Professional Documents
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Doctorate (PhD)
In Orthodox Christian
Theology
Revised 02/2014
Program Overview
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EUCLID — WWW.EUCLID.INT — AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
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WWW.EUCLID.INT | SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND INTER-RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Typically, a course consists of 7 periods which ered to the course tutor in MP3 or WMV for-
logically organize and sequence the assigned mat.
materials that are to be studied on an individu-
al basis. Courses assignments include (1) re-
sponse papers after each study period (2) the Courses:
composition of academic papers based on the
EUCLID DEOTh Course Sequence:
textbooks, (3) the creation of a quiz which
should demonstrate the student’s grasp of the Based on the applicant's background and in-
subject-matter scope and particulars. coming credits, as well as intended specializa-
tion and thesis topic, a roadmap of courses
Students are often connected in “pairs” or
will be created to meet EUCLID's academic
“trios” which allows them to interact and ex-
standards and international guidelines
change on their coursework while moving
along in the program at their own pace. International Academic Methods
Each course is capped by an extensive 45- (ACA-401-D) (1 UCH / 1.5 ECTS)
minute long oral examination (typically done Argumentation and Critical Thinking
using Skype) which allows the supervising in- (TPH-499) (2 UCH/4.5 ECTS)
structor to enter the composite final grade. Old Testament Module (G/PG)
Overall, this program emphasizes the ability to (OTM) (3 UCH / 4.5 ECTS)
understand systemic interactions as well as to New Testament Module (G/PG)
express logical, respectful and persuasive (NTM) (3 UCH / 4.5 ECTS)
arguments by means of publishable academic Canonical Studies
papers. At the same time, respect for the di-
(THE-333) (3 UCH / 4.5 ECTS)
versity of religious, bioethical, and political
values is emphasized in view of the institu- Advanced Ecclesiastical History
tion’s public status. (THE-485) (3 UCH / 4.5 ECTS)
Advanced Liturgical Studies
The ability to write structured, logically-
flowing, professional, journal-grade papers is (THE-73x) (3 UCH / 4.5 ECTS)
one of the essential objectives of this pro- Orthodoxy and Psychology
gram. All students must complete the program (EOPSY) (3 UCH / 4.5 ECTS)
having acquired and demonstrated graduate- Apologetics and Comparative Studies
level expertise in a specific aspect of Ortho- (THE-8xx) (3 UCH / 4.5 ECTS)
dox theology that will be of lasting interest to
Doctoral-level Directed Studies
academia, government or the private sector.
(DDS-600) (4 UCH / 6 ECTS)
The curriculum also calls for the ability to pre- Doctoral Dissertation
sent oral reports or lectures (webcasts), deliv-
(DTHESIS) (25 UCH / 40 ECTS)
EUCLID — WWW.EUCLID.INT — AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Optional Specializations:
Nations Treaty Section with certificate refer-
In consultation with his or her assigned tutor, ences I-49006/49007 (visit http://
the student may pursue directed studies in treaties.un.org > Databases > UNTS data-
the following areas of research and concen- bases > Title Search > “EUCLID”).
tration:
As indicated by a United Nations letter (0218/
Inter-Religious Dialogue RCA/MP/ONU-12), EUCLID (and the UN-
Comparative Christian Studies related institutions including the United Na-
Hermeneutics and Biblical Studies tions University, the European University Insti-
tute, the World Maritime University, and the
Peers and Alumni IMO International Maritime Law Institute) are
recognized by the United Nations and
Because EUCLID was established to train ac- UNESCO as “being accredited.”
tive diplomats and government staff, our stu-
dents can be assured that their peers and fel- Having the status of intergovernmental non-
low alumni will form a high-level network. In profit institution under public international law
terms of recent Orthodox clergy references, (like NATO or the World Bank), EUCLID offers
EUCLID has already trained two Orthodox degree programs under Article I of its Charter.
priests (ROCOR) and one deacon It is one of the few universities that enjoying
(Patriarchate of Alexandria). international law accreditation or validation by
multiple governments spanning 3 continents
Credit Values (Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific). EUCLID has
full diplomatic status in its headquarters State
Credit values are expressed both in terms of (The Gambia) by agreement with the Ministry
USCH (US credit hour) and ECTS (European of Foreign Affairs, as well as university status
Credit Transfer System). Typically, 14 hours of by agreement with the Ministry of Higher Edu-
classroom instruction over the course of 1 se- cation. These agreements are also filed with
mester represents 1 USCH or 1.5-1.7 ECTS the United Nations Treaty Section.
(plus self-study time), which is converted to
the equivalent amount of study in the context EUCLID’s institutional and program accredita-
of a distance program. tion is also confirmed by 3 agreements signed
with other intergovernmental organizations
The total credit value for the completed DE- (ICCI, ECOWAS, CAFRAD).
