Overview

The Historical and Systematic Theology programme at Charles University covers a wide range of themes related to the history of Christian churches, thought, cultures, and piety from the patristic period to contemporary times, alongside systematic reflection on theological concepts within the framework of Christian faith. It provides two main study focuses, allowing candidates to engage with diverse topics while encouraging both historical understanding and conceptual analysis.

Key Facts

A core principle of the programme is the integration of historical and theological perspectives. Students are expected to develop familiarity with theological terminology when studying historical topics and, conversely, to ground systematic-theological reflection in historically documented traditions and critical methodologies.

The programme supports flexibility in topic selection, accommodating different academic backgrounds while maintaining this balance.

Admission is open to graduates in theology and related humanities disciplines, provided they have experience in critical analysis and interpretation of written sources in original languages and demonstrate readiness to deepen these skills. Prospective candidates must first consult with the programme guarantor to discuss their research project and ensure the availability of a suitable supervisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Christian Churches and Traditions
Patristic and Contemporary Christian Thought
Systematic Theology and Doctrinal Analysis
Theology in Historical Context
Methods in Historical and Theological Research
Interpretation of Religious Texts in Original Languages

Key information

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

Theology and Religious Studies View 6 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in Czech Republic

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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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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Living costs

Prague

Czech Republic

15441 - 26241 CZK / month

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