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University of Gothenburg

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

Fully funded doctoral employment for 4 years at 100% employment, co-financed with the Diocese of Gothenburg. Salary is regulated by the local university agreement. Duties may include up to 20% teaching and administration.

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Sweden

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University of Gothenburg

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Keywords

Sociology
Philosophy
History
Religious Studies
Biblical Studies
Christianity
Sociology Of Religion

About this position

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

Fully funded doctoral employment for 4 years at 100% employment, co-financed with the Diocese of Gothenburg. Salary is regulated by the local university agreement. Duties may include up to 20% teaching and administration.

What's required

Master's degree, or 240 credits with at least 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent. Applicants must have 30 ECTS in Religious Studies at second-cycle level, including a 15 ECTS degree project. Sufficient Swedish and English are required. Selection is based on the ability to complete doctoral studies and relevance to Christianity in History and Contemporary Times.

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