Doctor's degree History of Christianity American Christianity - Claremont Graduate University

Doctor's degree History of Christianity American Christianity from Claremont Graduate University is a Campus Ph.D Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. This program is intended to prepare historians of Christianity and historians of Religion in North America to teach in theological schools and departments of religious studies . We expect graduates of the program to be broadly trained in either the history of Christianity or religion in North America. The requirements for the History of Christianity are designed for students desiring a broad preparation in the History of Christianity as a global religion. The requirements for Religion in North America are designed for students interested in the comparison of and/or interaction between religious traditions in North America. two-semester master's level introduction to the history of Christianity prior to enrollment. Students who have not done so will be required to complete the two-semester History of Christianity course (REL 301 and REL 302) in their first year. These courses will not count toward the 48 units required for the program and may be taken for audit credit. In such a case, students are required to complete all written work for the two courses. Students entering the 72-unit PhD program, as well as MA students specializing in History of Christianity , should take REL 301 & 302 during their first year of course work. Students accepted into the 48-unit Ph.D. program in Religions in North America should have completed relevant master's level work in American History, American Religion, and/or the History of Christianity prior to enrollment. Concentrations within the History of Christianity Students in HC may (but are not required to) elect concentrations that bridge sub-fields in Religion or Departments in the Humanities. Currently concentrations is in place in American Christianity (with American History). The thematic or, where appropriate, the methodology exam will reflect the guidelines for the concentration. Concentration in American Christianity: Students electing a concentration in American Christianity will plan a course of study, in consultation with their advisor and in light of their previous preparation, that will include courses in American history as well as History of Christianity . View more details on Claremont Graduate University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.