OpenFieldDoctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) in Patristics & Mediterranean History
Advanced three-year research degree producing an original dissertation on early Church fathers, medieval Apulian monastic culture, or Greek Patristic exegesis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) with minimum grade of 8.5/10
- English language proficiency
- Italian fluency plus Latin and Ancient Greek proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 15-page doctoral research prospectus with bibliography
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters from theology professors or ecclesiastical superiors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €6,000 annual doctoral stipend for selected international fellows
- Application fee
- €100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €2,100 annual doctoral fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Facoltà Teologica Pugliese documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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