Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to mail my transcripts by the application deadline?

When applying to the Doctoral Program, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences requires that you upload a copy of your transcript from each college/university attended with your online application. An official transcript showing the conferral of the undergraduate degree is required to register in the Graduate School. An official transcript that differs from the application copy may bar an admitted candidate from registering.

Do people who concentrate in religion also practice a religion?

Some of our students are religious and some are not. Those who are religious practice different faiths—Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and others. There is no presumption that students in religion will believe in God or practice a certain faith.

E) Is Zoom available through Canvas?

Yes, in order to make it easier to access Zoom while teaching, Harvard University IT has added a tab to each course's Canvas site where Zoom is embedded. 

F) Where can faculty get more training for Zoom?

Online trainings are availalbe, some of which are geared toward teaching remotely with Zoom.

The Bok Center is offering 30 minute Remote Teaching Consultations for Faculty with Senior Staff. Sign up here: https://calendly.com/bok-online-teaching/zoom-consultation?month=2020-03 

This page has information about the meeting times for teaching remotely via Zoom: https://huit.harvard.edu/attend

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How do I know which faculty members are eligible to serve as doctoral advisers?

You can find a full list of faculty in the Study of Religion under the “People” tab. Emeritus faculty are retired and are not eligible to advise new students. Lecturers and Research Professors can serve as members of a student’s dissertation committee, but according to FAS rules, they cannot serve as primary advisers. Doctoral students in Religion often study with faculty from other departments, but it is rare for students to have a primary adviser who is not affiliated with the Study of Religion.