Online Doctorates in Theology and Religion

ARWU Rank:
 101-150

Established: 1836
Country: United States

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Residency Requirements: Four short stays on Candler’s campus—once in each of the first two years, and twice in the third year.

The Doctor of Ministry is designed for experienced ministers who want to strengthen the connection between theology and ministry practice. The program will provide pastors with advanced training and the skills necessary to analyze ministry practices through sustained biblical, ecclesiological and theological reflection, and to discern, shape and disseminate new practices in the service of the gospel.

Length: 3 years

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: Yes

ARWU Rank:
 101-150

Established: 1900
Country: UK

Online Doctorate Program Name:
Theology and Religion PhD

Residency Requirements: Required to visit the University once per full year of study for duration of two weeks.

The University of Birmingham is an excellent centre for the study of religion and culture. It has built up good relationships and partnerships with Birmingham's many different communities, and such a rich cultural mix means that it provides an ideal setting to study the relations between Religion and Culture. The city is recognised as one of the most multicultural cities in Europe, with representation from most religious traditions.

Length: 3 to 6 years

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: Yes

ARWU Rank:
 201-300

Established: 1495
Country: UK

Online Doctorate Program Name:
PhD in Divinity

Residency Requirements: Supervisors may stipulate that some meetings be in person.

The PhD at the University of Aberdeen is a research degree. Research degrees are defined by the student’s own research proposal, on which (s)he will write a thesis. Research students read on their own research topic and work closely with their supervisors to define research and write a thesis. They also attend regular research seminars, are provided with opportunities to attend conferences and for some postgraduates, there are opportunities to gain undergraduate teaching experience.

Length: 36 to 72 months

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: No

ARWU Rank:
 201-300

Established: 1495
Country: UK

Online Doctorate Program Name:
PhD in Religious Studies

Residency Requirements: Supervisors may stipulate that some meetings be in person.

The PhD at the University of Aberdeen is a research degree. Research degrees are defined by the student’s own research proposal, on which (s)he will write a thesis. Research students read on their own research topic and work closely with their supervisors to define research and write a thesis. They also attend regular research seminars, are provided with opportunities to attend conferences and for some postgraduates, there are opportunities to gain undergraduate teaching experience.

Length: 36 to 72 months

Required GPA: N/A

Required Master's Degree: No