PhD in Theology

At Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, applications are due 2026-05-07.

Theology is a PhD program at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, based in Szczecin, Poland, taught in English, with a start date of 2026-10-02 and an application deadline of 2026-05-07. Doctoral study in Theology at this level trains researchers to carry out independent, original scholarship in areas such as biblical studies, systematic and dogmatic theology, church history, moral theology, and the relationship between religion and contemporary culture and society, under the supervision of academic staff at the university. Doctoral programmes of this kind typically combine an individually supervised research project, leading to a doctoral dissertation, with coursework in research methodology, academic writing, and relevant theological subfields, along with opportunities to teach, publish, and present at academic conferences. Candidates are expected to develop the ability to formulate an original research question, situate it within existing theological scholarship, and pursue it using rigorous historical, textual, or philosophical methods appropriate to the discipline. Theology as a field of doctoral study examines religious belief, practice, and institutions through historical, philosophical, and textual analysis, often in dialogue with philosophy, history, and the social sciences. Graduates of doctoral theology programmes commonly pursue academic careers as university lecturers and researchers, as well as roles within religious institutions, publishing, education, and organizations engaged in interfaith or cultural dialogue. Prospective applicants to the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin should confirm the specific admission requirements, required documents, and any entrance procedures directly with the university ahead of the 2026-05-07 application deadline, for study beginning on 2026-10-02.