Covenant University

Doctor of Religious Philosophy

Purpose
The study of Religious Philosophy offers a deep and fascinating exploration into humanity's search for meaning. Through the study of religion students acquire a deeper understanding of ideas, beliefs and concerns that have influenced and continue to influence human existence. The Department is dedicated to fostering an environment that furthers religious understanding on its background, ideology, thought systems of the East and the West.

Nature
Doctor of Religious Philosophy will deal with contemporary critical theory in the academic study of religious philosophical themes, doctrines and theories of different religious thought systems and an advanced working knowledge of major religious socio-cultural traditions.

Admission Requirements
For admission of the Doctor of Religious Philosophy, candidates should have knowledge and experiences related with healing ministry.

Required documents and fee

1. Application Form I and II: an application is valid for one year.
2. Personal Statement (in 250 words or more) describing reasons for wanting to study with confession of faith.
3. Resume
4. Official transcripts of all academic work undertaken since graduation from high school. A final official transcript indicating that M.A. degree or its equivalent has been granted should be submitted.
5. Application Fee ($50)

Degree Requirements
Applicants must have a grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 or its equivalent in their M.R.E., M.A.R. or M.Div. course of studies. This program requires 54 hours of course credit inclusive of the dissertation or project thesis.

Plan of Study
Doctor of Religious Philosophy program requires 54 credits to graduate. Each student is encouraged to complete two-year recommended programs of study.  Doctor of Religious Philosophy program can be taken as recommended as follows.  If you need assistance in selecting courses, please contact your mentor for his/her help.

 

• Doctor
• Bachelor
• Master