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Religion (PhD) at Concordia University

Concordia University, Canada

Programme overview

A PhD in Religion allows you to expand your study into how religious belief continues to impact the world. Concordia's Department of Religions and Cultures is one of the largest in Canada, with faculty expertise in the world's major traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The department has unique strengths in the fields of Canadian Jewish Studies, Roman Late Antiquity, Women, Gender and Sexuality and Iranian Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science  |  Department: Religions and Cultures  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Winter  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Program options: Thesis. Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements MA in Religion, or equivalent, with high standing from a recognized university. Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programs admit for Fall, Winter (January) and Summer terms depending on the program; program pages state the start terms.

Graduate application deadlines vary by program; complete applications received by the deadline get priority and some programs continue accepting applications if space is available. The application fee is $103.00 CAD, non-refundable and payable by credit or debit card. Applications are submitted online with a Concordia Netname account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/graduate.html

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