Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Religious Studies in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
|
Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,307
(c. USD4,638.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Since 1964, the Religious Studies department has provided graduate programs exploring religion and human spiritual experiences across cultures and time periods. Maintaining no religious affiliations, the department fosters thoughtful understanding of global faith traditions through unbiased inquiry, analytical thinking, and well-reasoned perspectives. Utilizing diverse academic approaches - including philosophical, philological, literary, historical, and social scientific methods - the department examines religious phenomena comprehensively.
Research Focus Areas
Asian studies (Buddhism, East Asian religions)
Biblical studies (Ancient Judaism, Early Christianity)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
M.A. in Religious Studies
Language Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Application deadline is Dec/15.
Tuition
CAD
6,307