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Two PhD positions in Religious Studies (Studies of Christianity) at University of Gothenburg University of Gothenburg in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full funding availableCountry
Sweden
University
University of Gothenburg

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Two doctoral positions are open in Religious Studies at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, with a focus on Studies of Christianity in both historical and contemporary perspectives.
The positions are based in the Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion, Faculty of Humanities, and are co-financed with the Diocese of Gothenburg. The research scope includes projects in History of Religion, Systematic Theology, Social Sciences of Religion, History of Christianity, Biblical Studies, and Didactics of Religion.
This is a doctoral employment leading to a PhD in Religious Studies, combining coursework and thesis work over 4 years at 100% employment. The role includes research, seminars, and coursework, with up to 20% teaching/administrative duties. The working language is Swedish, with some seminars in English, and the dissertation may be written in English, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish.
Eligibility requirements include a Master's degree (or equivalent), or 240 credits with at least 60 credits at second-cycle level. Applicants must also have 30 ECTS in Religious Studies at second-cycle level, including a 15 ECTS degree project, plus sufficient Swedish and English.
The post is advertised as fully funded through salaried doctoral employment. Salary follows the local university agreement. The post mentions interviews on 16 and 17 November 2026 online with a project presentation.
Interested candidates should apply through the university recruitment portal linked in the post and review the full job advertisement for the required documents and submission steps.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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