Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies

The Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies is a cross-disciplinary doctoral programme at the University of Helsinki. It covers biblical studies, church history, systematic theology, study of religions and practical theology.

The programme is taught in English and can be completed in four years of full-time study or on a part-time basis. The degree includes a personal study plan, 30 credits of doctoral studies and a doctoral thesis. The programme includes a compulsory period of international mobility, such as a conference presentation, research exchange or teaching at a foreign university.

The University of Helsinki says doctoral graduates are typically employed in research and expert positions in universities and research institutes. The programme also leads to roles in schools, educational institutions, churches, religious communities, businesses and non-governmental organisations.

• research and expert positions in universities and research institutes
• teachers and researchers in academia
• leadership positions across society
• roles in religious communities
• roles in businesses
• roles in non-governmental organisations
• roles in Finnish society
• roles in various organisations
• roles in schools and educational institutions
• roles in churches and religious communities
• international high-level positions