PhD in Religious Studies | Doctorate in Religion in Chicago

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In a PhD in Religious Studies students’ pursue an in-depth course of study where they immerse themselves in research to discover new approaches to examining religion. Religious studies Ph.D. students are likely to focus a great deal of their energies on exploring their chosen topic of interest. Students might conduct research individually or in teams.

Individuals who earn a Ph.D. in religious studies might pursue careers as university professors, researchers, consultants, or community/religious leaders.

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
Loyola University Chicago
Theology - Doctorate
The M.A. degree program is appropriate for students seeking either a terminal degree or a degree that will prepare them to pursue a doctoral degree. Applicants can be admitted to the program on a part-time basis. Many courses are conveniently scheduled...
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Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies
Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL
Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies
Religion and History
The specialization in Religion and History provides history students an opportunity to explore religion's role in cultural and political life, with pa...
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Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Religious and Theological Studies
Northwestern University, in cooperation with Garrett-Evangelical, offers a graduate program in religious and theological studies leading to the Ph.D.
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    Evanston, IL
    Divinity
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    Degree: Doctorate
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Chicago Theological Seminary, The
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
Chicago Theological Seminary, The
Doctor of Philosophy
The purpose of the Ph.D. program is to prepare religious leaders to work at advanced levels in a variety of teaching, counseling, research, ministry a...
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- Chicago, IL
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    Chicago, IL
    Ministry
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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University of Saint Mary Of The Lake Mundelein Seminary
Mundelein, IL

Mundelein, IL
University of Saint Mary Of The Lake Mundelein Seminary
Theology
Mundelein Seminary is the major theological seminary of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It also has anational outreach. Mundelein's primary purpose is to prepare candidates to be priests of Jesus Christ,teacher, priest, and shepherd. It educates men for par...
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Trinity International University (IL)
Deerfield, IL

Deerfield, IL
Trinity International University (IL)
Biblical Studies
The needs facing the church today are varied and complex. In response to these needs, Trinity provides a wide variety of opportunities to help you build upon your educational background and achieve your goals. We offer several distinct degree programs w...
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Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
Theology
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Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lombard, IL

Lombard, IL
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ministry
Northern Baptist Seminary was founded in 1913 by the Second Baptist Church of Chicago. As a school that was founded "by a church for the church," Northern's goal from the beginning has been to provide students with a practical seminary education to prep...
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- Lombard, IL
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    Lombard, IL
    Religious Studies
    Northern Baptist Seminary was founded in 1913 by the Second Baptist Church of Chicago. As a school that was founded "by a church for the church," Northern's goal from the beginning has been to provide students with a practical seminary education to prep...
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    Degree: Doctorate
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Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
Lutheran School Of Theology At Chicago
Religious Studies
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    Chicago, IL
    Theology
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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Mccormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
Mccormick Theological Seminary
Urban Ministry
McCormick Theological Seminary's Doctor Ministry in Urban Ministry program is designed for anyone actively involved in urban ministry as a congregatio...
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- Chicago, IL
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    Chicago, IL
    Theological Studies
    Program: Campus
    Degree: Doctorate
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North Park Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
North Park Theological Seminary
Theology
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Jewish University Of America
Skokie, IL

Skokie, IL
Jewish University Of America
Hebrew Literature
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Meadville/Lombard Theological School
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
Meadville/Lombard Theological School
Theology
Meadville/Lombard Theological School is an independent, fully-accredited, professionally-oriented school. The majority of our graduates have entered the Unitarian Universalist ministry, although some have entered other ministries, and related profession...
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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
University of Chicago
Divinity (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. in Divinity offers eleven areas of study, drawing on disciplines including anthropology, history, and philosophy.
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Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton, IL
Wheaton College
Ph.D. in Biblical & Theological Studies
The Ph.D. in Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College is designed to train scholars who can serve the church worldwide as teachers, researchers, pastors, and leaders.
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