Overview

Religious Studies students at Boston University choose from one of six specializations: Buddhist Studies, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Religions in American Culture, Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean World, or Religion in Philosophy, Politics, and Society. Students should have a major in religious studies (or a related discipline).

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization:

Buddhist Studies
Islamic Studies
Jewish Studies
Religions in American Culture
Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean World
Religion in Philosophy, Politics, and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 64 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 98 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies 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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General requirements

Students entering the Ph.D. program will have majored in Religious Studies (or a related discipline) or otherwise show transcript evidence of advanced coursework in a single religious tradition and introductory coursework in multiple religious traditions.

completed online application;
transcripts of all college or university work;
three letters of reference (academic preferred);
a two-to-three page statement of purpose;
academic writing sample of no more than 20 pages;
$95 application fee

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Tuition Fee

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International

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 64 months.
National

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 64 months.
In-State

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 64 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Boston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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