To study a Ph.D. programme at the Protestant Theological Faculty of Charles University is a good choice. The expertise of renowned scholars in their respective fields is multiplied by the individual approach to students. Four doctoral programmes offer students the opportunity to become experts in one of the research areas under the guidance of scholars from Charles University. Study in Prague takes place in an environment of strong international cooperation.
The backbone of the study is the dissertation, a research project on which the doctoral student works under the guidance of a supervisor. At the end of his or her study, the student presents and defends this project publicly.
In addition to writing the dissertation, the aim of the doctoral studies is to broaden and deepen the student's knowledge in his or her field of study and to master the techniques of academic work. During the standard four years of study, the student attends doctoral seminars and other events recommended by his or her supervisor, passes partial examinations (one exam in a second European language other than the mother tongue and three exams in relevant theological disciplines) and the state doctoral examination in the field of the dissertation.
The study also includes internship abroad, research and review of relevant literature, participation in academic conferences and publication of articles in professional journals.
All of these requirements form an individual study plan. The student draws this plan up together with his or her supervisor at the beginning of his or her study. At the end of it, having fulfilled this plan and having defended the dissertation, the student receives a Ph.D. degree from Charles University.
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The four Ph.D. programmes are open to those who have graduated from a university or other institute of higher education with a master's degree in theology or a related discipline and have proven their academic abilities.
The standard length of doctoral study at the Charles University is four years. The maximum duration of the study is eight years. It can be carried out either as a full-time or as a combined study.
There are no tuition fees for students who study in Czech. Tuition fees for students studying in English are 500 € per academic year.
General information on tuition fees and scholarship opportunities at the Charles University is available here.
The applicant should first contact one of these four guarantors, who will consider whether a suitable person is available to supervise the dissertation. Alternatively, the applicant may address directly one of the possible supervisors (see the lists of scholars in the respective Ph.D. programmes) with whom he or she wishes to write the dissertation. The application can only be submitted after the project has been discussed with and approved by the potential supervisor.
Full details of the application procedure are HERE.
The application should contain:
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, discussed with and approved by the potential supervisor (2-5 pages).
Next year of PhD studies at the Protestant Theological Faculty of Charles University starts on 1 October 2024. The deadline for submitting applications is 30 April 2024. Entrance examination takes place in June 2024. It consists of an interview with the admissions committee of the respective Ph.D. programme. By explaining the outline of the proposed dissertation project and discussing it with the committee, the applicant demonstrates his or her competence and ability to carry out the project. Before submitting the application, it is necessary to obtain the consent of the potential supervisor to supervise the dissertation.
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