Overview

Key facts

In the Christian Thought programme at Palacký University Olomouc, you can look forward to:

exploring interdisciplinary contact between theology, history, philosophy, classical philology or other disciplines

participating in international conferences

learning to conduct independent scholarly research

making an acquaintance with calls for grants

working with an international scholarly network and interacting with the international scholarly community

publishing internationally

learning to communicate the results of your work competently in English and another world language

research

Competencies & Employment

After graduating from the study program, you will understand the research problems at the crossroads of several disciplines.

You will be able to develop and evaluate the concepts, theories and methods of your specialization.
You will acquire new professional knowledge for your own creative activities in your selected specialization.
You will find employment in academic, research or administrative positions. You will have the ability to participate in basic and applied research at all types of academic institutions and universities in theology and Christian thought.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Study of christian thought
Academic writing
Participation in research activities
Participation in academic activities
Latin, Greek, Biblical Hebrew (elective courses with respect to the dissertation thesis)
Christian philosophy
Theology of the early church
Church history (elective courses)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Olomouc, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Christian 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Structured Curriculum Vitae (signed)
Motivation letter
Certified copy of Master´s degree diploma - you are also eligible to apply during the last year of your current study programme, provided you obtain your final degree and submit a certified copy before 30 September of the respective year.
Official academic transcripts and certificates from the university (or a certified copy)
Letter of Recommendation – from a professor or an academic who can assess the applicant’s ability and motivation to enroll in the program
Dissertation project proposal – the proposal of max. 5 pages must define the theoretical or empirical research field of the dissertation project, overall aim of the research, state-of-the-art discussion of theory and research in the area, suggested methodological approach, and bibliography
Dissertation Project Presentation (in PPT etc.)
Proofs of professional activity in the chosen field of study (such as conference participation, non-degree study, publications, etc.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Olomouc

Czech Republic

11290 - 17458 CZK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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