PhD in Philosophy - Philosophy of Religion in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

The program typically takes five years for most students to complete. In the last phase, faculty provide individualized guidance to help students secure philosophy teaching roles. Check our placement record to see where our alumni are currently employed. At the University of Rochester, we provide a PhD program in philosophy with coursework covering: Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of science, History of philosophy, Logic, Ethics, Social and political philosophy, and Philosophy of religion. This five-year doctoral program is structured in three stages: foundational studies, advanced coursework with specialized research, and dissertation work. Considering applying? Review the department chair's message for prospective students and explore the PhD program details on our application page. Candidates must complete 90 graduate credit hours post-bachelor's degree to qualify.