Doctor's degree Study of Religion - Harvard University

Doctor's degree Study of Religion from Harvard University is a Campus Ph.D Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. This degree involves both general and specialized work in the study of religion . At the most general level, every candidate undertakes to develop a synoptic historical understanding of human religiousness at large and a firm grounding in the theories and methodologies in the field of the study of religion . This foundation is to be deepened through a broad grasp of a context of study (see below), which provides the principal framework within which the candidate must develop mastery, at an advanced level, of some specialization in the study of religion . Context of Study. As there are substantial faculty and other resources in these areas at Harvard, the following contexts have been recognized for work in the Study of Religion : Traditions: Buddhist Christian Confucian Hindu Chinese Islamic Jewish Historical Complexes: the Greco-Roman or Hellenistic World the Modern West East Asia China Japan South Asia Applicants may propose other traditions or historical complexes, e.g., Inner Asian or African religions, for study. Those interested in Iranian or Ancient Near Eastern religions should consult both the Study of Religion and the department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations to determine how a program might best be shaped. In addition to locating his or her program within a context of study, a student will focus on an area of specialization. At present the special fields (which correspond to certain faculty groups at the Divinity School) pertinent to these contexts of study are: New Testament and Christian Origins Hebrew Bible History of Christianity Theology Ethics Religion and Society Religion , Gender, and Culture View more details on Harvard University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.