11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Social Ecology programme offered at Charles University is based on an interdisciplinary approach, which is at present, in the given field, unambiguously aimed at a stronger interdependence between natural and social science disciplines and subjects.

The Applied Ethics programme offered at Charles University is about systematic training in critical reflection on one's and others' attitudes, recognizing hidden assumptions and prejudices and overlooked ethical issues.

The aim of the General Anthropology programme offered at Charles University is a broad-based (general) anthropological study of the nature of human behaviour, conduct and cognition in both their biological (genetic) dimension as well as evolutionary, culturally, socially or environmentally conditioned variability.

The Longevity Studies programme offered at Charles University responds to demographic changes and related social challenges and prepares highly qualified experts for scientific, academic and expert activities and transfer of knowledge into practice.

The aim of the doctoral programme Contemporary European Cultural History offered at Charles University is the scientific preparation of experts for thematically broad-based research on history and cultural history.

The Practical, Ecumenical Theology and Theological Ethics programme at Charles University provides doctoral research opportunities in practical, ecumenical, and ethical dimensions of theology across diverse contexts.

The Semiotics and Philosophy of Communication programme offered at Charles University is interdisciplinary and requires knowledge of basic theoretical concepts and methods of various social sciences, which are necessary for the complex study of communication problems.

This Philosophy of Religion programme at Charles University focuses on philosophical inquiry into religion through text-based analysis and interdisciplinary perspectives.

This Historical Sociology programme offered at Charles University aims to advance research activities and pedagogical training of experts focusing on issues of long-term social processes and trends that significantly impact contemporary societies' lives.

The Biblical Theology programme at Charles University focuses on advanced research in biblical texts, traditions, and their interpretation within historical and theological contexts.

The Historical and Systematic Theology programme at Charles University offers doctoral study in the history of Christianity and systematic theology, combining historical and conceptual approaches to theological research.