1. Southern Methodist University
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PhD in Religious Studies

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

Southern Methodist University

Program Overview

SMU offers both the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Religious Studies. The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare persons for academic leadership and professional careers as teacher-scholars in schools, colleges, universities, and schools of theology. The M.A. degree is a terminal degree, ordinarily directed toward the nonprofessional student interested in advanced work in religious studies within the context of the liberal arts and sciences.

Program Key Stats

$54814 (Annual cost)



49 %

Eligibility Criteria


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147
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650
7.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Official Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, R sum or Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Purpose, Test Scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, Passports and Visas, Financial Support

Career Options

  • Spiritual leaders of religious communities
  • such as ministers
  • rabbis and priests often earn religious studies degrees
  • Professor

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