OTh, according to international standards, is
90 USCH / 150 ECTS (beyond the bachelor’s). This graduate program specifically follows
international guidelines for a master’s degree,
Accreditation and Recognition and it is fully documented to facilitate interna-
tional transfers. A standard EU ‘Diploma Sup-
EUCLID (Pôle Universitaire EUCLIDE / Euclid plement’ is available upon request after grad-
University) is an intergovernmental organiza- uation.
tion with a university charter established by
multilateral treaty in 2008. The treaty itself is For more information, visit:
registered and published in full by the United http://www.euclid.int/accreditation.asp
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Language Requirements basis, which makes them suitable for fast read-
ers who on their own have a record of intense
All students must be fluent in English and should book reading and passionate interest in their
be conversant in French, Spanish, Arabic, Chi- field of study.
nese or another major world language. Working
EUCLID evaluates the applicant’s interpersonal
knowledge of Koine Greek has already been
and teamwork skills—which are essential for
mentioned.
personal and professional success—on the basis
of prior experience confirmed by means of an
How to apply extensive personal interview. Because EUCLID
was established to serve active diplomats and
All interested students must apply online at senior civil servants, it is expected that these
www.euclid.int professional skills will have been acquired and
demonstrated in the course of the applicant’s
Government-sponsored applicants may apply
career.
online in the same manner as the general public,
but they should also contact their National Point In some cases, EUCLID may propose specific
of Contact to secure formal endorsement. courses (which may not even be listed as elec-
tives) in order to bring inter-personal skills
The EUCLID Admissions Officer will send to all
(including public speaking) to executive level.
applicants an updated version of the
“Admissions Checklist” which explains the re- Upon completion of the program, every student
quired documentation to provide and the steps is expected to have become a subject-matter
to be followed. expert in Orthodox Christian theology.
It must be emphasized that completing a dis-
tance study program at EUCLID requires deter-
mination and persistence. This same trait is ex-
pected in applicants who should not expect to
be pursued by the Admissions team but rather
actively pursue enrollment at EUCLID.
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Photo: A senior EUCLID official assessing educational
satisfaction during an official visit at a EUCLID Partici‐
pating State Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Faculty Profiles
Frequently-Asked Questions
Are scholarships and financial aid deadline based on the course credit value.
available? Effective and dedicated part-time students have
Yes, for developing country students. Applicants been able to complete their coursework within
residing in a non-OECD country should seek in- 18—24 months of beginning the program.
formation by contacting our Admissions Office
or by visiting our ‘Scholarships’ webpage. EU-
Do you accept transfer credits or grant
CLID does not accept US Title IV financial aid.
credits based on work experience and
certifications?
Does the distance format provide the Yes. EUCLID may, on a case-by-case basis, as-
same quality of education offered on a sess transfer credit up to a maximum of twelve
traditional campus? credits. While the majority of our students have
Yes. The dropout rate is higher with distance years of work experience, this cannot be used
education because working professionals do not as a substitute for coursework.
always realize that finding 10-15 dedicated hours
of intense studying every week is a serious chal-
How much does the program cost?
lenge. In terms of quality however, numerous Please visit the EUCLID website at
studies have proven that distance learners per- www.euclid.int for an explanation of the tuition
form as well or better than their on-campus and fees for this program. You may also contact
counterparts. A research study (The No Signifi- our Admissions Officer for further information
cant Difference Phenomenon by Thomas L. Rus- regarding cost and applicable financial aid /
sell) cites 355 research reports, papers, and scholarships.
summaries showing no significant difference
between distance learning and in-class learning.
Where is EUCLID located?
Where a difference was identified, it generally EUCLID has its headquarters in The Gambia and
favored the distance-learning student. liaison offices around the world.
Will my diploma say “Online” degree? Will I need to travel to Washington DC,
No. Graduates receive the official, traditional
Brussels or Banjul?
diploma which is bilingual French / English. No. This program does not have a residency re-
quirement.
Is EUCLID accredited and recognized?
Yes, EUCLID is recognized and accredited, and
Do I need an Internet connection to quali-
this confirmed by the letter of the United Nations
fy?
Secretariat (0218/RCA/MP/ONU-12, dated 10 De- Yes. All students must have easy and regular
cember 2012 ) and is verifiable from the access to a high-speed connection, which
“UNESCO Portal to Recognized Higher Educa- means fast enough to conduct an international
tion Institutions” documents at www.unesco.gm phone call / web-conference using Skype.
and from www.un.int/comoros among several
official sources.
When can I begin the program?
Enrollment is continuous and students may typi-
How long will the program last? cally start 2-3 weeks after being accepted.
The program consists of a series of courses of
variable credit-value and therefore duration. The
computer system will assign a target date and
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Official Headquarters
Brusubi Roundabout at AU Highway—PMB 819
Brusubi
The Gambia
Tel.: +220 73 86 803 | Fax: +220 37 73 464
admissions@euclid.int
Internet: www.euclid.int