--- title: "New Research Degrees · St Cyril’s" url: https://stcyrils.edu.au/news/new-research-degrees description: "St Cyril’s is thrilled to announce a new suite of Higher Degree Research (HDR) awards that provide opportunity to pursue advanced study in a theologically…" --- 1. [Home](https://stcyrils.edu.au/) 2. [News](https://stcyrils.edu.au/news) # New Research Degrees 28 September 2017 ![New Research Degrees](https://stcyrils.edu.au/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2F_emdash%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2F01M5HJ9V2NP7JG72BYZTKJDMGC.jpg&w=600&h=250&f=webp&fit=cover&position=center) St Cyril’s is thrilled to announce a new suite of [Higher Degree Research (HDR) awards](https://stcyrils.edu.au/courses/higher-degree-research) that provide opportunity to pursue advanced study in a theologically related area at the highest academic level. All of these degrees may be taken **_entirely online_** and are facilitated by state of the art technology. As a leading provider of the highest quality theological education, St Cyril’s accredited research degrees include the _Master of Philosophy_ (MPhil), _Doctor of Ministry_ (DMin), _Doctor of Philosophy_ (PhD), and _Doctor of Theology_ (ThD). This will allow students to research at the highest level in the Orthodox tradition. Application and enrolment for these awards is made **_directly_** through the Office of the Dean of the Sydney College of Divinity. _St Cyril‘s_ offers supervision for the SCD Higher Degree Research awards in disciplines of Theology, Biblical Studies, Patristics, Science and Religion, Coptic/Arabic/Syriac literature and thought, and Church History (among others). For more information, please see our [Higher Degree Research awards](https://stcyrils.edu.au/courses/higher-degree-research) to find a degree that suits you. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to email St Cyril‘s [Director of Learning and Teaching](mailto:mibrahim@stcyrils.edu.au) or the [Research Director](mailto:jimh@scd.edu.au) of SCD. ## More from the College * [2 September 2026Unveiling Paul](https://stcyrils.edu.au/news/unveiling-paul) * [14 August 2026Sacred Hospitality with Fr Stephen Muse, PhD](https://stcyrils.edu.au/news/sacred-hospitality-with-fr-stephen-muse-phd) * [9 June 2026Enrolments for Semester 2 are now open!](https://stcyrils.edu.au/news/enrolments-for-semester-2-are-now-open-2) --- St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College · 6/252–254 West Street, Carlton NSW 2218, Australia · +61 2 9546 6411 · registrar@stcyrils.edu.au Site guide for AI agents: https://stcyrils.edu.au/llms.txt