11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Ministry degree (DMin) at Boston University is a professional doctoral degree meant to enrich religious leaders in traditional and non-traditional settings, to deepen their understanding of and commitment to ministry, and to refine its practice.

The doctoral program in Hispanic Language and Literatures at Boston University will help you work toward a comprehensive knowledge of Hispanic literatures, their histories, and their major works.

The doctoral program in French Language and Literature at Boston University provides each student with a thorough knowledge of French and Francophone literature, its history, and its major works.

The Sargent College doctoral program in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Boston University is designed for students who want to take leadership roles as independent researchers and scholars in speech, language, or hearing science.

The Department of History at Boston University offers doctoral degrees in African, American, Asian, and European history. The PhD program is distinguished by the strength of its faculty and by its commitment to training students broadly and as a community.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program at Boston University is offered to students wishing to enhance their knowledge and competence in teaching and research and to contribute to scholarship in a specialized area of Theological Studies.

The PhD in Classical Studies at Boston University prepares students to be effective and inspiring teachers and insightful professional scholars of classical antiquity.

The PhD in Linguistics at Boston University aims to produce scholars who are versatile enough to be experts in both of these aspects of linguistic inquiry, yet skilled enough to do cutting-edge research in a particular subfield of the discipline.

This English PhD at Boston University provides you with comprehensive training in all areas of literary studies in English.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies at Boston University will train you as a scholar of religion who will distinguish yourself through research, teaching, and service to universities, colleges, seminaries, and the world at large.

In the PhD in Philosophy at Boston University you will acquire the conceptual ability, and the speaking and writing skills, needed for intensive examination of questions concerning what is true, what is good, and what is beautiful.