In brief:
The School of Theology and Interfaith Studies at EUCLID (Euclid University) offers a primary external (distance or online) degree program called the EUCLID Doctorate in Theology - Roman Catholic Studies (DRCTh). The degree is recognized by the Holy See under applicable UNESCO conventions.
Faculty and Alumni Highlights:
Below: Fr Matija Maticic presenting his doctoral dissertation via video conference at EUCLID’s EU liaison office in Montpellier, France. Fr Maticic is the episcopal vicar of the Cathedral of St Vitus in Rijeka (Croatia).
Below: EUCLID is an official partner of the Ecclesiastical Order of Saint John Chrysostom whose patron is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jos.
Academic profile of the program:
In accordance with international guidelines, this distance (non resident) doctoral program in Roman Catholic theology represents 90 US credits of coursework beyond the Bachelor's degree.
In practice, this represents about 55-60 US credits of coursework beyond the Master's degree. This includes 25 US credits granted for the thesis / dissertation which must result in a publishable work.
Possible areas of specialization include:
- Patristics
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Liturgical Studies
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Modern Catholic theologians
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Ecumenical and Inter-Religious relations
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Advanced Scriptural Studies
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Social Issues, Ethics and Bioethics
Curriculum / Program Courses or "Roadmap"
PRIMARY ASSOCIATED COURSES |
| Code |
Course Name
|
|
| ACA-401D |
International Academic Writing (Doctorate) |
3 |
| TPH-499 |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking |
2 |
| TREL-4680 |
Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
| TREL-6172 |
Comparative Religion |
3 |
| THE-333 |
The Canon of Scriptures |
3 |
| THE-481 |
History of Development of Christian Doctrine |
4 |
| THE-483 |
Early Christian Doctrines |
2 |
| THE-545 |
Systematic Theology (Evangelical) |
3 |
| OTH-367 |
Orthodox Dogmatic Theology |
4 |
| CAT-150 |
Catholic Theology |
4 |
| THE-404 |
Comparative Christian Theology - Debates |
6 |
| T-DTH1 |
Doctoral Thesis 1/5 |
5 |
| T-DTH2 |
Doctoral Thesis 2/5 |
5 |
| T-DTH3 |
Doctoral Thesis 3/5 |
5 |
| T-DTH4 |
Doctoral Thesis 4/5 |
5 |
| T-DTH5 |
Doctoral Thesis 5/5 |
5 |
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Total Credit Hours (US): |
51 |
Elective Courses:
STANDARD DEGREE ROADMAP - SUGGESTED ELECTIVES |
| Code |
Course Name |
|
|
Early Church Studies |
2 |
|
Patristics I (Early Church Fathers) |
3 |
|
Patristics II (Latter Church Fathers) |
3 |
|
The Church at 325 (Eusebius: Church History) |
2 |
|
Introduction to Greek Philosophy |
1 |
|
Great World Religions, 2nd Edition: All 5 Religions (Set) |
3 |
|
Early Christianity: The Experience of the Divine |
1 |
|
Old Testament Background / Overview |
1 |
|
American Religious History |
2 |
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Doctoral Directed Studies |
3 |
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Philosophical Foundations |
3 |
|
Eastern Orthodox / Roman Catholic Comparative Studies |
3 |
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