Admissions Overview

Admission to the Ph.D. program in the Study of Religion at Harvard is very competitive: typically only 5-6% of all applicants are admitted. Basic requirements, as a minimum, include a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, with an undergraduate record of outstanding quality - a previous master's degree is not required, but it is the rare, exceptional student who is admitted without one. Similarly, while a previous major in the field of religion is not required, the applicant's background in this and related subjects is a critical consideration.

Application may only be made through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. For detailed requirements and to apply online, please go to: The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Religion.