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Online PhD in Comparative Christian Theology

Program Type

Program Type: PhD

School / Institute

School of Theology and Interfaith Studies

Study Mode

Online (Asynchonous)

Duration

Target duration: 3 to 3.5 year

Tuition

USD 169 per credit hour

Scholarships

Full (officials of PS); 15% off (ECOWAS and IGOs)

Overview

This online PhD in Comparative Theology is primarily focused on comparative Christian theology but with significant coverage of world religions and interfaith studies. For this reason, this degree is specifically labeled as a PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) in Comparative Christian Theology (DCCT).

Its aim is to offer a broad, deep and objective review of the main expressions of Christian theology and ecclesial structures. This includes:

soteriology
ecclesiology
Reformation themes
major theologians.

For Roman Catholic students, it is useful to note that the degree is recognized by the Holy See under applicable UNESCO conventions. Notably, the program is also supported by several Roman Catholic priests.

The program also contains an adequate coverage of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Christianity.

Ambassador Hanna (EUCLID graduate and now faculty member) with the UNESCO Director-General.

The EUCLID Deputy Secretary-General with current US President Joe Biden

H.E. Amb. Collen Kelapile, long-time EUCLID faculty, UN ECOSOC President

President (the Prime Minister) Touadéra presenting a EUCLID degree (New York)

VIP Graduation (Permanent Mission of Guyana to the UN)

Academic Presentation

EUCLID’s doctoral program in comparative theology begins with a solid foundation in academic writing, research, and critical thinking. Beyond these fundamental competencies, our faculty group has identified ‘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 academically rigorous and achievable for part-time students.

This program uses a large number of public moderated debates as learning instruments to consider comparative theology both from the perspective of apologetics as well as ecumenical convergence.

Possible areas of specialization include:

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

EUCLID faculty members at work:

EUCLID is the only university to have won the UN World Interfaith Harmony Prize in 2016, delivered by H.M. King Abdullah of Jordan at the Royal Palace of Amman (below)

Below: Fr Matija Maticic presenting his doctoral dissertation via video conference at EUCLID's EU liaison office in Montpellier, France. Fr Maticic is the episcopal vicar of the Cathedral of St Vitus in Rijeka (Croatia).

Below: EUCLID is an official partner of the Ecclesiastical Order of Saint John Chrysostom whose patron is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jos.

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Requirements

Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database or otherwise duly recognized/accredited. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered for Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) who may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.

Program Outline

PRIMARY COURSES
Code	Course Name	USCH
ACA-401D	International Academic Writing (Doctorate) View Syllabus	3
TPH-499	Argumentation and Critical Thinking View Syllabus	2
TREL-4680	Philosophy of Religion View Syllabus	1
TREL-6172	Comparative Religion View Syllabus	3
THE-333	The Canon of Scriptures View Syllabus	3
THE-481	History of Development of Christian Doctrine View Syllabus	4
THE-483	Early Christian Doctrines View Syllabus	2
THE-545	Systematic Theology (Evangelical) View Syllabus	3
OTH-367	Orthodox Dogmatic Theology View Syllabus	4
CAT-150	Catholic Theology View Syllabus	4
THE-404	Comparative Christian Theology - Debates View Syllabus	6
T-DTH1	Doctoral Thesis 1/5 View Syllabus	5
T-DTH2	Doctoral Thesis 2/5 View Syllabus	5
T-DTH3	Doctoral Thesis 3/5 View Syllabus	5
T-DTH4	Doctoral Thesis 4/5 View Syllabus	5
T-DTH5	Doctoral Thesis 5/5 View Syllabus	5
	Total Credit Hours (USCH):	60

ELECTIVE COURSES

Note: All courses available in the EUCLID database can be considered elective, after review and approval by your EUCLID counselor. Graduate level degrees may include a certain number of undergraduate electives. Likewise, undergraduate roadmaps may be built using graduate level courses. Again, prospective students are reminded that the final degree roadmap must be reviewed and approved by the Admissions Officer to ensure logical progression of subjects covered and conformity with international standards.

STANDARD DEGREE ROADMAP - SUGGESTED ELECTIVES
Code	Course Name	US Credits
EC-300	Early Church Studies View Syllabus	2
PAT-601	Patristics I (Early Church Fathers) View Syllabus	3
PAT-602	Patristics II (Latter Church Fathers) View Syllabus	3
THE-485	The Church at 325 (Eusebius: Church History) View Syllabus	2
TPH-4477	Introduction to Greek Philosophy View Syllabus	1
TREL-6100	Great World Religions, 2nd Edition: All 5 Religions (Set) View Syllabus	3
TREL-647	Early Christianity: The Experience of the Divine View Syllabus	1
TREL-653	Old Testament Background / Overview View Syllabus	1
TREL-897	American Religious History View Syllabus	2
DDS-600	Doctoral Directed Studies View Syllabus	3
PHI-400	Philosophical Foundations View Syllabus	3
THE-840	Eastern Orthodox / Roman Catholic Comparative Studies View Syllabus	3

Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.

Employment Outlook

This PhD in Comparative Christian Theology provides an outstanding academic preparation to its students for service in churches and institutions of higher learning. Its main purpose is to offer an engaging and academically sound graduate program to anyone interested in comparative theology with a significant amount of dialectical engagement, in the tradition of the European disputatio format.

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