Doctoral student in Practical Theology, specialising in recruiting for professional ministry

About the education

Practical Theology is a discipline that places particular emphasis on the study of what can be described as central ecclesial practices – liturgy, preaching, education, and diaconal work. Research on, for example, church organization and Christian spirituality is also included in the field of Practical Theology. Questions concerning the significance of theology for shaping these practices, or how these practices themselves can be understood as expressions of an implicit theology, are of fundamental importance.

The Diocese of Växjö funds the doctoral position. It is announced under the theme "Recruitment to Professional Ministry in the Church of Sweden – Deacon, Parish Educator, Church Musician, and Priest". The doctoral project should primarily focus on contemporary conditions.

The doctoral student admitted to this position is expected to actively participate in the research seminar in Church History and Practical Theology at CTR (Centre for Theology and Religious Studies), and to be regularly present at the department. The doctoral student will be part of the Practical Theology research environment "Church in Public Spaces", which is currently being developed. During the period of employment, the candidate may also be required to carry out tasks for the Diocese of Växjö as part of their departmental duties. The scope of these tasks will be decided in consultation between the Diocesan Director of the Diocese of Växjö and the Head of Department at CTR.

Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/.

The education is carried out in Lund.

Work assignments

Doctoral studies. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned. The maximum amount of such work is 20 %.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for doctoral studies in Practical Theology are specified in the general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/utbildning/forskarutbildning/dina-doktorandstudier/general-syllabi/.

For this doctoral position, fluency in Swedish or another Scandinavian language is required.

Assessment criteria

The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.

Application

Instructions for applying for a doctoral student position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/become-a-doctoral-student-at-the-ht-faculties/application-and-admission/

The application must include:

• CV / list of qualifications
• cover letter
• records of previous studies
• documentation of language skills
• academic papers / degree projects
• any scholarly publications
• project plan.

Please note that you need to upload all documents with your application in PDF format.

For this specific doctoral position, we prefer that you write your application in Swedish or another Scandinavian language.

Type of employment

Limit of tenure, four years according to 5 kap. 7 § HF.