About PhD Program,
The Graduate Program in Religion is integrally related to the overall educational aims of the university. Its faculty is drawn from the Department of Religious Studies and from Duke Divinity School. Graduate students can take courses and gain teaching experience in both of these environments.
The Graduate Program in Religion offers a Ph.D. program that features 9 fields of study (also called tracks). These fields of study enable you to concentrate your studies in specialized areas. Our program presumes a foundation in the academic study of religion. Students applying for graduate work in religion directly from an undergraduate program should have completed a strong undergraduate major in religion or a closely related field.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Minimum grade point average of 3.2 (typical average is 3.6)
Select 3 study focus areas:
- Primary Field of Study
- Second Field as your Inside Minor Area
- Third area outside of religion as your Outside Minor Area
Other requirements vary depending on Primary Field of Study; however, all include a combination of:
- Coursework
- Languages
- Responsible Conduct of Research Training
- Preliminary Examinations
- Dissertation
PhD Funding Coverage,
The Graduate School provides a competitive package that provides Ph.D. students with financial support for at least a majority of the time they are registered and working toward their degree. This support includes four main components: a stipend, tuition coverage, fees coverage, and coverage of health insurance premiums.
Generally speaking, The Graduate School guarantees Ph.D. students five years of stipend, tuition, and fees support, plus six years of full coverage for health and dental insurance premiums.
Departments with Ph.D. programs vary in the financial support they provide beyond the guaranteed funding package. We strongly encourage prospective and current students to talk to their program’s director of graduate studies (DGS) to get a clear understanding of the financial support they can expect from the department as they plan their budget for their time in graduate school. We have created a table showing who’s paying for what in which year to help students plan their finances during graduate school.
Each component of the Ph.D. financial support package is explained in detail below.
Application Requirement,
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Life Experiences Statement
- Resume
- GRE scores
- English language proficiency test scores(if English is not your first language)
- GPA
- Supplemental application requirements
Application Deadline,
Dec 13, 2024
Application Fee,
The Duke University Graduate School application fee is $95.
