The program in theology and religion is intended to prepare students for professional careers in teaching, writing, and scholarship, as well as for leadership opportunities with religious organizations, social service agencies, NGOs, publishing, and in educational institutions.
For applicants with external funding, the application deadlines are April 1st and October 1st, but VID will exceptionally consider applications for admission outside these deadlines. For applicants for doctoral positions, the deadline given in the advertisement applies.
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- Undervisningsspråk
- Engelsk, Norsk
- Studiepoeng
- 180
- Studielengde
- 3 years
- Støttes av lånekassen
- Nei
- Søknadsfrist
- 15. april 2025
- Oppstart
- Informasjon kommer
- Opptakskrav og poeng
- Se kravene
- Pris per semester
- Prisdetaljer
Opptakskrav og poeng
About the programme
Theology has traditionally consisted of studies of the Old Testament, the New Testament, church history and systematic theology. Other disciplines have been added later, and missiology and practical theology in particular are relevant to VID’s PhD programme. Research at VID is also characterized by the trend towards a more interdisciplinary and empirical approach to theological research. The study programme also has a special focus on global topics and research questions.
Studies in religion have traditionally been based on the scientific study of religion/religious history – an approach where hermeneutic studies of text and tradition are of prime importance. Over time, anthropology, sociology and various power critical perspectives (for example gender, class, race, sexuality) have contributed to a broader research focus. Increased attention has been paid to everyday religiosity and reasoning in the span from individual to institutional practices and roles. VID’s focus is primarily on empirical studies of relevant religious trends globally and locally.
Centre of Mission and Global Studies
Centre for the Study of World Christianity and Religion is located at VID Stavanger and has as its vision to equip leaders, scholars and institutions in church and society with a deeper understanding of local and global processes that currently transform Christian mission and global religious practices.
