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Medium of studying
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Religion | Religious Studies | Theology
Area of study
Humanities
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Marquette University's PhD in Religious Studies offers an integrated approach to the study of religion, emphasizing the interplay of Judaism and Christianity in antiquity. The program cultivates scholars and educators who excel in theological research, writing, and teaching. Graduates have secured positions in over 200 institutions and made significant contributions to church work, ministry, and various educational settings.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

  • Program Objective:
  • To provide students with an integrated approach to religious studies, emphasizing the interplay of Judaism and Christianity in antiquity, and utilizing historical, systematic, and ethical perspectives in theological studies.
  • Key Focus:
  • Cultivating scholars who can excel in theological research and writing, and educators who can deliver diverse theological courses at the high school and college levels.
  • Impact:
  • Graduates have secured teaching positions in over 200 institutions, achieved success in church work and ministry, and contributed to various educational settings.

Outline:

  • Specializations:
  • Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity
  • Historical Theology
  • Systematic Theology
  • Theological Ethics
  • Interdisciplinary Tracks:
  • Theology and Society
  • Healthcare Mission and Ethics (specifically for careers in Catholic healthcare)

Careers:

  • Career Paths:
  • Graduates can pursue careers in:
  • Teaching (high school and college levels)
  • Research and writing
  • Church work and ministry
  • Various educational settings
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