Doctoral Program in Theology
The aim of the Doctoral Program in Theology is to produce qualified experts who combine a mastery of a broad field of theology with an adequate scientific methodology, in order to contribute with original research to the advancement of theological knowledge.
What does this program consist of?
This research training is both transversal and specific to the chosen theological area. To obtain the Doctorate in Theology, specific training activities must be carried out, reviewed by the tutor and thesis supervisor, and evaluated each year by the program's academic committee; and a research plan must be drawn up and presented before the end of the first year (for full-time students) or at the end of the second year (for part-time students).
The aim of the activities is to create a space for intellectual encounters where young researchers can develop their theological training.
Through the development of activities, the aim is to generate a space for intellectual encounters where young researchers can develop their theological training - courses, conferences, seminars, attendance at congresses, publication of articles and mobility stays - in a context of excellent research, creativity, interdisciplinary perspective and teamwork.
- CentersTeología (Comillas CIHS)
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationDoctorates
- SchoolsTeología
- Duration3 years full time and 5 years part time
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Training Activities and Activity Log
The course can be studied on a full-time basis (3 years) or a part-time basis (5 years). Students will develop a set of research activities which will be spread between the years of study according to their Personalized Activity Log, agreed upon with their tutor and supervisor, with the final aim of completing the doctoral thesis.
Training activities:
The doctorate program includes research training activities which are allocated throughout the studies and which incorporate both transversal and specific training. They will be composed of courses, workshops, seminars, attendance at conferences, etc.
Activity Log:
Once enrolled on the program, a personalized doctoral activity log will be created for each student. All research interests and activities pursued during the program will be recorded in this log. The log will be checked regularly by the tutor and/or thesis supervisor and assessed by the Program's Academic Commission.
Research plan:
By the end of the first year (for full-time students) or by the end of the second year (for part-time students), the student will have created a research plan which must be approved by the tutor and thesis supervisor and favorably assessed by the department in which the program is taught.
In the first year of the course, and according to their previous training in research methods, students will take the complementary training modules deemed necessary by the Academic Commission during the admission process.
The following guide shows the detailed steps that students must follow to register the activities that they carry out during their Doctoral studies:
A) MANDATORY ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE WHO ENROLL IN THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM ON A FULL-TIME BASIS FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR
The activities marked with an (*) will be carried out preferably in the year indicated
The Interdisciplinary Research Seminars, marked with two (), are from the International Doctoral School (EID, in Spanish) and are organized throughout each year of studies. Students of the program will carry out the two courses that are organized each academic year, throughout the three years of studies
B) MANDATORY ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE WHO ENROLL IN THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM ON A PART-TIME BASIS
The activities marked with an (*) will be carried out preferably in the year indicated
The Interdisciplinary Research Seminars, marked with two (), are from the International Doctoral School (EID, in Spanish) and are organized throughout each year of studies. Students of the program will carry out the two courses that are organized each academic year, throughout the first three years of studies
An intellectual meeting place where young researchers can develop their theological training.
CIHS Comillas
Cantoblanco Campus.
Since its foundation, the Faculties of Human and Social Sciences, Theology and Canon Law at Comillas Pontifical University have had the vocation to promote humanism and plurality.
It is defined by its desire to train people capable of taking thought and ideas to the highest levels, and to give them the necessary skills to be useful and improve life in the complex world in which we live.
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Quality and regulations
Academic regulations
Regulations for Doctoral Programs in Ecclesiastical Faculties
Practical rules for the presentation of copies of the Doctoral Dissertation
RD 1619/2011 on the system of equivalence of studies and degrees in Ecclesiastical Sciences at university level with respect to official Spanish university degrees.
Information for students
Program specific results
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A maximum of three years, full-time, and five years, part-time, from admission to the program until the application for submission of the doctoral thesis is made.
No, you can defend your thesis at any time if it is admitted for defence, but you should note that the minimum tuition fees are three years full-time and five years part-time.
Initially, it is advisable to contact the program coordinator to assess the possible line of research and thesis supervisor. Afterwards, you will have to register in the admissions portal and upload the necessary documentation. Depending on the program, this documentation may vary, please read carefully the information note of the selected program where the required documents are detailed.
Contact our team
Doctoral Program Coordinator:
Profª Dra. Elisa Estévez López
eestevez@comillas.edu
Dean of the Faculty of Theology
C/ Universidad Comillas, 3. 28049 Madrid
Tel.: 91 540 61 36
decateo@comillas.edu
