Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
- Doctoral students must complete all program requirements within 10 consecutive years.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
84 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Tempe, United States
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
The PhD program in Religious Studies at Arizona State University helps graduate students develop greater expertise regarding the nature and role of religion around the world. The program provides supplementary training that includes history, anthropology, political science, journalism, secondary education and justice studies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates possess training and knowledge relevant to careers in a variety of different roles and in a range of employment sectors.
Some typical employers include government agencies, especially the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; nongovernmental organizations; schools, colleges and universities; charities and nonprofit organizations; social services; and churches and other religious organizations.
Career examples include:
- book editor
- church administrator
- case management director
- foreign service employee
- global affairs writer
- nongovernmental organization professional
- nonprofit manager
- professional researcher and writer
- university instructor
Programme Structure
Doctoral focus areas in the study of religion approach the study in a variety of contexts. Specifically offered are areas in:
- anthropology of religion
- global Christianity
- Islam in global contexts
- religion in Asia
- religion in the Americas
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Transcripts must show evidence of having completed the equivalent of 15 credit hours of undergraduate work in the study of religions, including advanced courses in both western and Asian or other nonwestern religions.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- curriculum vitae
- writing sample
- contact information for three references
- proof of English proficiency
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you, Non-residents): 42,617 AUD / year (≈ 30,348 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,053 AUD / year (≈ 27,810 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,171 AUD / year (≈ 12,940 USD / year)
Living costs
Tempe, United States
1,264-1,896 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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