Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Religious Studies in Tempe United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
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Tempe United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The scholarly examination of religion forms a vital part of the humanities and has gained growing acknowledgment as an essential framework for comprehending social and political dynamics in our interconnected world.
The religious studies doctoral program enables advanced students to deepen their knowledge about religion's characteristics and influence across different cultures. This curriculum offers complementary instruction spanning history, anthropology, political science, journalism, secondary education, and justice studies.
PhD specialization tracks in religious studies explore the subject through diverse lenses. Available concentrations include:
religious anthropology
worldwide Christian traditions
Islamic studies in global perspectives
Asian religious traditions
religions of the Americas
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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. Applicants who have not met this requirement may be required to take additional coursework beyond program requirements to remedy this deficiency.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program. The most competitive applicants have a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of purpose
curriculum vitae
writing sample
contact information for three references
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
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. Applicants who have not met this requirement may be required to take additional coursework beyond program requirements to remedy this deficiency.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program. The most competitive applicants have a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of purpose
curriculum vitae
writing sample
contact information for three references
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Tuition
USD
37,044