PhD in Religious Studies - Asian Religions in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 41,544
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The University of Pennsylvania boasts a rich heritage in Asian religious studies. Its Religious Studies Graduate Group specializes in Buddhist, Confucian, Daoist, Hindu, Islamic, and Shinto traditions. Students can design interdisciplinary programs collaborating with departments including Anthropology, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, History, History and Sociology of Science, Art History, Music, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, the Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, and South Asia Studies.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Transcripts uploaded to the application
Letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
GRE, where required. Check your graduate group for details on program requirements.
Demonstration of English proficiency, where required
Writing sample, where required

Applicants are asked in their application to indicate what fields of specialization they intend to pursue within Religious Studies. While the department strongly encourages creative work that synthesizes diverse approaches to the study of religion, applicants should indicate at least one, and no more than three, research areas when completing the graduate school application.

Tuition USD 41,544

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