Overview

Features

The PhD programme is open for projects in the fields of theology and religion. Theology and Religious Studies are two distinct scholarly fields, which historically represented rather different research perspectives on religious faith.

The Theology and Religion programme at VID Specialized University aims at enabling PhD candidates to generate new knowledge in these two research traditions and to critically reflect on the traditions and the spectre of methods they represent.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of science
Text and interpretation
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methods
Migration and religion
African biblical and theological hermeneutics
Theology and qualitative research: church and practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Application deadline: April 15th

Language

English

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80

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stavanger, Norway

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies

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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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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the PhD programme normally requires a Master's Degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent in Theology, Religious studies or other related academic disciplines.
The University may after specific individual assessment approve other equivalent education as a basis for admission. Applicants may be required to take certain courses and/or special tests prior to admission in order to ensure that the entrance requirements are fulfilled.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

3200 NOK / year

≈ 3200 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

3200 NOK / year

≈ 3200 NOK / year

Living costs

Stavanger

Norway

10497 - 15897 NOK / month

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Theology and Religion.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Stavanger

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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