Overview

About the program

The Religious Studies program at the University of California, Riverside engages religion as a political and social force on the international stage, critically appraising the impact of religions in contemporary global cultures, contacts, and conflicts.

Students applying to study in our graduate program are therefore expressing an interest in delving into particular ways of studying religions: through the political, cultural, ideological, and interpretive lenses by which people understand themselves and others.

This view of religious discourses not only describes the academic approach of our faculty, but also provides critical interfaces with scholarly work conducted through the University, and in many other areas of humanistic studies.

Programme Structure

Our strengths include, but are not limited to:

Pan-Pacific religions
Transnational religions in the U.S.
Religions in South, East, and Southeast Asia
Religion, sexuality, and gender, including queer and transgender studies in religion
Religion, race, colonialism, and decolonization
U.S. religions, historical and contemporary
Religion and culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

More details

Priority Application Deadline: December 1st

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riverside, 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

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must submit scores from the GRE General Test and transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education, along with 3 letters of academic reference, a Statement of Purpose describing the focus of their interests in the study of religion, a Personal Statement, and a writing sample of 10-15 pages.
While an undergraduate major in the study of religion is not required for admission into the graduate program, it is highly recommended that applicants demonstrate significant interest and background in the academic study of religion.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

9620 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9620 USD / year

≈ 9620 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9620 USD / year

≈ 9620 USD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Riverside

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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