Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Religion - Religion, Psychology, and Culture in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
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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
The Religion, Psychology, and Culture (RPC) program aims to equip students with advanced knowledge in religious studies and psychological sciences for academic and teaching careers. This interdisciplinary curriculum explores personality theories, pastoral theology principles, and critical analysis of theological and psychological methodologies. Participants must cultivate expertise in interpreting human nature through both social scientific and religious lenses. Prospective students should possess foundational knowledge in religious studies, theological history, scripture, systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy - either through previous degrees (B.A., M.A., M.Div., or M.T.S.) or doctoral-level coursework. Those entering with fewer than 24 credit hours in these areas may require additional time to complete their Ph.D. requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Qualified applicants with bachelor's or comparable non-U.S. degrees are eligible for admission to the Graduate School. Applications from international students with three- year bachelor's degrees will also be considered.
Applicants must upload an unofficial copy of transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work as part of their online application for admission. Official transcripts are required only after an offer of admission is made and accepted.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL PBT (paper- based test) is 570, and for the TOEFL iBT (internet- based test), 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
Applicants must upload an unofficial copy of transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work as part of their online application for admission. Official transcripts are required only after an offer of admission is made and accepted.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL PBT (paper- based test) is 570, and for the TOEFL iBT (internet- based test), 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
Tuition
USD
42,282