Overview

About the program

Our program at the University of Pennsylvania is situated within one of the largest and finest research universities in the country, easily accessible to other research centers along the eastern seaboard.

At the same time, the Department of Religious Studies provides students with a great deal of individual attention from faculty members, and the opportunity to interact with students from diverse subfields.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Ancient Mediterranean Religions
Asian Religions
Buddhism
Childhood, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Christianity
Intellectual History
Islam
Judaism
Material and Visual Culture
Modernity, Science, and Secularism
Politics and Publics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 94 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

An academic curriculum vitae summarizing your academic background.
A personal statement of up to 750 words outlining your relevant training for the degree, your field of interest and research plans, and why you are interested in studying at Penn.
A writing sample of academic prose (such as a term paper or standalone excerpt of a larger text) of 15-30 double-spaced pages.
Academic transcript(s) from all previous academic work undertaken. (Screenshots or PDFs of unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the application stage. Official transcripts will be requested if you are offered and accept admission to the program.)
Applicants will also be prompted to provide contact details for 3-5 letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your academic background and aptitudes.
Applicants must indicate which of our graduate research areas they intend to pursue.

Tuition Fee

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International

41544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.
National

41544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

41544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.

Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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