University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa - Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Religious Studies
| School: | University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa - Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Faculty: | Graduate Programs |
| Degree: | Doctorate |
| Field of Study: | Religion/Religious Studies
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| Description: | The Department of Classics and Religious Studies offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religious Studies. The programs focus on religions in Canada, including Amerindian and Inuit traditions, and on religions in the comparative cultural context as well as religions in the Graeco-Roman World. The comparative cultural approach provides an opportunity to explore religious phenomena across different religious traditions expressly within their specific cultural contexts. The program favours the methods of anthropology, history, psychology and sociology. |
| URL: | Religious Studies at University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa - Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Thesis Based: | Yes |
| Length: | 5 Year(s) |
| Careers: | Ministers of Religion | |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Candidates must have a master of arts in religious studies or the equivalent, and must meet the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. When they apply, candidates must indicate their preferred area of research, consult a full-time professor of the department whom they hope to have as a supervisor, and submit a two-page statement of their doctoral research project. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92-93] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Two recommendation letters, official transcripts of all universities attended and a statement of the doctoral research project are required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.