Prospectus for PhD in
Religious Thought in Boston University's Division of Religious and
Theological Studies
(a.k.a. constantly updated, hyperlinked "Blue Book")
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1.
Description of the PhD in Religious Thought
1.1. General Description
For general information about the Division of
Religious and Theological Studies, see
here. Within the Division of Religious and
Theological Studies, the
Track 2 program in Religious Thought guides
students to develop skills in analytic thought and
expertise in one of the following disciplines:
philosophy of religion, systematic theology,
comparative religious thought, and religious ethics.
Specialized research programs within this track
include: (i) historical study of religious thought
in one of these disciplines, (ii) constructive
development of interpretations of religious subject
matters within the domain of religious ideas, and
(iii) the interdisciplinary study of religious
thought in relation to cognate fields in the
humanities, literary studies, fine arts, and social
sciences.
General requirements for the PhD in Religious
Thought are described
here.
Related degrees: Boston University's
School of Theology
administers two academic doctoral degrees related to
theology and neither should be confused with the
Track II PhD in Religious Thought. One is the PhD in
Practical Theology and the other is the
ThD in Theology.
Students interested in learning more about these
programs or applying for admission should visit the
School
of Theology’s admission website.
1.2. Faculty in Religious
Thought
Many Boston University faculty have some direct interest in religious
thought, and an even larger
number of faculty possess expertise in areas closely connected to religious
ideas.
1.2.1 Core Faculty in
Religious Thought (DRTS Track 2)
The Core Religious Thought Faculty teach most courses and set policies
and procedures for the Religious Thought PhD program.
John H. Berthrong
Comparative theology; contemporary theories of interreligious relation; Chinese
intellectual and religious history
M. David Eckel
Hindu and Buddhist philosophy; inter-religious dialogue; comparative theology
Ray L. Hart
Philosophy of religion; philosophical theology; systematic theology; theological
aesthetics
Diana Lobel
Classical and medieval Jewish studies, comparative philosophy and religious
thought
Mary Elizabeth Moore
Practical theology, process theology, feminist theology
Robert C. Neville
Philosophical theology; systematic theology; comparative theology (Western and Chinese);
metaphysics; American philosophy
Alan M. Olson
Philosophy of religion, religion and literature
Shelly Rambo
Systematic theology, theology and literature
C. Allen Speight
Philosophy of religion
Bryan P. Stone
Practical theology, liberation theology, process theology, Wesleyan theology
Kirk Wegter-McNelly
Systematic theology, theology and science
Wesley J. Wildman
Constructive theology; history of modern Christian theology; philosophy of religion;
religion and science; comparative theology
Claire Wolfteich
Practical theology, theology and spirituality
Michael Zank
Modern Jewish thought
1.2.2
Other Faculty who may be able to assist Students in Religious Thought (DRTS
Track 2)
Some affiliated faculty work in religious thought. Others are historians
or area studies specialists who may be able to help students working in
comparative religious ideas.
Kecia Ali
Islamic studies
Christopher B. Brown
History of Christianity in the Rennaissance through the Reformation and
counter-Reformation to Pietism
Hee An Choi
Practical theology, feminist theology, Korean theology
Gina Cogan
Asian religions
Marthinus L. Daneel
Missiology, comparative theology
Christopher Evans
History of modern Christianity
Walter Fluker
Ethical leadership, black theology, King and Thurman
John Hart
Christian ethics, ecological ethics, Latin-American liberation theology
Emily Hudson
Religion and literature
Steven Katz
Philosophy of religion
Deeana Klepper
History of Christianity, medieval and early modern European religious
history
Frank Korom
South Asian, Carribbean, and Diaspora studies
Christopher Lehrich
Theory of religion, early modern Europe, magic in relation to science and
religion
Hillel Levine
Sociology and religion
Thomas Michael
Chinese religions and literature
Elizabeth Parsons
Theology of mission, world Christianity
Rodney L. Petersen
Ecumenical theology, world Christianity
Stephen Prothero
Religion and culture in the United States
Teena Purohit
South Asian studies
Dana L. Robert
Theology of mission, global Christianity
Rady Roldan-Figueroa
History of early modern Christianity, history of Spanish Christianity
Karen B. Westerfield Tucker
History of Christianity, liturgical theology, Wesleyan theology
1.3. Where to Get More Information
In addition to the sources listed
above, and in this prospectus, it is important to remember that some of the
most useful information for doctoral students is not written down, partly
because no one has ever undertaken such a task, and partly because some of it cannot be
expressed conveniently. Getting to know other students already in the doctoral program and
sharing insights with one another is an excellent way to pick up this sort of information.
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