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    The Postdoctoral Program in Theology at the Unisur University offers advanced scholars a distinguished forum for original theological inquiry at the intersection of faith, reason, and contemporary human experience. The program fosters rigorous critical dialogue between classical theological tradition and the moral, ethical, and spiritual imperatives of the present age — grounded in the conviction that authentic scholarship serves the transformation of communities.

    Coursework spans a rich spectrum of theological disciplines, including Advanced Theological Methodology, Biblical Hermeneutics, Ethics and Moral Theology, Comparative Religion, and Research Design — integrating classical rigor with contemporary methodological innovation and digital research tools to support high-impact scholarly contribution.

    Foundational orientation courses prepare incoming scholars in academic writing, research ethics, critical reasoning, and project management — ensuring full readiness to pursue specialized research, engage in collaborative inquiry, and contribute meaningfully to the theological academy and the broader life of the Church and society.

    POSTDOCTORAL STUDY PLAN IN THEOLOGY

    FIRST SEMESTER

    • Phase I — Methodological Foundations
    • Advanced Theological Methodology
    • Research Design and Scholarly Communication
    • Phase II — Doctrinal & Ethical Formation
    • Ethics and Moral Theology
    • Biblical Hermeneutics and Scriptural Studies
    • Phase III — Dialogue & Contemporary Engagement
    • Comparative Religion and Interreligious Dialogue
    • Contemporary Issues in Theology
    • Phase IV — Original Research & Scholarly Contribution
    • Seminar I (Postdoctoral Research Project)
    • Tutorial I (Individual Research Mentorship)

    SECOND SEMESTER

    • Phase V — Scriptural & Exegetical Depth
    • Biblical Hermeneutics
    • Exegetical Methodology and Biblical Text
    • Phase VI — Contemporary Theological Engagement
    • Contemporary Issues in Theology
    • Seminar II (Problems and Moral Theology)
    • Phase VII — Advanced Research Mentorship
    • Tutorial II (Specialized Research Guidance)

    THIRD SEMESTER

    • Phase VIII — Historical & Systematic Foundations
    • Historical and Systematic Theology
    • Biblical or Modern Languages
    • Phase IX — Doctoral Research Development
    • Research Project Development I
    • Tutorial III (Advanced Research Mentorship)

    FOURTH SEMESTER

    • Phase X — Intercultural & Interfaith Engagement
    • Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue
    • Phase XI — Educational & Philosophical Foundations
    • Fundamental Principles I (Philosophy of Education)
    • Phase XII — Advanced Research Completion
    • Research Project Development II
    • Tutorial IV (Final Research Mentorship)

    FIFTH SEMESTER

    • Phase XIII — Contemporary Theological Interpretation
    • Contemporary Theological Hermeneutics
    • Phase XIV — Final Research & Scholarly Completion
    • Research Project Development III
    • Tutorial V (Culminating Research Mentorship)

    SIXTH SEMESTER

    • Phase XV — Final Research Culmination
    • Research Project Development IV
    • Tutorial VI (Doctoral Thesis Mentorship)
    • Phase XVI — Scholarly Contribution & Defense
    • Public Defense of Thesis

    Total Program Credits: 120 Academic Credit Hours