Overview
Key Features
This Theology program from Heidelberg University is aimed primarily at doctoral students whose previous academic qualifications are in neighboring disciplines (e.g., ancient history or psychology) or from foreign universities (e.g., China or the USA), but who wish to write their dissertation on a theologically oriented topic under the theologically competent aegis of our faculty.
The target group also encompasses doctoral students who have completed a specialized theological program of study (e.g., a Master’s in “Christianity and Culture”).
Programme Structure
The Ph.D. program consists of three phases:
- Preparation Phase
- Research Phase
- Research and Writing Phase
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 4 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
The application should be accompanied by the following documents:
- C.V. with photo and presentation of academic career
- Documentation of the prerequisites
- German language skills (at least DSH-2)
- Two letters of recommendation from university lecturers confirming the academic ability of the applicant
- A proposal of the intended doctoral project, agreed upon with the potential advisor, ofmax. 5 pages (without attachments)
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.
- there is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (151 EUR per semester)
Living costs for Heidelberg
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Funding
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