Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Religion in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,324
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Temple University's Religion Department was established soon after the Supreme Court endorsed the academic study of religion (distinct from religious practice) in public education. Departing from conventional seminary approaches focused on church history and theology, Temple's program embraced a diverse, interdisciplinary examination of worldwide religious traditions. This unique approach provides exceptional breadth and cross-cultural richness. Our department has consistently drawn international students, with alumni now teaching at universities across North America and in countries like Germany, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia. The PhD in Religion program at Temple's College of Liberal Arts offers rigorous exploration of global religious traditions through multiple advanced methodologies. Students critically analyze major belief systems using textual/historical research, philosophical/hermeneutical approaches, and sociocultural analysis. The program culminates in original dissertation research that makes meaningful contributions to religious scholarship, presented and defended by candidates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is not required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: In 2 to 3 pages, address your background that prepares you for graduate studies in Religion, including your previous successes in academic study and research in the field, your area of interest within the field of Religion and how that interest coincides with offerings in Temple's Department of Religion, and your teaching and research goals and how you foresee study at Temple furthering those goals.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores of 160 on the verbal section and 144 on the quantitative section are preferred.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 10 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. It should be in the field of Religious Studies or a closely related area.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: In 2 to 3 pages, address your background that prepares you for graduate studies in Religion, including your previous successes in academic study and research in the field, your area of interest within the field of Religion and how that interest coincides with offerings in Temple's Department of Religion, and your teaching and research goals and how you foresee study at Temple furthering those goals.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores of 160 on the verbal section and 144 on the quantitative section are preferred.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 10 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. It should be in the field of Religious Studies or a closely related area.
Tuition
USD
27,324