PhD Theological and Religious Research at University of Münster

Programme overview

Structured Ph.D. programme in Theological and Religion-related Research at the Protestant Theology Faculty of the University of Münster, leading to the degree Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). It covers Biblical Studies, Ancient Judaism, History of Christianity, Philosophy of Religion, Contemporary Christianity, Studies in Ministry, Christian Education and Religious Studies.

Faculty: Protestant Theology Faculty | Duration: The doctoral study component should normally last no longer than eight semesters | Study mode: full-time; doctoral programme (Promotion) | Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

A structured doctoral study in the chosen focus area with courses, a dissertation in German or English and a public oral defence (Disputation); the process has a qualification phase and an examination phase.

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Entry requirements

Admission to the doctorate requires, as a rule, a completed relevant university degree; the exact requirements are set in the faculty's doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung).

Duration: The doctoral study component should normally last no longer than eight semesters

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