Overview
The Ph.D. program in Religious Studies at The University of Iowa is interdisciplinary in nature and may involve historical, anthropological, philosophical, literary, art-historical, or other methods of study, depending on individual goals. Students work closely with their advisor and other Religious Studies faculty members.
Key Features
- They are also strongly encouraged to work with faculty members in other UI departments, who specialize in related areas and can serve on Ph.D. committees.
- Many of our students have worked with the faculty of Anthropology, English, History, and Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures, as well as Philosophy, Classics, and other departments.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Training in methodology and a range of approaches to the study of religion are provided in the course Methods and Theories in the Study of Religion, in courses taught by faculty of different areas, and in courses offered in other departments. Research skills are developed through the writing of seminar papers and the dissertation prospectus.
- It is the expectation that Ph.D. students will complete their studies in six years (five for those who come in with an M.A. and are able to transfer credit).
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Theology and Religious Studies View 93 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application form
- If you are from a country where English is not the first language, please submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score
- Three letters of recommendation submitted by persons familiar with your academic performance (written on the referee's letterhead when possible)
- Transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate work (Official transcripts required following acceptance of admission)
- A brief personal essay that explains your objectives for graduate study in light of existing faculty expertise in the Department of Religious Studies and other relevant departments
- A writing sample demonstrating the ability to engage in critical thinking
- Application (or waiver of consideration) for graduate assistantships
Tuition Fee
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International
31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year -
National
31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year -
In-State
12991 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12991 USD per year
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