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PhD Religious and Cultural Studies at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Programme overview

Doctoral research programme in Religious and Cultural Studies. Specialisations listed: African Traditional Religion, Biblical Studies, New Testament, Old Testament, Church History, Philosophy of Religion, Islamic Studies, Sociology of Religion.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of Religious and Cultural Studies  |  Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State

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Entry requirements

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language obtained at not more than two sittings. (b) A minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in Religious Studies or its variants (e.g. Religion, Religious and Cultural Studies, Religious Management and Cultural Studies, Islamic or Christian Religious Studies, Theology), from a recognized University. (c) A Master’s Degree in Religious Studies or its variants with a minimum average of 60% (B Grade) from a recognized University.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic year includes PhD programmes through the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Postgraduate applications for 2026/2027 close on 30 October 2026. The application form costs N30,000 (N30,700 including charges, paid by debit card) at aksu.edu.ng/pg.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://aksu.edu.ng/newsite/admissions/

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