Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Religious Studies in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,188
(c. USD15,955.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Ph.D. program is structured to be completed within four years. Full-time enrollment is mandatory, with students required to attend classes and maintain regular on-campus availability for consultation during the initial two years, plus complete at least six terms beyond their Master's degree. Timely progression through the program is expected. Typically, coursework and preliminary proposal development should be finalized in year one; comprehensive examinations, dissertation proposal presentation, and approval occur in year two; while the dissertation itself is undertaken during years three and four. While supervisors and committee members provide guidance, students bear ultimate responsibility for meeting all program deadlines and requirements. Proficiency in a second language pertinent to their research area is mandatory, with additional language competency required if the dissertation topic demands it. Dissertation work cannot commence until all language prerequisites are satisfied.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Only graduates of accredited universities and colleges are eligible for admission.
Students apply to the joint program, designating one of the two universities as the preferred home institution. A student may be offered admission to the partner institution if the Joint Committee deems this choice more appropriate because of the student's interests or the availability of suitable supervisors. Applications are considered by the Joint Committee, and recommendations for admission or rejection are made by the Director to the Associate Provost, Graduate Studies at the proposed home university. Students are governed by the rules of the university in which they are registered, and their degree is granted by that same university, however, students may use faculty and library resources at both universities.
Students must normally have a Master's degree or its equivalent in Religious Studies or a closely allied field with an 80% overall standing.
If the MA is in an allied field, the candidate must have a minimum of 10 one-term (half-credit) courses, or their equivalent, in the academic study of religion.
Three academic references
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Students apply to the joint program, designating one of the two universities as the preferred home institution. A student may be offered admission to the partner institution if the Joint Committee deems this choice more appropriate because of the student's interests or the availability of suitable supervisors. Applications are considered by the Joint Committee, and recommendations for admission or rejection are made by the Director to the Associate Provost, Graduate Studies at the proposed home university. Students are governed by the rules of the university in which they are registered, and their degree is granted by that same university, however, students may use faculty and library resources at both universities.
Students must normally have a Master's degree or its equivalent in Religious Studies or a closely allied field with an 80% overall standing.
If the MA is in an allied field, the candidate must have a minimum of 10 one-term (half-credit) courses, or their equivalent, in the academic study of religion.
Three academic references
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Tuition
CAD
22,188