New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Religion in New York United States | Columbia University
Columbia University
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,576
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Graduate Program in Religion is a collaborative initiative involving the Religion Departments at Columbia University, Barnard College, and Union Theological Seminary. This program focuses on examining religion's historical development, sacred texts, theoretical frameworks, and societal roles across diverse cultures and communities. A unique aspect of the curriculum allows students to pursue specialized training in particular areas of religious scholarship while also developing foundational understanding of global religious traditions and key analytical approaches in the field. This comprehensive education prepares graduates both for teaching wide-ranging courses and for conducting specialized research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Student must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or the international equivalent with a record that indicates capacity for graduate work of high quality. Preparation should include language study as may be required for work in the proposed area of specialization. There should be extensive work in the liberal arts, including history, literature, and philosophy, as well as in the social sciences. If the proposed area of concentration is a social-scientific approach to the study of religion there should also be extra work in the social sciences.
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have TOEFL score of 600 on paper-and-pencil test, 100 on the internet-based test and IELTS score of 7.5
Tuition
USD
53,576