PhD in Religion - Historical Studies in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University | Nashville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 42,282
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

PhD candidates in historical studies must submit these documents with guidance from their advisor.

A. A record of first-year completed courses and planned second-year coursework. The program mandates 72 credit hours, with a minimum of 15 credits in the primary historical focus. An additional 12 credits are allocated to the secondary field. Students may transfer up to 24 credits from previous graduate work. The remaining 12 credits are reserved for dissertation research.

B. Certification dates for language requirements and subsequent exam dates. The first modern language must be certified by the start of the second semester, while the second must be completed by the beginning of the fourth semester. The application should demonstrate how the selected languages relate to the research focus. Any extra languages and their verification process will be detailed in the dissertation proposal.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Submission of scores on the GRE is required.
Applicants must upload an unofficial copy of transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work as part of their online application for admission.
The Statement of Purpose, an essay about why you are applying to the program you have selected, is required.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) is 570, and for the TOEFL iBT (internet-based test), 88. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.

Tuition USD 42,282

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