Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Religious Studies - Modernities, Secularism, and Science in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
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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
Graduate students exploring this field examine how religion evolves within, through, and beyond diverse modernisms worldwide. Their studies encompass religion's evolving connections with secular frameworks, scientific inquiry, and economic structures. The Graduate Group in Religious Studies at Penn unites specialists across multiple disciplines. Our focus extends beyond regional studies and historical faith traditions to encompass methodological perspectives, such as critically examining the concept of religion itself, analyzing material and visual culture, studying both ancient texts and modern digital media, and investigating religion's intersection with modernity and science—including its political dimensions and connections to gender and racial identities. Instead of rigid academic tracks, we promote interdisciplinary approaches, equipping students with both scholarly expertise for academia and versatile research and communication skills for various career paths. Our primary research domains, presented alphabetically, include:
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.
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