Overview
About the program
The Religious Studies program at the University of California, Riverside engages religion as a political and social force on the international stage, critically appraising the impact of religions in contemporary global cultures, contacts, and conflicts.
Students applying to study in our graduate program are therefore expressing an interest in delving into particular ways of studying religions: through the political, cultural, ideological, and interpretive lenses by which people understand themselves and others.
This view of religious discourses not only describes the academic approach of our faculty, but also provides critical interfaces with scholarly work conducted through the University, and in many other areas of humanistic studies.
Programme Structure
Our strengths include, but are not limited to:- Pan-Pacific religions
- Transnational religions in the U.S.
- Religions in South, East, and Southeast Asia
- Religion, sexuality, and gender, including queer and transgender studies in religion
- Religion, race, colonialism, and decolonization
- U.S. religions, historical and contemporary
- Religion and culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Admissions close on June 1 and applications sent after January 3 will be considered on a rolling basis. but places are very limited after this point.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies View 93 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants must submit scores from the GRE General Test and transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education, along with 3 letters of academic reference, a Statement of Purpose describing the focus of their interests in the study of religion, a Personal Statement, and a writing sample of 10-15 pages.
- While an undergraduate major in the study of religion is not required for admission into the graduate program, it is highly recommended that applicants demonstrate significant interest and background in the academic study of religion.
Tuition Fee
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International
19048 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9524 USD per semester during 60 months. -
National
19048 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9524 USD per semester during 60 months. -
In-State
8980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4490 USD per semester during 60 months.
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Scholarships Information
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