Overview

The Ph.D. Historical Theology program at Catholic University of America is designed to prepare graduate students to make significant contributions to knowledge in historical inquiry while broadening their understanding of other areas of theology.

Features

By means of research seminars, advanced level courses, language skills, comprehensives, and an extensive research project, the program is designed to develop graduates who are capable of thorough theological understanding and careful research.

Programme Structure

Course Requirements

A minimum of thirty-six hours of coursework after the M.A. degree.

Eighteen hours (including TRS 760A: Theological Foundations) are to be taken in the historical theology at the 700-level (lecture) and 800-level (seminars). At least twelve of these eighteen hours are to be taken in 800-level seminars which require major research papers.

Twelve hours of electives that may be taken in any of the academic areas of the School of Theology and Religious Studies.

Students who enter the Ph.D. program with an inadequate background are encouraged to audit 600 level courses in order to complement their courses at the 700 and 800 level.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious 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

At least twelve credit hours of undergraduate or graduate philosophy. Normally, these credits should be in four of the following areas: ancient philosophy, medieval philosophy, modern philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics.

At least fifteen credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in theology of religious studies at a B grade level or above. These should include courses in the Old and New Testaments, church history, and systematic and moral theology. Upon review of an applicant's previous studies, some prerequisite courses may be required at the discretion of the admissions committee.

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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