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PhD in Terrorism Studies and Deradicalization (Online) EUCLID (Euclid University)
Introduction
EUCLID’s online Ph.D. in terrorism studies and deradicalization is unique in that it is offered by an intergovernmental treaty-based organization with a university mandate. EUCLID has specialized expertise in global affairs, including interfaith studies. EUCLID is a partner of several organizations that are relevant to this program, notably the World Mediation Organization (Berlin) and two affiliated institutions of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (IsDB, ICCIA).
This new program addresses a tremendous global need for truly qualified professionals able to serve at all levels of government and civil society as experts in the field of what is generally referred to as Islamic radicalization leading to the clear and present threat of violent extremism or even terrorist actions. EUCLID’s approach to delivering the highest possible level of competency in terrorism studies as well as deradicalization solutions is both multilevel and multidisciplinary.
- Multilevel means that MTSD and DTSD graduates will be able to function at various levels, global, national, local (city), communal and inter-personal.
- Multidisciplinary means that the program brings together knowledge from various areas of competence, including psychology, sociology, and religious studies.
EUCLID is uniquely qualified in terms of educational philosophy because it does view this field of study from US-centric or Euro-centric perspectives. It frankly tackles the issue of Islamophobia as well as realism, "laïcité" and cultural imperialism in order to form well-informed and balanced experts who may come from a variety of national and religious backgrounds.
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
The staff of EUCLID Participating States and International Organizations
The approved staff of EUCLID Member States have access to special scholarships.
If you are a full-time, permanent employee working for a government ministry of a EUCLID Participating State, please contact the Secretariat or your National Point of Contact for more information. The same is true of full-time, permanent staff and officials working for intergovernmental organizations.
Citizens and Residents of a EUCLID Participating State
If you are a citizen and resident (both are required) of a EUCLID Participating State, you may be eligible for a partial scholarship. Please contact the Admissions Officer for information and specify your country of citizenship and residence.
Staff and Officials of the ECOWAS Commission
If you are a full-time, permanent employee working for ECOWAS, please contact the Secretariat or the ECOWAS Commission Cabinet Minister for more information.
Citizens and Residents of an OIC Member State
If you are a citizen and resident of an OIC Member State, you may be eligible for a partial scholarship under the provisions of the ICCI – EUCLID Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the Admissions Officer for information and specify your country of citizenship and residence.
Citizens and Residents of an ECOWAS Member State
If you are a citizen and resident of an ECOWAS Member State, you may be eligible for a partial scholarship under the provisions of the ECOWAS – EUCLID Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the Admissions Officer for information and specify your country of citizenship and residence.
Curriculum
Academic Presentation
Radicalization and terrorism are foremost threats globally, not only in Western Europe but also in Muslim-majority countries such as Iraq and Jordan. Although the percentage of Muslims that are radicalized in the sense of being willing to engage in terrorist acts is extremely small, the fact that there are more than one billion Muslims in the world today, many living in very adverse circumstances, has led to tragic events associated with the phenomenon known as Islamic radicalization.
This program aims precisely at training highly knowledgeable and competent experts who will be able to meet the tremendous demand for professionals at all levels of society, academia, and government. It is important to note that this program covers not only violent Islamic radicalization but also other forms of terrorism and radicalization, including but not limited to far-left, far-right, neo-nazi, islamophobic, national Hindu, Christianity-inspired, State-sponsored, and eco-terrorism.
These are some of the critical topics covered in EUCLID’s unique online master in terrorism studies and radicalization – unique because offered by an international intergovernmental organization committed to facilitating dialogue and conflict resolution, as well as unique for being delivered completely in distance / online format. This program is also unique for blending personal level psychology with high-level issues (diplomacy, inter-religious dialogue) and practical skills (mediation), the purpose is to offer comprehensive coverage of this broad topic.
Primary Courses
- International Academic Writing (Doctorate)
- Argumentation and Critical Thinking
- Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (Leiden)
- Islamic Terrorism in Africa
- Studies in Modern Islamic Radicalization
- Studies in Deradicalization
- Global Counter-Terrorism
- Doctoral Directed Studies
- DDIA Thesis 1/5 Bibliography + Outline
- DDIA Thesis 2/5 Draft
- DDIA Thesis 3/5 Completed Draft
- DDIA Thesis 4/5 Editing
- DDIA Thesis 5/5 Final Review
Elective Courses
Note: All courses available in the EUCLID database can be considered elective, after review and approval by your EUCLID counselor. Graduate-level degrees may include a certain number of undergraduate electives. Likewise, undergraduate roadmaps may be built using graduate-level courses. Again, prospective students are reminded that the final degree roadmap must be reviewed and approved by the Admissions Officer to ensure the logical progression of subjects covered and conformity with international standards.
- Overview of Islam, Islamic Law (Shar'iah) and the Islamic World
- Terrorism and Terrorism Threat (USA)
- Advanced Studies in Inter-Religious Dialogue 1
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Employment Outlook
This EUCLID Ph.D. in Terrorism Studies and De-Radicalization provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in this challenging but high-demand field of work. Career opportunities exist at the international, local, and inter-personal levels in the public sector as well as academia. EUCLID’s alumni have been successful in securing employment and promotions in government service and international organizations.