Overview

Students in the Ph.D. program are expected to think critically about the ways in which the Church has been studied over the centuries and to apply those insights to the study of their area of concentration.

Features

To do this effectively, students are expected to acquire advanced training in the original languages and to conduct their research in the primary texts.

The Church History program from Catholic University of America allows for students to complete coursework and to acquire competence in fields and disciplines relevant to their area of concentration.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Ph.D. students are required to complete a minimum of 36 credit hours beyond the M.A.

At least 15 credit hours will be in Church History, 12 credit hours of which will be from courses taken at the 700 and 800 levels.

Among the 15 credit hours required is The Writing of Church History (TRS 724).

Four (4) seminar courses in which research papers are required and for which at least a grade of B+ is received, and in two (2) of which a grade of at least A- is received. Two (2) or more of these seminars must be in the Church History academic area.

The remaining 21 credit hours may be taken in another field in the School of Theology and Religious Studies, or from another school or department in the University, e.g., Philosophy, History, Semitics, Greek and Latin, etc.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 153 other PhDs in History in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is expected that applicants to the program will have taken courses in the History of the Church, Theology, Religious Studies, and in such related disciplines as History, Classics, and Philosophy.

Students entering with an M.A. degree will be considered for advanced standing in the program. Relevant bodies within the school may review the quality of a student's M.A. degree before granting advanced standing to a student. After such an evaluation, the student may be required to complete further work, including work in related disciplines.

Applicants to the Ph.D. program should include a sample of their scholarly work and should indicate in the statement of purpose how the proposed area of research draws upon the resources (i.e., areas of faculty expertise and/or special collections) of the university.

Tuition Fee

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International

52190 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

52190 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

52190 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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