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PhD Diakoniewissenschaft (Dr. phil.) at Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University, Germany

Programme overview

Part-time doctoral programme aimed at managers from the (social) economy and the church who want a scientific qualification. Leads to Dr. phil.; the programme can be started every two years in the winter semester.

Faculty: Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology  |  Duration: 5 semesters (2.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: see the applicable doctoral regulations  |  Location: Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The centre is a dissertation treating current questions of diaconal research and practice from an interdisciplinary perspective, supported by seven three-day teaching events over two years, small coaching groups, individual supervision by professors from two disciplines and public presentations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Acceptance as a doctoral candidate and fulfilment of the entry requirements of the faculty's doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung); then apply for enrolment.

Intake: see the applicable doctoral regulations

Duration: 5 semesters (2.5 years)

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