Human Relationships (PhD)

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•THE 2026 #1201-1500

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Offered by Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, Human Relationships (PhD) is a doctorate in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme is delivered on campus.

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Delivery: On Campus

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Program details

Overview

The PhD in Human Relationships, offered through Martin Luther University College, builds on students' professional experience in pastoral leadership or spiritual care and psychotherapy through advanced scholarship and a dissertation. The program offers two admission tracks: a Pastoral Leadership track, requiring a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent with a minimum average of B+, and a Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy track, requiring a Master of Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy degree or equivalent with a minimum average of B+ and three years of clinical practice as a Registered Psychotherapist or equivalent experience. The program is delivered full-time, in person, over four to five years, with students admitted for the Fall term. Graduates are prepared for advanced practice, teaching, and research roles in pastoral care, spiritual care, and psychotherapy.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Pastoral Leadership track: applicants are required to hold a Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) with a minimum average of B+. Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy track: applicants are required to hold a Master of Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy degree (or equivalent) with a minimum average of B+ and three years experience of clinical practice as a Registered Psychotherapist (or equivalent experience).

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Wilfrid Laurier University

“Veritas Omnia Vincit”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1911

Students: 23,587

THE rank: #1201-1500

Programs: 143

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Human Relationships (PhD) award?

Wilfrid Laurier University awards a Doctorate in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

Can Human Relationships (PhD) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Wilfrid Laurier University.

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