Overview

About the program

The Theology program at Boston College aims at nourishing a community of faith, scholarly conversation, and research and teaching centered in the study of Christian life and thought, past and present, in ways that contribute to this goal.

It recognizes that creative theological discussion and specialized research today require serious and in-depth appropriation of the great philosophical and theological traditions of the past, as well as ecumenical, interdisciplinary, inter-religious, and cross-cultural cooperation.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization include:

Historical Theology/History of Christianity
Systematic Theology
Biblical Studies
Theological Ethics
Comparative Theology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 98 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form & Fee
University/college transcripts are required from all post-secondary education institutions attended.
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose. Most departments require a brief (1-2 pages) personal statement in which applicants should discuss their preparation, motivation, and goals for their proposed courses of study.
English Language Proficiency
Standardized Tests
Writing Sample. If applying to a program requiring a writing sample, (please consult department requirements for reference) these generally constitute a scholarly work in a student’s intended field of study and are no longer than 20-25 pages.

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