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The article aims at showing the beginnings, development, present state and the future perspectives of doctoral studies at the Theological Faculty of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University (CSWU) in Warsaw. The Theological Faculty was funded in the year 1954 along with the Academy of Catholic Theology which was transformed in the CSWU in 1999. Even though the regular doctoral studies were founded at the Theological Faculty CSWU only in 1997, from its beginnings in 1954 many doctoral students fostered their education and defended their theses. The development of doctoral studies at the Theological Faculty CSWU is really impressive. Every specialization in theology has its own process of education. Besides the mother-place of the TF in Warsaw, the doctoral studies are conducted in several filial centers (Ołtarzew, Niepokalanów, Łódź, Łomża). In the present academic year 514 doctoral students improve their knowledge and skills at the TF CUSW. As to the future development, despite a baby bust in Poland and many other problems that must be faced, the professors of the Theological Faculty CSWU hope to maintain high level of education and comparable number of students enrolled in doctoral studies.