropology (since the academic year 2024/2025).


Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Sde Boker, Israel
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts degree in the Departments of Behavioral Sciences, Bible and Ancient Near-Eastern Studies, Hebrew Language, Hebrew Literature, History, and Philosophy.
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Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Doctorate in Medieval Studies
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The Doctorate in Medieval Studies is a unique offer at SUG and constitutes a novel alternative in the field of Humanities. Its main objective is to provide students with interdisciplinary and transversal training, so that they acquire the highest level of professional and research training.


Royal College of Art
MPhil/PhD Arts & Humanities
- London, United Kingdom
PhD, M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Arts and humanities is a dynamic interplay between theory and practice. The School provides expert supervision across the spectrum of art and writing practice, art and design history and theory, curating, and criticism. We welcome proposals for theoretical and practice-led projects, industrial collaborations, and technologically focused research.


University of Ljubljana
PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
PhD
Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Humanities and Social Sciences doctoral programme is a joint programme for all of the social science and humanities subjects offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Arts, in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Work, the Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television, the Academy of Music, the Faculty of Theology, and the Academy of Fine Arts and Design. The programme emphasises the connection between study and research, cooperation among institutions, the European mobility of students and teachers, and the development of interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to study and research.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Tromsø, Norway
- Harstad, Norway
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The PhD program in the humanities and social sciences offers a research programme that qualifies candidates for work in academia or other areas in which there is a strong demand for scientific insight and analytical thinking. The research programme is offered in a range of subjects and has different areas of specialisation.


Charles University Faculty of Arts
Ph.D. in Translation Studies
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Graduates have a sound grounding in research methods in the humanities, particularly in the study of relationships between languages/cultures; knowledge of information sources and the ability to assess their relevance to the pair of languages/cultures of their choice; a thorough grounding in the theoretical concepts of translation and interpreting and the ability to apply them to the analysis of the translation / interpreting market and procedures. They are equipped to produce and edit extensive scientific texts and to evaluate the quality of writings in translation and interpreting studies. They are capable of theoretical reflection on particular products/situations related to translation studies within their linguistic, cultural, historical and social contexts, and are able to present their findings to the academic communities.


University of Cyprus
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Doctorate in French Studies (Ph.D.)
- Aglantzia, Cyprus
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
French
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The Ph.D. Program in French Studies provides students with a contemporary and specialized education and allows them to acquire scientific expertise in the rich cultural field of French Studies. The Ph.D. program in French Studies allows exploring the linguistic and literary richness of a French tradition in constant revitalization through the perspective of various theoretical and methodological approaches, thus connecting the expected creativity and originality of a doctoral dissertation with the requirements of epistemological, technical, and deontological norms.


SOAS University of London
(MPhil/PhD) in Film Studies
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Centre for Creative Industries, Media, and Screen Studies (CCIMSS) invites applications for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in film and screen studies with particular reference to Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East. The Centre’s geographical focus on film/screen industries and movements beyond the dominant Western ‘global’ Hollywood and European economies of production, distribution and exhibition, makes the Centre unique in its approach.


United School for Liberal Studies
Doctorate in Global Studies
- Barcelona, Spain
- Brussels, Belgium
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PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Doctorate in Global Studies degree awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.


EUCLID (Euclid University)
PhD in Inter-Religious Dialogue and Diplomacy / Interfaith Studies
- Washington, USA
- Gambia Online, Gambia
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
A specialized online Ph.D. offered by an intergovernmental university with recognized expertise in interfaith studies.


University of Johannesburg
PhD in Film and Television Studies
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctoral study program comprises a thesis that makes an original contribution to the field of Film and Television Studies on a topic selected in consultation with the Departmental Chairperson.


Universidade Santiago de Compostela
PhD in Literature and Cultural Studies
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The Doctoral Program in Literature and Cultural Studies is characterized by an emphasis on literary studies from different methodological and linguistic perspectives, with an openness towards cultural analysis. Among the previous programs that are part of this new proposal are the Theory of Literature and Comparative Literature, originally linked to a Mundus Master, and the Study and Annotation of Spanish Literary Texts. Likewise, other programs are incorporated that are registered in the fields of Latin, Greek, Italian, French, Galician, Portuguese and German philology.


University of Cyprus
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Doctorate in Translation Studies (Ph.D.)
- Aglantzia, Cyprus
PhD
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
English
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The doctoral program in Translation Studies is designed for students who wish to undertake theoretical or applied research in areas of written language and cultural transfer (Translation) or oral language and cultural transfer (Interpreting), with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives.


University of Johannesburg
PhD in Biblical Studies
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The DLitt et Phil (Biblical Studies) program is a research program, comprising predominantly theoretical work, and normally does not require work-based learning or vocational training. The Doctoral program is by nature an advanced specialization in either OT or NT (or both), building on the specialization level already reached on the Master’s level.
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Learn more about Humanities Doctoral degree programs
A Doctoral degree in Humanities enables you to explore complex cultural narratives and philosophical questions that shape human experience. This level of study deepens your understanding and critical analysis of various disciplines, preparing you for advanced research and scholarship.
Through in-depth seminars and independent research, you'll engage with historical texts, ethical theories, and artistic expressions. In this environment, scholars build confidence as they engage with new perspectives, pushing the boundaries of knowledge. You'll develop specific skills like constructing and defending original thesis arguments, applying interdisciplinary methodologies, and conducting rigorous qualitative and quantitative analyses.
As a doctoral student, you'll also gain experience in teaching and mentorship, essential for an academic career. Common paths after graduation include roles in higher education, research institutions, cultural organizations, and policy-making bodies. The insights you gain can lead to global opportunities in various fields, making your expertise highly valued across diverse sectors.