Program Overview

PhD in Religious Studies

The joint Laurier-Waterloo PhD in Religious Studies offers a concentration in religious diversity of North America, drawing on the combined resources of the Department of Religion and Culture at Wilfrid Laurier University and the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Waterloo.

Program Description

The program focuses on religious diversity in North America, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex religious landscape of the region.

Degree Requirements

The degree requirements for the PhD in Religious Studies include:

• Completion of coursework
• PhD dissertation defence
• Other requirements as outlined in the PhD handbook

Funding

Information on funding opportunities for PhD students in Religious Studies is available.

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in various areas, including the integration of graduates of Islamic schools into Canadian society.

PhD Requirements

The PhD requirements include:

• PhD dissertation defence guidelines
• Courses
• PhD handbooks
  • PhD Handbook (online edition)

Resources

Resources are available for PhD students in Religious Studies, including:

• PhD student profiles
• Completed PhD dissertations
• Alumni bookshelf

About the Program

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.