Overview

The Biblical Theology programme at Charles University is designed for candidates with prior training in theology or related disciplines and requires advanced knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and Greek, as well as familiarity with scholarly methods in biblical studies. It supports research on topics related to both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing literary, historical, and theological analysis of biblical customs.

Key Facts

Doctoral research may employ various methodologies, including historical-critical approaches to reconstruct the origins of ancient texts, studies of archaeological and historical contexts, and interpretation of theological concepts. It may also examine the transmission, reception, and influence of biblical texts throughout history. Depending on the research focus, students may be required to demonstrate proficiency in additional ancient or medieval languages relevant to their project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Hebrew and Greek Studies
Old and New Testament Analysis
Historical-Critical Methods in Biblical Studies
Archaeology and History of Biblical Periods
Theology of Biblical Traditions
Transmission and Reception of Biblical Texts

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English, German

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Potential applicants should first contact the appropriate guarantor for the field in which they wish to write their dissertation, giving details of the topic for the dissertation and the language they will study in. The guarantor of the field will then consider if there is an appropriate person available to act as a supervisor. If so, and if possible in consultation with the prospective supervisor, the applicant should submit a written application including the following:
curriculum vitae including a detailed description of theological studies undertaken so far

certified copy of Master's degree

if possible recommendation from a previous academic supervisor or teacher

an outline of the proposed dissertation project, including the topic, field, methods and aim of the research (2-3 pages)

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Tuition Fees

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500 EUR / year

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500 EUR / year

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Prague

Czech Republic

15441 - 26241 CZK / month

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