Overview and Related Programs:
EUCLID (Pôle Universitaire Euclide | Euclid University), an international intergovernmental organization with university charter, in the context of its inter-religious dialogue mandate, offers to select students from the general public two high-level external (distance or online) degree program in Orthodox Christian theology:
(1) The "EUCLID Master of Theology in Orthodox Christian Studies" (MEOT)
(2) The "EUCLID Doctorate (PhD) in Orthodox Theology" (DEOT) (this page).
The DEOTh is to date the only doctorate degree program in this field offered by a public intergovernmental organization with a UN-registered charter, yet with the option of a joint-degree with another institution.
Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified experts able to make a contribution to inter-religious dialogue, including in civil service, international organizations, higher education institutions, as well as ecclesiatical bodies globally.
 Note: For information about our Online Doctorate in Comparative Christian Studies, please visit this page.
Note: For information about our Online Doctorate in Inter Religious Dialogue, please visit this page.
Note: For information about EUCLID as an institution, including Participating States, scholarship programs, inter-institutional agreements and accreditation, please visit this page.
Audience:
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Individuals with a graduate degree (Master of Theology, Master of Divinity) and a strong motivation to achieve doctoral level in Orthodox Christian theology. It is recommended that applicants already have a thesis topic in mind when applying. EUCLID gives preference to applicants from its Participating States, ECOWAS region, and Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria region.
The EUCLID program, with hierarchical blessing, has also trained students in North America for ordination. |
Timeline:
Open and continuous enrollment is active for qualified applicants.
Brochure:
Photo above: The EUCLID Secretary General and EUCLID International Faculty Coordinator with Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem (2016)
Theology is often studied within institutions that are directly affiliated with the related religious body, but EUCLID shows that in this particular case, Orthodox Christian theology can be studed in the context of a public, intergovernmental organization. Within the framework of its inter-religious dialogue mandate, EUCLID has designed a comprehensive and challenging online doctoral degree in Orthodox theology (PhD classification) which is presented here with full documentation of syllabus and faculty resources, as well as total tuition.
This comprehensive information will enable students globally to determine if this program is suitable for them.
Academic Presentation:
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In accordance with international guidelines, the distance (non resident) doctoral program in Orthodox theology represents 90 US credits of coursework beyond the Bachelor's degree, or in practice about 55-60 US credits of coursework beyond the Master's degree. This includes 20-25 US credits for the thesis / dissertation which must result in a publishable work.
Possible areas of specialization include:
- Theology and Psychotherapy (with Dr Vujisic)
- Temple Theology and Liturgical Studies (with Pr Cleenewerck)
- Modern Orthodox theologians
- Ecclesiology
- Ecumenical relations / Inter-religious dialogue
- Advanced Scriptural Studies
Both programs (Master's and Doctorate) were historically offered as joint degree programs with the Saint Gregory Nazianzen Orthodox Institute (an academic unit of the Universidad Rural de Guatemala, and under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Mexico). These programs are currently offered by EUCLID only. |
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Note: This degree program is distance-based only and requires fluency in the English language.
Requirements for admission:
 Applicants must have a an advanced degree in theology issued by a recognized institution.
Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested.
Students are expected to be in position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
Program courses ("roadmap"):
Based on the applicant's background and incoming credits, as well as intended specialization and thesis topic, a roadmap of courses will be created to meet EUCLID's academic standards and international guidelines.
EUCLID Online Doctorate in Orthodox Theology courses (from EUCLID database):
PRIMARY ASSOCIATED COURSES |
| Code |
Course Name
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| -ACA-401D |
International Academic Writing (Doctorate) |
3 |
| -TPH-499 |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking |
2 |
| -THE-333 |
The Canon of Scriptures |
3 |
| -THE-481 |
History of Development of Christian Doctrine |
4 |
| -THE-444 |
Temple Theology |
3 |
| -DEB-555 |
Comparative Christian Theology and Debates |
2 |
| -T-DTHESIS |
Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation |
25 |
| -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): |
67 |
Elective Courses:
STANDARD DEGREE ROADMAP - ELECTIVES |
| Code |
Course Name |
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| -EC-300 |
Early Church Studies |
2 |
| -LIT-501 |
Orthodox Liturgics |
3 |
| -ORTH-702 |
Orthodox Soteriology |
2 |
| -ORTH-705 |
Orthodox Liturgy Theology |
3 |
| -PAT-601 |
Patristics I (Early Church Fathers) |
3 |
| -PAT-602 |
Patristics II (Latter Church Fathers) |
3 |
| -PAT-603A |
Orthodox Ascetical Tradition |
2 |
| -PAT-603B |
Orthodox Ascetical Tradition |
1.5 |
| -THE-405 |
Comparative and Critical Theology: Saints and Images |
0.5 |
| -THE-436 |
Comparative and Critical Theology: Sola Scriptura (1) |
0.5 |
| -THE-446 |
Soteriology: The 'Salvation by Faith alone' debate |
0.5 |
| -THE-447 |
Scripture - Canon: The controversy on the OT canon |
0.5 |
| -THE-448 |
Ecclesiology: The Debate on the Roman Papacy |
0.5 |
| -THE-483 |
Early Christian Doctrines |
2 |
| -THE-484 |
The Orthodox Church |
3 |
| -THE-485 |
The Church at 325 (Eusebius: Church History) |
2 |
| -TPH-4477 |
Introduction to Greek Philosophy |
1 |
| -TREL-4680 |
Philosophy of Religion |
1 |
| -TREL-4680 |
Philosophy of Religion |
1 |
| -TREL-6100 |
Great World Religions, 2nd Edition: All 5 Religions (Set) |
3 |
| -TREL-6172 |
Comparative Religion |
3 |
| -TREL-647 |
Early Christianity: The Experience of the Divine |
1 |
| -TREL-653 |
Old Testament Background / Overview |
1 |
| -TREL-656 |
New Testament |
2 |
| -TREL-657 |
Apostle Paul |
1 |
| -TREL-6577 |
From Jesus to Constantine: A History of Early Christianity |
1 |
| -TREL-897 |
American Religious History |
2 |
| -TTH-367 |
World of Byzantium |
2 |
| -DOC-700 |
Writing the Doctoral Dissertation: A Systematic Approach |
0 |
| -DOC-701 |
How to Complete and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation |
0 |
| -THIS-8380 |
History of Russia: From Peter the Great to Gorbachev |
1.5 |
| -TPHI-4453 |
Natural Law and Human Nature |
1.5 |
For more information:
Faculty Profiles for this program (in alphabetical order):
- The V. Rev. Pr Laurent Cleenewerck, faculty coordinator
- The Rev. Dr Lev Smith
- The V. Rev. Pr Nektarios Trevino
- Dr George Hage
- Dr Andrew Zoran Vusijic
- Dr Anke Wanger
Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation
About EUCLID: Institutional Background
Partner Institution: St Gregory Nazianzen Institute
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