DOCTORAL DEGREE · 100% ONLINE

Doctorate in Sociological Theology

Advanced doctoral research at the intersection of theology, society, and the Church — training scholars and leaders to analyze the social impact of faith and church practice.

Degree
Doctor of Theology
Format
100% Online
Duration
5 academic quarters
Credits
86 total

Program Overview

A doctorate focused on the sociological analysis of theology and church life, integrating dogmatic theology, liturgy, canon law, and biblical languages, with original research culminating in a doctoral thesis.

Why Study This Doctorate?

Interdisciplinary Research
Integrates dogmatic theology, ecclesial sociology, and religious studies.
Biblical Language Training
Introduction to biblical Greek and Hebrew as research tools.
Original Doctoral Thesis
Culminates in a six-credit original research thesis and doctoral defense.

What You Will Learn

Dogmatic and systematic theology
Social and cultural foundations of the Church
Canon law and liturgy
Scientific research in religion and society

What You Will Work In

University teaching in theology
Academic research and publishing
Church and institutional leadership
Consulting in ethics and religious society

Curriculum (86 Credits Total)

Semester 1
DTE 110Dogmatic Theology3 Cr
DTE 111Theology, Christological Sciences and Literature3 Cr
DTE 112Theological Research, Morals, and Ethics3 Cr
DTE 113Theology of Creation3 Cr
DTE 114Theology of the Arts and Fiction4 Cr
Semester 2
DTE 210Systematic Theology3 Cr
DTE 212Theology of Nature3 Cr
DTE 214Theology and Anthropological Foundations of Man3 Cr
DTE 216Canon Law4 Cr
ING 001English I3 Cr
Semester 3
DTE 312Foundations of Liturgy and Symbolism3 Cr
DTE 314Introduction to the Sacraments3 Cr
DTE 316Christology and Its Development3 Cr
DTE 318Social and Cultural Foundations of the Church3 Cr
PSI 213Research Methodology3 Cr
Semester 4
DTE 414Research, Science, and Religions4 Cr
DTE 416Historical Research in Ecclesiastical Sciences4 Cr
DTE 418Introduction to the Biblical Creed4 Cr
DTE 420Theology of Communication4 Cr
MTE 422The Second Vatican Council3 Cr
Semester 5
DTE 501Theology of Death3 Cr
DTE 601Introduction to Biblical Greek4 Cr
DTE 602Introduction to Biblical Hebrew4 Cr
DTE 701Missiology3 Cr
MTE 800Capstone Thesis6 Cr

At a Glance

5 academic quarters
86 total credits · 50 theory hours and 36 practicum hours
Original doctoral research thesis
Open to experienced academic and ministry professionals