PhD in Religion, Culture, and Society at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada is a doctorate in Religious Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Religious Studies
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Religion, Culture, and Society at the University of Waterloo leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a doctoral-level research degree offered jointly with Wilfrid Laurier University. The program focuses on religious traditions and movements of Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean, drawing on a multidisciplinary approach that spans anthropology, history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Admission normally requires a master's degree, or equivalent, in religious studies or a closely allied field, together with a minimum overall standing of 80%. The program is delivered on campus and runs full-time over 48 months, with admission available for the Fall term; due to funding restrictions, the program is accepting domestic students only for Fall 2026. Graduates are prepared for research and teaching careers in religious studies and related humanities and social science fields.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission normally requires a master's degree, or equivalent, in religious studies or a closely allied field, together with a minimum overall standing of 80%. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Waterloo's English language proficiency requirement (TOEFL iBT 5 overall, with 5 in writing and speaking, or IELTS Academic 7.5 overall, with 7.0 in writing and speaking).
