Religion and Culture
Ph.D. Program Tracking Sheet
School of Theology and Religious Studies
Catholic University of America
(Revised Draft, 2012)
Because the Religion and Culture Academic Area is broad and can encompass a wide variety of
foci and topics, this Doctoral Program Tracking Sheet should be prepared at the beginning of
doctoral studies to provide a “road map” for the student. This is not a binding contract, since
conditions may change in the course of a student’s career (e.g., a professor may retire or a course
may not be offered as anticipated). Nevertheless, this proposal is an important instrument in
ensuring that the student’s course of study is workable, completes all formal program
requirements, and has a clear focus. In addition to this “road map” version of the Tracking Sheet,
a duplicate form must also be complete in reference to the student’s actual course of
matriculation.
Student Information:
Student name:_____________________________________________
CUA ID number:
E-mail:___________________________________________________
Date admitted the PhD. Program: ____________________________
Date of MA completion: ____________________________________
At: CUA-STRS [ ]
OTHER INSTITUTION [ ] (If other, indicate where earned below)
Advisor: _________________________________________________
Doctoral Program
I. Coursework
A. Religion and Culture
(at least 21 credit hours; 3 credits must be in either the cross-cultural study of religion or the
study of a non-Christian religious tradition)
Course nbr
Course Title
TRS 780A
TRS 760B or
TRS 780B
Introduction to the Study of Religion
Theology, Culture, and Hermeneutics*
or Religion and Hermeneutics*
Instructor
Sem/year
Credits
3
*Note: If the student took TRS 780A, 660B, or 780B while earning the M.A. at CUA-STRS, then
these will be waived. It is still necessary to complete 21 hours of courses in this area, however.
B. Catholic Theological Tradition
(at least 9 credit hours)
Course Nbr
Course Title
TRS 760 or
TRS 660
Theological Foundations* or
History and Method in Theology*
Instructor
Sem/year
Credits
3
*Note: If the student took either of these courses while earning the M.A. at CUA-STRS, or did
significant course in the Catholic Theological tradition while earning an M.A. or equivalent at
another institution, these will be waived.
C. Allied Area (specify):____________________________________________________
(at least 6 credit hours)
Course Nbr
Course Title
Instructor
Sem/year
Credits
II. Major Research papers:
Three are required if M.A. was completed at CUA-STRS; four if M.A. was completed
elsewhere. List below.
Course number
Course Title
Professor
Sem/year
Projected Title
III. Language Requirements
Two languages are required. Indicate below which two languages you will study, how each
contributes to your research program, and in what manner you will be certified:
Language 1: ____________________________
When Completed? _________________
How certified? ____________________
Contribution:
Language: 2:__________________________
When Completed?________________
How certified?___________________
Contribution:
IV. Ph.D. Comprehensive examinations:
Doctoral students take three comprehensive examinations, to be taken on dates set by the
university. University regulations permit the student to register for no more than two semesters
of examination preparation and completion. Prior to arranging comprehensive examinations,
the academic area director will audit the student’s record to make sure that all other
requirements listed above have been completed. In addition, the student, in consultation with
his/her advisor, will prepare a bibliography of books and other literature that may be tested.
Examination
Semester
Religion and Culture
Catholic Theological tradition
Allied Area/ Subfield
V. Dissertation
A. Tentative Title ________________________________________________
B. Brief description (one paragraph)
C. Director: ____________________________________________
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APPROVAL
Director of Religion and Culture Academic Area:
______________________________________
Signature
_________________
Date
Student’s advisor:
__________________________________
Signature
__________________
Date