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PhD Protestant Theology at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

Writing a dissertation at the Faculty of Theology is most usually done within a doctoral degree programme in Theology. In addition to writing a dissertation and the final oral dissertation examination [Rigorosum] or dissertation defence [Disputation], the Examination and Study Regulations require credits from four modules that serve to expand the candidate’s academic skills and foster exchange among doctoral candidates: These include lecturing before the doctoral colloquium and acquiring additional qualifications in the humanities, teaching in higher education or academic organisation).

Faculty: Faculty of Theology  |  Duration: Six semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Limited admission (application to the Faculty). Application deadline: March 15 (for the summer semester) and Sept. 15 (for winter semester).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: Six semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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