Overview

Features

At University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, we have been ranked among the top 5 doctoral programs in Religious Studies in the country, and admissions is highly selective to produce incoming classes of 4 to 8 students.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Ancient Mediterranean Religions

Islamic Studies

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Religion and Culture

Religion in the Americas

Religions of Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chapel Hill, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 97 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to upload unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work via the online application. Do not mail official copies of your transcripts to the Graduate School. Mailing transcripts will significantly delay the processing of your application. If offered admission, one paper official transcript for each university attended will be required at a later date.

Three current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic qualifications are required. The names of your recommenders should be entered into the appropriate section of the online application (and ‘Saved’), which will generate email invitations to your recommenders to upload the letters.

Statement Of Purpose: Each applicant must submit a statement that explains his or her interests in religious studies.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Out-of-State

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10764 USD / year

≈ 10764 USD / year

Living costs

Chapel Hill

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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