Study Fee: Click here to view the t(/study-fee)uition and subscription options.(/study-fee)(/study-fee) Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal.(/apply)(/apply) Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: • Europe: Switzerland • GCC: Dubai (UAE) • Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: • A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level • A copy of passport or national ID • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume • Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Doctorate in Religious Studies

Feb 23
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This doctorate study program is a 100% research-based academic pathway designed for scholars, academics, and experienced professionals seeking to produce original and impactful contributions in the field of Religious Studies. Positioned at a study level equal to EQF Level 8 and aligned with the third European cycle, the program reflects the highest standards of independent research, critical inquiry, and advanced scholarly engagement.

The academic structure consists of seven integrated modules: four research-focused modules dedicated to advanced research philosophy, complex qualitative methodologies, textual criticism, hermeneutics, interdisciplinary analysis, and academic publication strategies; two general modules aimed at strengthening theoretical foundations, ethics in research, global intellectual traditions, and the relationship between religion, society, and policy; and one specialized module concentrating on advanced themes in Religious Studies, including comparative religion, theology, history of religions, interfaith dynamics, secularization, and contemporary religious thought. These components culminate in thesis and structured research activities that demonstrate the candidate’s capacity to conduct rigorous, original, and analytically sophisticated research.

With a minimum duration of 18 months and flexible extension options, the program accommodates international researchers and senior professionals who require academic flexibility while maintaining a high level of scholarly intensity. The program emphasizes theoretical innovation, methodological depth, and critical evaluation of religious traditions within historical, cultural, philosophical, and sociopolitical contexts.

The Doctorate in Religious Studies supports the development of advanced competencies in independent scholarship, academic leadership, policy analysis, and high-level research publication. It prepares participants for senior academic roles, research leadership positions, interfaith and cultural advisory work, and contributions to global discourse on religion and society.