Online Master in Comparative Theology

The School of Theology and Interfaith Studies at EUCLID (Euclid University) offers a primary external (distance or online) degree program specifically called: Master of Arts in Comparative Christian Theology (MCCT).

For Roman Catholic students, it is useful to note that the degree is recognized by the Holy See under applicable UNESCO conventions. For Eastern Orthodox students, it is useful to note that a dual-degree option with the St Gregory Nazianzen Orthodox Institute to combine an ecclesiastical degree with a public intergovernmental degree.

On the Catholic side, the program’s Principal Faculty is Fr Jose Kuruchavira, a Salesian priest based in Rome (also teaching at the Salesian Pontifical University).

Academic Presentation

In the context of its interfaith / inter-religious mandate, EUCLID offers a online master degree in comparative theology that is primarily focused on Christianity but which also covers fundamentals of comparative religion.

Our faculty group has identify ‘must read’ textbooks that are combined with engaging multimedia resources including lectures and debates. EUCLID’s world-class LMS platform delivers the material in a logical progression which is both academic rigorous and achievable for part-time students.

Also a Master’s thesis is technically optional, EUCLID recommends that all students consider producing a thesis on an area of interest in comparative theology.

Possible areas of specialization include:

• Comparative Liturgical studies
• Comparative Hermeneutics
• Ecumenical Studies
• Dialectic and Apologetics
• Comparative World Religions

EUCLID faculty members at work:

EUCLID congratulates Fr Jose Kuruvachira on the occasion of his recent meeting with Pope Francis held at the Vatican on January 9th 2014. The Pope had invited our distinguished EUCLID faculty member to mark Fr Jose Kuruvachira’s ordination jubilee and personally received a letter about EUCLID’s important work in ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue (Rome; January 2014).

	Academic Paper by Jose Kuruvachira on “Dialogue and Mission”
	Academic Paper by Jose Kuruvachira on “Revelation”