The doctor of theology (ThD) program provides students with academically rigorous doctoral training for theological engagement with the faith and practices of Christian communities. The program was initiated, in part, to extend doctoral training at Duke to areas of study outside of the scope of most PhD programs. The ThD also allows concentration in any of the theological disciplines, as they attend to the faith and practices of Christian communities. Creative interdisciplinary study with this focus is particularly encouraged.

Concentrations

The ThD program is designed to enable interdisciplinary and integrative study. Students work with their principal advisor to craft a primary concentration (of at least six courses) and a secondary concentration (of at least three courses) that embody their research interests and provide coherence to their study. These areas of concentration, which are expected to draw upon core areas of the theological curriculum, will be shaped to enable critical and constructive reflection on particular practices of Christian life and community.

Website: divinity.duke.edu/academics/thd