Offered by Concordia University in Montréal, Canada, Religion (PhD) is a doctorate in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Doctor of Philosophy in Religion is offered by Concordia's Department of Religions and Cultures, which covers major world traditions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, with particular strengths in Canadian Jewish Studies, Roman Late Antiquity, Women/Gender/Sexuality studies, and Iranian Studies. The thesis-based degree requires a minimum of 90 credits: 6 credits of foundational seminars, 12 credits of directed reading courses, 15 credits for the doctoral comprehensive examination, 3 credits for the thesis proposal, and 54 credits for the doctoral thesis. The program spans four years, is based at the Sir George Williams (SGW) campus, and admits students in the Fall or Winter term. Funding packages, including awards and teaching or research assistantships, are generally available to students in this thesis-based program.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an MA in Religion, or equivalent, with high standing from a recognized university. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies; the program follows Concordia's standard graduate English-proficiency requirement of IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5, TOEFL iBT 95 with no section below 20, or Duolingo English Test 120. The Fall application deadline is February 1 for Canadian residents and January 15 for U.S. and international applicants; the Winter deadline is September 1 for Canadian residents and June 1 for U.S. and international applicants.
