- PhD Degree in
- Sociology of Religion
- Degree to be obtained
- PhD in Sociology of Religion
- Academic degree
- PhD Degree
- Duration
- 2 years
- Modality
- Virtual
- Schedule:
- Daily Afternoon
- Career description
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The PhD program in Sociology of Religion is essentially research-based and its fundamental objective is to make significant contributions in the area of applied research into the social phenomenon of religion, especially that of the Christian religion revealed in Jesus Christ and the Holy Scriptures. Its aim is to contribute to the development of reflection and social theological analysis of religious expression and its relationship with other sciences in order to strengthen higher Christian education and the development of the Christian church in the country.
- What will you learn during the program?
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The PhD in Sociology of Religion studies, analyzes and researches the role of religion in society and all social phenomena associated with it. It emphasizes the role of the Christian Church and its place in society.
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AdmissionProfile
The PhD candidate must meet the following requirements to enter the program: professionals who fulfill the requisites set out in the entry requirements, teachers with academic competencies for research and leadership in general, ecclesial leaders of recognized ministerial trajectory and leadership, ability to integrate theological with scientific knowledge and willingness to change previously elaborated mental structures. Ability to work under academic pressure. Ability to apply acquired knowledge to the concrete situations of their profession, leadership or ministry. A person with a recognized professional and ethical track record.
Graduate'sProfile
They will contribute with creative solutions to the social problems specific to their professional area. Combine the universal knowledge of other university disciplines with social theological knowledge. Have enough vision of theological and scientific areas to be able to work in research, teaching and leadership in general.
Career Opportunities

Graduates of the PhD in Sociology of Religion have professional opportunities in the academic field, working as teachers and researchers specializing in the interaction between religion and society. They possess the necessary competencies for consultancy, providing key knowledge to organizations in the creation of policies that contemplate the religious dimension of social phenomena. Their profile also allows them to influence the communication field, providing analysis and content on the influence of religiosity in contemporary cultures.
Curriculum
1° Ciclo | CIENCIA Y FE | RELIGION Y CULTURA: EL MUNDO BIBLICO |
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2° Ciclo | CLASICOS DE LA SOCIOLOGÍA DE LA RELIGION | CRSITIANISMO Y RELIGIOSIDAD POPULAR |
3° Ciclo | IGLESIA Y SOCIEDAD EN AMERICA LATINA | RELIGIONES COMPARADAS Y COSMOVISIONES RELIGIOSAS |
4° Ciclo | SEMINARIO SOBRE AUTORES CONTEMP EN SOCIOLOGÍA DE LA RELIGIÓN | TESIS I |
5° Ciclo | SEMINARIO SOBRE RELIGION Y CULTURA EN GUATEMALA | TESIS II |
6° Ciclo | SEMINARIO SOBRE CIENCIA Y FE EN AMERICA LATINA GUATEMALA | TESIS III |
7° Ciclo | SEMINARIO SOBRE IGLESIA Y SOCIEDAD EN GUATEMALA | TESIS IV |
8° Ciclo | SEMINARIO EN SOCIOLOGÍA DE LA MISION EN AMERICA LATINA | TESIS V |