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Religion (PhD)

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Degree
Doctorate (PhD)
Department
Faculty
Program type
Thesis
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
4 years
Credits
90 credits
Start term
Fall, Winter

Program overview

A PhD in Religion allows you to expand your study into how religious belief continues to impact the world. Concordia's Department of Religions and Cultures is one of the largest in Canada, with faculty expertise in the world's major traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The department has unique strengths in the fields of Canadian Jewish Studies, Roman Late Antiquity, Women, Gender and Sexuality and Iranian Studies. Our department offers a collegial environment and strong mentorship for our doctoral students. Students develop professional, transferable skills while working in a field they are passionate about. The program also allows them to design and teach their own courses, gaining valuable experience that provides them with a competitive advantage in their academic careers.

Program structure

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.

Please see the Religions and Cultures Courses page for course descriptions.

Religion PhD (90 credits)

6

credits:

RELI 890 Doctoral Seminar (6.00)

6

credits chosen from the Seminar of Specialization:

RELI 891 Religions and Cultures Doctoral Seminar (6.00)
RELI 892 Judaic Studies (6.00)

Religion PhD students should enrol in either RELI 891 or RELI 892, according to their specialization, in the first or second or equivalent year of the program.

18

credits of Directed Reading Courses, offered according to the resources of the department and the needs of the students, chosen from the following lists:

PhD Topics in Judaic Studies (PhD)

Topics in Religions and Cultures (PhD)

Note: Some of the courses at the Master of Arts level are open to PhD candidates, with the requirement of additional work and higher standards of performance.

15

credits:

RELI 860 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination (15.00)

45

credits:

RELI 870 Doctoral Thesis (45.00)

Topics in Judaic Studies (PhD)

RELI 801 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 802 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 803 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 804 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 805 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 806 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 807 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 809 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 810 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 811 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 812 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 813 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 814 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 815 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 816 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 817 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)
RELI 818 Topics in Judaic Studies (3.00)

Topics in Religions and Cultures (PhD)

RELI 820 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 821 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 823 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 824 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 825 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 826 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 827 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 828 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 829 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 830 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 831 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 832 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 833 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 834 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 835 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 836 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 837 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 838 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)
RELI 839 Topics in Religions and Cultures (3.00)

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

  • MA in Religion, or equivalent, with high standing from a recognized university.
  • Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Application process

Application deadlines

FALL

February 1 (Canadian resident)
January 15 (International)

WINTER

September 1 (Canadian resident)
June 1 (International)

SUMMER

n/a

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

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