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PhD Religious Studies at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

The PhD mentors future scholar-teachers in the contemporary study of religion, combining the personal attention of a smaller programme with the resources of a large public research university, including language study, interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching experience. Guided, individualised research is favoured, and students work closely with faculty.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences; Graduate School  |  Department: Religious Studies  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Specialisation in one of ten fields of study, such as Buddhist Studies, Chinese Thought, and Religion, Science and Technology Studies.

Career pathways

Higher education careers and professions requiring deep knowledge, critical engagement, and research and communication skills; the department reports placing graduates in full-time teaching positions.

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Application information

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

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