PhD Divinity at University of Chicago

Programme overview

The PhD is an interdisciplinary programme of advanced study preparing students for research, teaching and publicly engaged leadership. Students focus on one of the School's Areas of Study and use constructive, historical, social scientific and literary/visual methods.

Faculty: Divinity School | Department: Divinity School | Intake: Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Advanced coursework, language study, pedagogical training and experience, comprehensive exams and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Preparation for careers in research, teaching and publicly engaged leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Divinity PhD: master's degree (or international equivalent) in religion or a closely related field with significant coursework in the proposed field, completed by enrollment; online application and fee; candidate statement on intellectual influences and professional goals; transcripts; three letters of recommendation; CV or resume; writing sample of 15-25 pages; English language proficiency documentation; applications open in September, deadline January 5, 2027; decisions usually by mid-March. No GRE or GPA requirement is listed.

Intake: Autumn

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