Overview
The PhD program in Religious Studies at Arizona State University helps graduate students develop greater expertise regarding the nature and role of religion around the world. The program provides supplementary training that includes history, anthropology, political science, journalism, secondary education and justice studies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates possess training and knowledge relevant to careers in a variety of different roles and in a range of employment sectors.
Some typical employers include government agencies, especially the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; nongovernmental organizations; schools, colleges and universities; charities and nonprofit organizations; social services; and churches and other religious organizations.
Career examples include:
- book editor
- church administrator
- case management director
- foreign service employee
- global affairs writer
- nongovernmental organization professional
- nonprofit manager
- professional researcher and writer
- university instructor
Programme Structure
Doctoral focus areas in the study of religion approach the study in a variety of contexts. Specifically offered are areas in:- anthropology of religion
- global Christianity
- Islam in global contexts
- religion in Asia
- religion in the Americas
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Theology and Religious Studies View 93 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Transcripts must show evidence of having completed the equivalent of 15 credit hours of undergraduate work in the study of religions, including advanced courses in both western and Asian or other nonwestern religions.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- curriculum vitae
- writing sample
- contact information for three references
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
13482 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 120 months. -
National
12364 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 120 months. -
In-State
7534 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 120 months.
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Scholarships Information
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