Graduation Doctoral/PhD- programme
The Doctoral/PhD-programme is completed with the final examination. The examination committee consists of at least three persons and is usually chaired by the Director of Doctoral Studies.
⇒ Information on the submission procedure for doctoral theses can be found in the side menu under the menu item: "Paper/ Thesis"
Final examination Doctoral programme Catholic Theology
The final examination is a comprehensive examination consisting of three examination subjects: 1. public defense, 2. research area of the doctoral thesis and 3. another area of research (= as specified in the doctoral thesis agreement). A numerical grade (1-5) is given for each subject of the exam and all three subjects have to be positive in order to pass the exam. Information on the content of the final examination can be found in the guidelines.
Final examination PhD-programme Theological Studies and Doctoral programme in Philosophy, field of doctoral research Religious Studies
The final examination is held as public defense. Information on the content of the final examination can be found in the guidelines.
Registration requirements
You may register for the final examination, if all requirements are met:
- positive assessment of the doctoral thesis
- record of exams/achievements, approved by the Director of Doctoral Studies
- If you have been admitted under stipulations: completion of additional exams as stated in the admission letter
Application for approval of the record of exams/achievements
- Fill out the form "record of exams/achievements". If additional exams were prescribed in the letter of admission, proof of their completion must also be provided and entered in the corresponding field on the examination pass.
- Submit the record of exams/achievements at the SSC (scanned by mail)
- Your record of exams will be forwarded to the Director of Doctoral Studies for approval. We will inform you by mail about his/her decision.
Registration for the final examination
If all requirements are met, you may register for the final examination.
Registration for the final examination
- In consultation with your supervisor fill out a proposal for the Examination board and at least three proposals for the date of the examination.
- Submit the registration form at the SSC (scanned by mail)
Examination committee and date of the final examination
The examination committee must be approved by the Director of Doctoral Studies. The date of the final examination may be fixed after the approval (and not before!): The SSC will contact the members of the examination committee asking them about possible dates. As soon as the date is fixed, you will be informed by mail.