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Online PhD in Interfaith Dialogue and Diplomacy

Program Type

Program Type: PhD

School / Institute

School of Theology and Interfaith Studies

Study Mode

Online (Asynchonous)

Duration

Target duration: 3 to 3.5 years

Tuition

USD 169 per credit hour

Scholarships

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

Overview

EUCLID is in a unique position to offer the world’s leading online PhD in interfaith studies, specifically labeled as "interfaith dialogue and diplomacy":

as an intergovernmental university with a specific mandate in inter-religious dialogue
as the winner of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week Prize

It is the only doctoral program in interfaith studies organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents, currently counting senior diplomats (to France / UNESCO) as a program graduate.

This PhD program is a balanced and in-depth zero-residency program delivered by a treaty-based and treaty-practicing institution, and as stated by the United Nations in a rare instance of explicit confirmation, “the UN Secretariat recognizes Euclide- Pole Universitaire Euclide and the other four UN institutions … as being accredited.”

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

This specialized PhD focuses on the intersection of theology, interfaith practice and diplomacy, including the actual application of interfaith skills in the community, rather than the advancement of academic knowledge for its own sake. Both programs place a special emphasis on contemporary Islam, Muslim-Christian dialogue, secularism and “Laïcité,” as well as de-radicalization and mediation.

Within certain parameters, this online PhD in interfaith studies is customizable, with elective courses focusing on:

Specific world religions
Inter-cultural issues
Mediation and conflict resolution
Inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations
Radicalization and de-radicalization
“A Common Word” and Muslim -Christian relations

INTERFAITH VISIBILITY IN ACTION

EUCLID is very active and widely recognized for its leadership in interfaith studies. In 2016, EUCLID was awarded the First Prize of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week from the hands of H.M. King Abdullah of Jordan. EUCLID maintains a dedicated web site at http://interfaith.euclid.int

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Photo above: The award ceremony held at the Royal Palace in Amman, Jordan (2016). Below: EUCLID’s Pr Laurent Cleenewerck was honored with the responsibility of delivering the opening speech in front of the distinguished audience.

cleenewerck speech amman

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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
IRD-401	Advanced Studies in Inter-Religious Dialogue 1 View Syllabus	3
TPH-499	Argumentation and Critical Thinking View Syllabus	2
IRD-402	Advanced Studies in Inter-Religious Dialogue 2 View Syllabus	3
IRD-403	Advanced Studies in Inter-Religious Dialogue 3 View Syllabus	3
DIP-401	Diplomacy: Theory and Practice View Syllabus	4
DIP-706	Diplomacy and Religion / Inter-Religious Diplomacy View Syllabus	3
LAW-INT1	International Law and Treaty Law (1) View Syllabus	5
DIP-406A	International Organizations I View Syllabus	4
DIP-411	International Conflicts: Theory and History View Syllabus	4
DIP-502	International Negotiations View Syllabus	3
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):	50-59

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 program provides outstanding academic preparation to its students for government or academic service. Interfaith graduates are in demand all over the world, both at the local (community engagement, teaching positions in colleges and universities) and global levels (government and intergovernmental agencies). Interfaith experts are rare and we except the employment outlook to remain very positive in the long term.

Why Study @ EUCLID?

EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.

Note: if the PDF brochure is unavailable (or outdated by 2 years), please contact admissions@euclid.int

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