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Theology, History of Ideas and Philosophy Aarhus University

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Tuition fee
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Duration
36 months
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36 months
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Campus location
Aarhus, Denmark
Campus location
Aarhus, Denmark
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The PhD in Theology, History of Ideas and Philosophy programme offered by Aarhus University offers a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary doctoral research within and across the fields concerned. Theological research is characterized by interaction between historical, literary, and systematic methods.

Overview

Education

Typically, research will focus on textual analysis and hermeneutics, society, the history of ideas and mentalities, dogma formation, ethics and contemporary interpretations of Christianity. The Theology, History of Ideas and Philosophy programme offered by Aarhus University provides a broad research spectrum and supports PhD studies in any of the following fields:

  • Hebrew Bible Studies, with special focus on Religious Scientific Approaches, Narrative Theology, Anthropological and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
  • New Testament Studies, with special focus on Paul, John, Apocalypticism, Historiography, Reciprocity, as well as Christian Oriental Studies
  • Church History, with special focus on Mysticism, Reformation Theology and Confessional Cultures, as well as Iconographical Studies
  • Practical Theology, with special focus on Ecclesiastical and Ecumenical Studies as well as Social Welfare Studies
  • Systematic Theology, including Dogmatics, Ethics, Narrative Theology and the Philosophy of Religion, with special focus on research on K.E. Løgstrup

Programme Structure

Philosophy and the Study of Ideas and Beliefs covers the areas of Philosophy, History of Ideas, and the History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science, Technology and Medicine, including interdisciplinary studies of human practices in professional and cultural contexts. The program provides a wide-ranging interdisciplinary research environment and supports postgraduate studies in any of the following fields:

  • History of Ideas and Philosophy, including both continental and Anglo-Saxon traditions with an emphasis on Idealism, Modernity, Metaphysics, Phenomenology and Hermeneutics
  • Practice-Oriented Philosophy related to health practices, education and organizations and politics
  • Epistemology and Theories of Knowledge and Cognition
  • History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science, Technology and Medicine
  • Historiography

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English, Danish
TOEFL® IBT
83
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Aarhus, Denmark

What students do after studying

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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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83
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Personal information
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic background 
  • Financing - indicate sources and amounts of possible financial support, if any. Also, please see the "Financing and prospective supervisors" section above.
  • Plan of study
  • Project description for open calls (½-4 pages) - describe your ideas and research plans for your project. 
  • References 
  • Motivation

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    Free

Additional Details

Documented funding is a prerequisite for admission. You can apply as a self-financed student or for scholarships/fellowships in connection with your application

Living costs

Aarhus

Denmark
6639 - 10051 DKK / month

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Theology, History of Ideas and Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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