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
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Theology and Religious Studies View 93 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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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