193 PhD programmes in Theology and Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies at the Brown University maintains exceptional strength in the study of religion in antiquity, Asian religions, modern religious thought and the theoretical study of religion.

A PhD in Religion at Concordia University Montréal allows you to expand your study into how religious belief continues to impact the world. Concordia's Department of Religions and Cultures is one of the largest in Canada, with faculty expertise in the world's major traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. 

Divinity at the University of St Andrews is open to those with different goals in mind: some may be looking to expand their worldview and scholarly knowledge, while others are looking to expand their own faith commitments or to be ordained.

Within the subject area Empirical-Practical Studies of Religion and Theology doctoral studies can be applied for with two different specialisations: Sociology of religion and Practical theology. Within both doctoral students at Uppsala University can choose a didactics of religion profile.

The Religion program at University of Denver offers students a rich and rigorous yet flexible and interdisciplinary environment for academic conversation and study. 

The DThM is Durham University's Doctorate in Theology and Ministry. It is intended for anyone who is interested in the relationship between theology and practice.

The Religious Studies program at Yale University research religions from around the world in an effort to understand the role of religion as social movement, textual tradition, sensory culture, and arbiter of value.

The Theology program at Yonsei University offers three collective areas of the study focus. The specific study focus can be chosen with the discussion with your academic advisors with whom students have the independent study class for master thesis or doctoral dissertation.

The Professional Doctorate in Ministry (DMin) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London is a unique opportunity to combine theological reflection and ministerial practice leading to a doctoral level qualification.

The Religious Studies programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in religion, belief systems, and their roles within historical and contemporary societies.

Religious Studies at University of Aberdeen focuses on explaining the origin and function of religion and not on evaluating the truth of the beliefs of religion.

The Department for the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto offers a Doctor of Philosophy program in the study of religion and facilitates research and publication on religion.

The academic study of religion is a central component of the humanities and has become increasingly recognized as a critical tool in understanding society and politics in a globalized world. This Religious Studies program is offered at Arizona State University.

The Religious Studies Ph.D. program at Southern Methodist University is designed to prepare persons for academic leadership and professional careers as teacher-scholars in schools, colleges, universities, and schools of theology.

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.

Steeped in history, the study of Divinity and Theology has been undertaken since the foundation of the University of Aberdeen on 1495.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Preaching is offered through the Baylor University Graduate School and boasts a robust doctoral program for students who seek to contribute to the field of homiletics.

The Theology and Religious Studies programme from the University of Cambridge has a distinguished international reputation for research and teaching, and the formation of postgraduate students in Theology and Religious Studies.

The PhD in Anthropology, Global Studies and the Study of Religion programme at Aarhus University draws on well-established research and teaching in European and Asian Studies, the Middle East, Africa, and the circumpolar regions.

The Faculties of Theology of the Universities of Bern, Basel and Zurich jointly offer a new doctoral program in Theology.