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PhD of Theology
- Dayton, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Theology master's for ministry and teaching careers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Theology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in with video access for online students. No thesis. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Lay pastoral associate
- Director of parish school of religion
- Youth minister
- High school religion teacher
- Campus minister
Curriculum
- Master's in theology with course requirements on a separate page
- Students take one or two courses a semester. On-campus classes meet evenings
- With video access for online students. No thesis
- Students give a final portfolio presentation. Graduate certificate also available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's or equivalent bachelor degree from a recognised institution with a NACES evaluation (WES or SpanTran)
- Programme-specific recommendations
- Statement and research fit
- English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 60) unless the programme states otherwise.
Minimum GPA
3.5
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a four-year US bachelor degree from a recognised institution (16 years of education), NACES course-by-course evaluation (SpanTran or WES), Programme-specific resume, Statement, Recommendations.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the programme deadlines. Default international deadlines are fall June 1
- Spring November 1
- Summer March Apply online through the UD Admission Account and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload transcripts sent directly by each institution
- A WES or SpanTran credential evaluation
- Recommendations
- Statement
- English scores and financial documents. Pay the 200 USD enrollment deposit after the offer. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,100 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $3,400 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Dayton campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Theology and Religious Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $17,100 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $3,400 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,990 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.5.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

