Key information
Duration
Full-time, 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Göteborg, Sweden
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
This Religious Studies programme offered by University of Gothenburg examines how faith traditions, worldviews, and sacred practices shape human cultures across different periods and settings. Research is conducted within areas including History of Religions, Sociology and Psychology of Religion, History of Christianity, Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology, Theological Ethics, and Philosophy of Religion. Particular attention is given to belief formation, doctrinal traditions, scriptural interpretation, intellectual traditions, and interactions among diverse communities.
Key Facts
The programme equips candidates to investigate historical developments, encounters among different traditions, social tensions, cultural diversity, and the interpretation of texts and ideas. Through independent scholarly inquiry and thesis production, doctoral students strengthen their capacity to formulate original questions, contribute new academic knowledge, and communicate findings effectively in both written and oral forms for academic and professional audiences.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- History of Religions
- Sociology and Psychology of Religion
- History of Christianity
- Biblical Studies
- Systematic Theology
- Theological Ethics
- Philosophy of Religion
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements if he or she has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle.
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to: Non-residents — Free.
EU/EEA tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Applies to: EU/EEA Nationals — Free.
PhD students do not pay tuition fees.
Living costs
Göteborg, Sweden: 1,085-2,002 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
