Doctor of Philosophy - Religious Studies

Victoria University of Wellington

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills. Religion can create communities and motivate people's actions. It drives people to go to war, strive for peace, kill and heal, hate and love and produce sublime literary, artistic and musical works. An understanding of faith and religion is fundamental to understanding our world. And as the world becomes more connected and countries become more culturally diverse, the ability to analyse the complex world of faith and religion is a highly sought-after skill. Religious Studies is part of the School of Social and Cultural Studies and boasts a dynamic, supportive postgraduate environment with attentive and skilful supervision. You'll find it a nurturing, stimulating place to study. In this excellent academic setting, you'll learn from and work with staff who are researchers with world-class reputations-active in a range of projects supported by major international funding.