At Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Religious Studies (PhD) is offered as a doctorate in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 4 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This interdisciplinary PhD programme examines religious phenomena, past and present, through history, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy. Students may specialise in areas such as early Christianity, Gnosticism, religions of India, Islam, or contemporary religious movements. The programme combines coursework, comprehensive examinations, directed readings, and thesis research, totalling 90 credits over an estimated four years of full-time study. It is offered jointly with Concordia University and the Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM), and instruction takes place on campus. The credential awarded is a Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) from Universite Laval's Faculty of Theology and Religious Sciences.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in religious studies or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.33 scale; candidates slightly below this threshold may still apply with a strong motivation letter. Before admission, candidates must secure a faculty supervisor and submit a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, a research proposal of 1,500 to 2,000 words, and three letters of appreciation, along with written confirmation from the supervisor. Strong reading comprehension in both French and English is required for successful completion of the programme.
