This methodology establishes the way in which the recognition of the doctoral degree and the title of doctor in the field of theology and religious studies obtained abroad is carried out within the Protestant Theological Institute of Cluj-Napoca.

The provisions of this methodology apply to Romanian citizens, citizens of member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third countries who have obtained the doctoral degree and the title of doctor in theology obtained abroad, in accredited higher education institutions from member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and in prestigious universities from other countries included in the "List of prestigious universities from other countries," approved by OMECTS no. 5825/2016 and periodically updated.