31 Theology PhD Degree Programs

Are there any theological truths that you embrace as accurate but which you do not see manifest in your life? Do you want to go beyond a merely intellectual faith? Knowledge without revelation and the release of faith to have the truth realized through experience keeps truth unproven and mere theory. Are you ready to move your theology out of your head and into your life? If so, then a Doctoral Degree in Theology from Christian Leadership University is exactly what you’ve been searching for.

The purpose of doctoral studies in the field of Historical and Systematic Theology is for students to cultivate, in the usual way for advanced studies, their ability to think theologically and to deepen their knowledge of the theological tradition in its historical and systematic dimensions on an expert level. Students learn to critically analyze and reflect on the knowledge acquired and methods used in their field and to interpret them both in their own specific contexts and in the interdisciplinary settings of contemporary scholarly knowledge. Depending on the subject of their dissertation project, their studies are focused on a specific specialized field of historical or systematic theology (for example, church history, the history of dogma, systematic theology, or dogmatics), but at the same time, they retain the appropriate breadth of vision and interdisciplinary orientation that pertains to all branches of theology.

The purpose of doctoral studies in the field of Practical and Ecumenical Theology and Theological Ethics is for students to cultivate, in the usual way for advanced studies, their ability to think theologically and to deepen their knowledge of the theological tradition in its ecumenical, practical, and ethical dimensions on an expert level. Students learn to critically analyze and reflect on the knowledge acquired and methods used in their field and to interpret them both in their own specific contexts and in the interdisciplinary settings of contemporary scholarly knowledge. Depending on the subject of their dissertation project, their studies are focused on the relevant specialization in the field of ecumenical or practical theology (for example, homiletics, catechetics, poimenics, practical ecclesiology, hymnology, or missiology), or on theological ethics or Christian social work (diaconia). At the same time, however, they retain the appropriate breadth of vision and interdisciplinary orientation that pertains to all branches of theology.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.

*This program is taught in German

The Doctor of International Business objective is to help students to pursue an academic career in a university rather than teaching them the required skills to manage people in a multinational corporation.

The PhD in Theology and Religious Studies offers a flexible program designed for students who want to explore their specific interests in religion deeply. It provides opportunities for independent res...

The doctoral study programme “Theology and Religious Studies” offers its students to learn the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to do independent research. Together with academic staff students can participate in research projects and giving lectures. The study programme also offers the opportunity to take part in processes that are connected with research and its communication to wider society – international and national conferences, lectures of guest lecturers, seminars of dissertation themes and also science popularization events. In this study programme, the important tendencies in theology and religious research are taken into account focusing its theoretical aspects on the globalised character of religious phenomena. Special attention during seminars is given to the methodology of research and the writing and publishing process of publications. Successfully graduating from this programme, PhD candidates will be prepared for work in academic and other research institutions, as well as they will be able to work as high-level professionals outside of the academic environment. Within this study programme, there will be a common module with the doctoral programme of Theology and Religious Studies School in Tartu University.

At the third cycle level, students can acquire the degrees of Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies en Théologie, Doctor of Theology and Aggregated Master of Higher Education in Theology.

Pursuing a PhD in Religion, Theology, and the Bible offers an in-depth research experience for students interested in exploring religious traditions, scriptural analysis, or theological concepts. The ...

A PhD degree from the Faculty of Theology qualifies candidates to undertake an academic career and other work requiring a high level of competence and skills. We have an interdisciplinary and international-oriented environment and offer supervision and follow-up in active research environments.

Laidlaw Graduate School (LGS) may offer advice to students who wish to apply to the Australian College of Theology (ACT) to undertake their Doctor of Theology (ThD) degree and provide academic supervision. The ThD is the highest award of the ACT.

The primary goal of the concentration in Theology and Science is to promote creative mutual interaction between natural science and academic theology.

Trinity’s Ph.D. Practical Theology is a European-style Ph.D. degree well suited for those who wish to deeply investigate an aspect of practical theology. Over the past forty years Practical Theology or applied theology has taken its rightful place in the academy. For both practitioners and academics, the discovery of God’s work in the church and the world through rigorous and critical reading and learning is what practical theology affords. Practical theologians now make a huge contribution to every field of learning from missiology to church history and from Christian leadership to church ministry.

The Theology, Ethics, and Philosophy course of study at Boston University School of Theology support work in theology and ethics that is historically engaged, philosophically-informed, interdisciplinary, and transformative for scholarship and religious life communities.