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Religious Studies: Gender and Women's Studies (Ph.D.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Religious Studies; Gender and Women's Studies focuses on feminist, women's, and gender studies in relation to religious traditions. Students admitted to PhD1 are required to register in two PhD1 research courses consecutively during their first Fall & Winter terms: ARTR 716 in their first term, followed by ARTR 717 in their second term.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Religious Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic master's degree in Religious Studies or Theology from a recognized graduate program, or completion of the course requirements of such a program with a minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0. Advanced Standing (Ph.D. 2) may be granted if the master's-level work, including a thesis, is in the same area as the intended doctoral specialization and involves at least six courses (18 credits). A scholarly writing sample (maximum 30 pages) is requested.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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