Overview

The Department of Religion at University of Georgia offers a program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Religion.

Features

The aim of The PhD degree is to understand religion in its historical, theoretical, and applied dimensions.

Given this broad objective, the PhD program in Religion aims to train scholars of religion to achieve an academic degree with concentrations in one of two broad tracks: Religion in a Global Society and Religion in the Americas, within which they will receive more specialized training in particular religions or fields of Religious Studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A major intent of the program is to prepare individuals to become scholarly researchers and educators in religious studies who can compete successfully for positions in quality institutions of higher education.

Yet individuals who are pursuing careers related to Religion other than in the academy will also find the degree useful.

The program’s emphasis on global and a variety among religion(s) in the Americas will help to prepare tomorrow’s workforce for the global economy.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies View 154 other PhDs in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate School application form

Application processing fee, non-refundable

An unofficial transcripts from each institution you attended. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.

Official test scores sent by the testing agency if required by the academic department

GRE and GMAT

Letters of Recommendation will be sent to the academic department electronically as part of the online admission application process

Supplemental materials required by the department to which you are applying should be mailed directly to the academic department.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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